Laurie Stroud

What Will You Give?

November 28, 2022

Special Feature The Christmas season brings excitement! Holiday traditions include festive decorations, gifts, great food, time with family and friends, and exhausted shoppers. And let’s not forget the “dirty Santa” parties. Have you considered what gifts you will give this year? Here are three meaningful gifts you can give this December that could provide you …

A Cure for Busyness

November 28, 2022

Publisher’s Note Moving can be tough but I’ve discovered it also can be a time of discovering treasures. As I sorted through some books, I found an index card tucked away. On it my dad had handwritten a prayer- just for me. A prayer I needed to read- again. I’d date it back about 20 …

Christmas Gift Guide 2022

November 28, 2022

Christmas Gift Guide Looking for Christmas gift ideas for family and friends? Look no further! Click the links below for information on great gift ideas. Gifts from Daniel A. Moore My Little Lamb: Gifts for Children Gifts with Purpose: ShopWell Items Gift Idea for Parents of Adult Children: Mommy to Mentor Gift Idea from Uganda: …

7 Holiday Events in Birmingham to Attend with Your Family

November 23, 2022

Special Feature Take a day (or a few!) with your family this year and explore some of the best Christmas events in Birmingham. Here’s a list of family Christmas events that you don’t want to miss. 1. The City Of Hoover Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Date: November 29, 2022 Time: 5 p.m. Admission: Free With performances …

Samford Legacy League’s 12th Annual Christmas Home Tour

November 23, 2022

Special Feature Samford Legacy League’s Christmas Home Tour is set for December 8 and is sure to be a highlight of the holiday season! Five fabulous homes, three in Vestavia Hills and two in Mountain Brook, will be showcased during the 12th annual tour. ARC Realty is once again the Presenting Sponsor for the festive …

Gingerbread Houses & MORE!

November 21, 2022

Christmas Gift Guide A Birthday Place in Pelham has a wide assortment of Gingerbread Houses to choose from that make a great gift as well as a super activity to do with the kids or grandkids over the holidays. House are very affordably priced, starting at just $10 and you have many different themes from …

Meaningful Gift Idea for Parents of Adult Children

November 17, 2022

Christmas Gift Guide Do you have children, young adults or influence children in any way? Are you or someone you know struggling with making the transition from the ‘mommy’ (parent) role to the role of mentor/coach to adult children? Then this book is for you and also a great Christmas gift idea. From Mommy To …

Editorial Calendar 2023

November 16, 2022

Editorial Calendar 2023 JANUARY: Here’s to YOUR HEALTH! Great Resources to Meet the Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Needs of the Family, Be a Volunteer: Where Can You Serve in 2023? Tackle Home Maintenance, Applications Open for BCF College SCHOLARSHIPS FEBRUARY: HOME & GARDEN, EDUCATIONAL GUIDE 2022 featuring Schools, Home Schools, After School Activities, Educational Resources …

Here’s to Your Health Facts

November 14, 2022

Does your business or organization offer area families ways to improve their physical, emotional or spiritual health? Share with them about what you can do for them in Birmingham Christian Family’s Here’s to Your Health special sections in our January and February print and digital issues, e-news, and social media. HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE: 1. …

New Pregnancy Test Center Opens in Shelby County

November 14, 2022

Mission Makers Sav-A-Life Shelby recently opened its second Pregnancy Test Center in order to serve more families in Shelby County. The new Center is located on Highway 280 in Chelsea. Sav-A-Life Shelby is a faith based non-profit provider of women’s services including pregnancy testing, peer-to-peer counseling, limited ultrasounds, pregnancy/parenting education classes and material resources. Sav-A-Life …

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