Robert Traphan cycled for recreation and transportation growing up through grade school, and in college, to get around his Connecticut campus. But after his bike was stolen prior to moving to Montgomery, it was years before he purchased another one (in 2007)—and when he started riding with the Montgomery Bicycle Club. For the past 15 … Read More
WEST ALABAMA Even more tastey delights and culinary adventures await around the state. Headed west? Check out a few more of our favorites. Stop in Selma for some cajun flavors at Bayou Rouge Bistró or track down an Abadir’s pop-up around the Black Belt to overload your tastebuds with Sarah Cole’s Egyptian-influenced eats. NORTH ALABAMA … Read More
Spring has sprung all over Alabama, and pleasant temperatures plus pretty, blue-sky days are calling us to get out of the house to go, see and do. This time each year, the state’s event calendar is jam-packed with fun, fresh-air, family friendly, and often, free, happenings and activities. From food and art to gardens and … Read More
Make a plan to elevate your health by incorporating more plants in your diet this year. Here, The Alabama Department of Health’s Nutrition and Physical Activity Division shares the reasons you should, easy ways you can, plus a few flavorful, filling and wholesome fruit-and-veggie-focused recipes to help you eat UP. Whether fresh, frozen, canned or … Read More
Good financial health helps lower stress levels so it’s a key component of your overall health and wellbeing. And while saving money in this crazy economy may seem like a daunting task, creating a budget that fits your family makes it much easier. Use these tips to get your household spending in order and start … Read More
Did you make a list of things you’d like to change in your life in 2023? Is one of them to get and stay healthier? Whether you set that goal down as a formal New Year’s resolution or it’s a wish you’ve had (but not worked hard on attaining) for a while now, we’ve got … Read More
‘Tis gift-giving season again! Need something special for those special to you? Check out our list of gifts from Alabama makers and a few items that will say “you mean a lot to me” AND support the vital work of The Joy to Life Foundation. Alluring Lures: Weston Epperson comes from a fishing family, … Read More
For many of us, the coming holidays — from Thanksgiving to Hannukah and Christmas and into celebrations of a new year — bring with them friends, family and lots of food. It’s easy to get caught up in all festivities and frivolity, and often, the busy, hectic schedules they create. Moving too fast and doing … Read More
Every parent wants their little angel to act like one, but if you’re not emphasizing the importance of good manners early, you’re setting yourself (and your child) up for some hard lessons later. But raising well-mannered children goes far beyond teaching basic table skills. Other aspects include learning to share; apologizing; saying “please,” “thank you” … Read More
Leaves are donning their autumn outfits, trading green for all variations of scarlet, orange and gold, setting entire hillsides and forests ablaze in brilliant displays of these fall hues. Take some time to check out these favorite spots in Alabama (mostly in the northern half of the state) that always put on a fabulous seasonal … Read More