Laurie Stroud
4 Hours of Culinary Classics: Sweet Grown Alabama Chef Stage at the Celebrate the Family Expo
Special Feature Back by popular demand, the Celebrate the Family Expo will welcome Alabama chefs and food bloggers to take the stage and share cooking tips and tricks on the Sweet Grown Alabama Celebrity Chef Stage hosted by Janice Rogers of WBRC-TV and JT of WERC Radio. With eight different chefs and food bloggers sharing …
The Turnip Green Ministry
The Home Front In the state of Alabama, recipes are not the only culinary treasures handed down. In some families, culinary ministries are handed down from generation to generation. My Grandpa Campbell used to carry turnip greens to church and gift them to those he felt may need the extra blessing that only a big …
The Dynamic Duo: Tank & Emerald
The Family Pet Sibling shenanigans have been an ongoing source of parental nightmares and family hilarity since the dawn of time. Anyone who grew up with a sibling can attest to the fact that both the most trouble they’ve ever been in as well as their happiest moments probably occurred with their brother or sister …
Alabama Veterans Honored on D-Day Anniversary
Special Feature Birmingham-based Lettermen of the USA (LotUSA) joined hands with Honoring Veteran Legacies to send three Alabama World War II heroes back to Normandy for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. LotUSA, an Alabama national 501 (c)(3), donated to sponsor an Alabama veteran to Normandy and helped make the trip possible. Every dollar donated to …
How to Love an Unbelieving Spouse
Special Feature Lance was furious when his wife Stephanie announced she had become a Christian and wanted the children to know Jesus. “I don’t want my children brainwashed with fairytales!” he yelled. Stephanie does not regret her decision, but she worries her children may reject Christ because of Lance’s resistance to Christianity and their spiritual …
Finding Rest in a Busy Summer
Parenting Points Summer often brings a whirlwind of activities. While these experiences create lasting memories, they can also lead to a hectic pace that exhausts families. Amidst the busyness of summer, it’s vital to find moments of rest and reflection. Embracing Sabbath practices can help families reconnect with each other and with God, providing much-needed …
Returning Home: Henderson & Walton Women’s Center’s Mary Morgan Brown, MD
Healthy Living Birmingham native Mary Morgan Brown, MD is returning to the Magic City to join the St. Vincent’s based Henderson & Walton Women’s Center (HWWC) team beginning July 1. “I was actually born at St. Vincent’s and my mom was a patient at HWWC, so this feels full circle for me,” Dr. Brown says. …
529 Plans Offer Benefits in all Markets
Money Matters A new school year will soon begin. And if you have young children, that means it’s one year closer to the day when they head off to college or another post-secondary education or training. You might be preparing for that day with a 529 education savings plan — but should you be concerned …
