This past Sunday I celebrated my 3-year Runniversary by running in the Mercedes-Benz Half Marathon in the Magic City (Birmingham, Alabama)! The Mercedes Half Marathon was my first half marathon and instantly became one of my favorite races. My weekend…
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Babalu Tacos & Tapas – Birmingham
A few months ago when I found out that Babalu Tacos & Tapas was coming to Birmingham, I didn’t know what to expect. However, when I glimpsed at their menu, I was in Foodie Heaven! I experienced pure amazement as…
Bryant’s Seafood is Back!
Chef Robert Irvine and his team came to my hometown, Hueytown (Alabama), to renovate one of my favorite seafood spots! Bryant’s Seafood World has been a family favorite since the 90’s. I really didn’t know what to think when I…
Food Network’s ‘Restaurant: Impossible’ is Coming Home!
Food Network’s “Restaurant: Impossible” is coming to my hometown! When I read in my newsfeed “Food Network’s ‘Restaurant Impossible’ to give Hueytown [near Birmingham] restaurant a makeover…”, I swear I said to my HB “What if it’s Bryant’s Seafood World?”…
An Unexpected Southern-Style Snowcation Without Long Johns
I looked out of my office window to see snow falling and these weren’t just flurries. Looked out a few hours later and there was over an inch and a half of snow on the ground. Checked my Twitter newsfeed…
Magic City Half Marathon 2014: Keep On Movin’, Don’t Stop
This is the face that says, “I must be crazy! Not just half–but all the way crazy!” After I completed my first half marathon (Mercedes Half Marathon) back in February, I said I would NEVER participate in another half EVER-IN-LIFE…
It’s Magic City Classic Time In The City!
For those who don’t know, The Magic City Classic or what many call “The Classic”–is probably one of THE biggest events that comes to the city of Birmingham (AL). Birmingham has been the hosting city for decades! Alabama State…
More Sweat, Less Jiggle | The Biggest Loser 15
The season premiere of The Biggest Loser 15 is almost here! I’ve always been a fan of the show, but I would always catch it mid-season. This will be my first time watching it from beginning to end. I watched…
Inauguration 2013 – What An Amazing Experience!
A week ago today I was just getting back from Washington, D.C.. I attended the 57th Presidential Inauguration for Barack Obama! Can you say exciting!? It was such an amazing experience, one I will share with my children, grands, and…
Black Girls RUN! Preserve The Sexy Tour is Coming to Birmingham!
Black Girls RUN! Preserve The Sexy Tour is coming to Birmingham (AL) on February 2, 2013! Co-Founders Toni Carey and Ashley Hicks decided to take Black Girls Run! on the road and travel to cities in the “Stroke Belt”. These…
Farmer’s Market Saturday
I went to the Farmer’s Market this past Saturday and came back with all kinds of goodies! My intentions were to go pick up some fresh fruit and a few other things, BUT I came back with only one thing…
Remembering and Healing: After The Storm
Praying for and remembering everyone affected by the April 27, 2011 tornado. I remember this time last year so clearly. I moved back home from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham shortly before. I was not prepared for what was to come. A tornado hit so close…
