The Anatomy of a Care Package
May 2, 2011 by admin
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I have had many emails about the specifics of the care packages, but the truth is you can put in them whatever you can find. My daughter and I visited our local Dollar Tree this morning and with the $40 in donations I had already received, got enough stuff to fill 4 of their re-usuable [...]
Moms For Children Donation Drive—DROP OFF SITES
May 2, 2011 by admin
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Here are the various points in which you can drop off your care packages. These businesses will be available to you for drop-off anytime within their business hours. Adamson Ford—1922 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL Little Professor Bookstore—2717 18th St S, Homewood, AL 35209 City of Leeds Mayor’s Office –located at the Leeds Chamber Of Commerce at 7901 Parkway [...]
Moms For Children Donation Drive—More Details
May 1, 2011 by admin
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The Children’s Care Packet, What is it? A reusuable bag {the ones that are 99 cents at most retail stores} filled with things for the children affected by the tornados. My list is just a general idea of what can be put in them, it’s up to you in the end really. Click here to [...]
Mom’s for Children-Helping the children affected by the Alabama Tornados.
May 1, 2011 by admin
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After driving through the devastation in Pratt City, Argo, and Cordova today, I noticed that my husband was very silent. When I asked him why he wasn’t talking, he said he couldn’t find anything to say. I realized that at that moment we were both thinking the same thing. How can we help? Like REALLY [...]
Helping Those Affected By Yesterday’s Storms
April 28, 2011 by admin
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My heart aches at the aftermath yesterday’s storms have left behind. Seeing the videos and photos of the devastation is so heartbreaking. Many have lost their homes, their belongings, and some their lives. If you know of anyone who is need of assistance, please post their information below, or email it to me at magiccitymom@yahoo.com. [...]
Spring Cleaning Survival Tips
March 21, 2011 by admin
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Springtime is here and with that, comes Spring Cleaning. Those long winter months can make you get serious cabin fever, so it’s nice to be able to open your windows, turn on some good music, and freshen up your home. To help you do that with as little stress as possible, here are some tips and [...]
Calling All Birmingham Businesses!
February 17, 2011 by admin
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Do you own a local business or attraction? Looking to increase your sales? We all know that coupons and special offers are what seal the deal for most shoppers these days. With the economy in the shape that it’s in, most of us don’t shop at places or for things that we don’t have a [...]
Dinner Made Easier
February 16, 2011 by admin
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I love cooking and I love trying new recipes. But, I also love spending time with my family. And now that my children are 7 and 5, I’m starting to realize that time is ticking away a lot faster than I would like it to. It seems like just yesterday I was battling dirty diapers [...]
Bedtime Story with Justin Bieber
February 15, 2011 by admin
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Have a little one who has Bieber Fever? If so, your going to want to check out the Book It website tonight before bed or sometime today. Starting at 8am CST, you will be able to access America’s Biggest Bedtime Story, hosted by Justin Bieber.
Host a SUPER Super Bowl Party
February 2, 2011 by admin
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The location has been decided. Kickoff has been set. The teams chosen. Now, the question is, What do you serve? My husband and I have hosted a Super Bowl Party for the past 5+ years. We aren’t huge NFL fans, but have a lot of friends who are. And of course, who doesn’t love the [...]




