Pumpkin patches, football games, crisp air, colorful leaves! Throw in some spectacular seasonal events throughout the state, and you’ve got the best autumn ever. Joy to Life Walk of Life for Breast Cancer Montgomery, Oct 21 Join the Joy to Life Foundation for our annual Walk of Life 5K & Riverfront Celebration in downtown Montgomery. … Read More
Some like it hot, and if you’re in this fiery faction, and you like to “eat local,” you’re in luck. Several spicy Alabama-made treats are available to really turn up the heat. Southern Chili Lab Hot Sauces & Chili Crisp This brand-new, Alabama-coast-based condiment company is turning out several varieties of hot sauce and a … Read More
The statistics on the dangers of smoking and second-hand smoke are staggering: Tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. It kills more people than alcohol, AIDS, car crashes, illegal drugs, murders and suicides combined. Aiming to change these numbers for the better in Montgomery, The Alabama Department of Public Health … Read More
Fruit smoothies are great vehicles for delivering your daily dose of plant-based goodness. These nutrient-packed sips are simple, quick and cheap to make, conveniently portable, and so tasty, they’re incredibly easy drink and sure will put some spring in your step. Start with the below basic building blocks and then get creative, mixing and matching … Read More
Summer is here, and it’s hot! But the event calendars of communities all over Alabama on are fire too, offering a wide range of activities, adventures and happenings to appeal to almost any interest. Chilton County Peach Festival, June 20-28, Clanton Join this monthlong celebration of Alabama peaches. Pageants, parties and tournaments are held throughout … Read More
Our state is home to quite a few innovative cooks and companies creating all manner of edible products. Check out some of our favorite Alabama-made snacks, sauces and sweets. Wickles Pickles: Salty and tangy with a little sweet and a nice punch of spice, Wickles Pickles are “wickedly delicious.” Based in Dadeville, this pickle purveyor … Read More
We all walk every day, even if it’s just short distances around our office and our house. Some folks add a planned walk to their routine, one designed to burn extra calories and aid in weight loss while giving their hearts and other muscles a workout. The health benefits of walking for exercise are well … Read More
Food insecurity has been a pressing problem across the United States and all over Alabama for decades. Recent rises in food prices have only exacerbated the issue; as the cost to feed ourselves inches upward, so too does the number of people finding themselves without access to enough nutritious food. One solution to address food … Read More
Many of us live in a state of perpetual hurry. Rush out the door to carpool. Rush to meet the deadline. Rush through lunch to make a meeting. Rush to clean the house before the kids come home. Rush to make it to soccer practice, a baseball game or a dance recital. The problem is, … Read More
Body image is an issue that so many people struggle with, and parents want to ensure their kids grow up confident and comfortable in their own skin. But can you teach them to love themselves if you don’t practice what you preach? If you have kids, maybe you’ll agree that they are simultaneously the best … Read More