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The Dearing-Swaim House: One of Tuscaloosa’s Most Beautiful Historic Homes
If you're in downtown Tuscaloosa, do yourself a favor and ride by the Dearing-Swaim home on 14th Street. Now home to Carrie Fitts Real Estate, this historic house was built in 1835 (just four years after the University of Alabama was founded) b...
Family Friendly Scary Movies
Looking for scary movies that the whole family can watch? Wanting to have a family night with pizza and a movie? We’ve got you covered. See our list below for family friendly scary movies that won’t traumatize the children but will still en...
Creative Uses for Pumpkins
For many people, fall means pumpkins. Don't we all love piling up pumpkins near the front door? But, what do you do with all those porch pumpkins after Halloween? Don’t toss them; see our suggestions for creative uses for those la...
Easy Weeknight Recipes for Busy Families
Now that we’ve all settled into school and work routines, it’s time to think about easy but delicious ways to feed your family at home. For today’s busy, on-the-go families, getting a nutritious meal on the dinner table can be a daunting ...
Best Game Day Party Foods
It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year again–college football season! Here in Tuscaloosa, aka “Title Town,” we take football quite seriously. And we also take football parties seriously. So, whether you’re tailgating on ca...
Schoolyard Roots: Helping Our Children Grow
Tuscaloosa is fortunate to have Schoolyard Roots at eleven area elementary schools. Using teaching gardens, this program partners with local elementary schools to provide hands-on learning at its best. With its core progr...
Encouraging Good Study Habits in Your Children
Now that school has started again, homework, projects, and tests are on the horizon. Parents eager to help their children succeed in school are looking for ways to encourage good study habits. We've gathered some concrete suggestions for ...
Enjoying the Last Days of Summer
Believe it or not, it’s almost time for school to start. Back to the daily routines, to homework, to school projects, and to after-school activities. For many families, it’s overwhelming to think about the upcoming school year that is fas...