Beth Miles

Help your teen gain confidence with a FREE local summer camp

Are you raising a top-notch debater or future lawyer? Check out Tempus Debate, a local group of teens dedicated to the art of debate in Alabama! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER for more tips on how to live your best life on a budget in Birmingham! Stating that their main goal is to make debate a more accessible activity for the community, the group's mission statement reads, "Tempus Debate is dedicated to serving Alabama's local debaters. Through … [Read more...] about Help your teen gain confidence with a FREE local summer camp

Make New Friends: A FREE Kindergarten Readiness program for girls

Do you know a girl who's heading to kindergarten? Tune in to this FREE, virtual presentation sponsored by the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama and help her get ready! Make New Friends is a kindergarten-readiness program that was developed by The Girl Scouts, which is a girl-centered series designed to strengthen and develop a girl's social and emotional skills. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER for more tips on how to live your best life on a … [Read more...] about Make New Friends: A FREE Kindergarten Readiness program for girls

Visit Alabama sunflower fields in full bloom this weekend!

Need the perfect summer backdrop for a photo shoot? This is the weekend to visit Alabama sunflower fields in full bloom! The owners of forty-two acres of sunflowers in Autaugaville, AL, have posted on Facebook that this weekend, July 4 and 5 is when the fields are at their peak. Each year, the flowers are only at their best for about ten days. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER for more tips on how to live your best life on a budget in … [Read more...] about Visit Alabama sunflower fields in full bloom this weekend!

Stream the “Hamilton” movie with original Broadway cast at home in July

NOTE: This article was shared with our site by our affiliate, Atlantaonthecheap.com By now you’ve heard that the Hamilton movie will skip the movie theaters and go right to streaming. Well, that day is here! The film was originally scheduled for wide release in movie theaters this October — and then that was shifted to October 2021 after public events became unfeasible and the world turned upside down. Instead, the “Hamilfilm” will stream exclusively … [Read more...] about Stream the “Hamilton” movie with original Broadway cast at home in July

Find firework shows around Birmingham!

Where are the Independence Day Celebrations happening this year? With so many event changes, you may be wondering where to find firework shows around Birmingham. It's true that several events have been canceled. We've scouted out who's taking a year off and who's still celebrating. Check out our lists! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER for more tips on how to live your best life on a budget in Birmingham! Canceled for 2020: Pelham's Fire On … [Read more...] about Find firework shows around Birmingham!

The Birmingham Zoo offers FREE entrance to military families this weekend

If you're a veteran, active/retired military, or a dependent of a service member, the Birmingham Zoo is offering FREE admission this weekend! Photo via Birmingham Zoo's Facebook pageStarting July 3rd and running until July 5th, bring your military ID card, dependent ID card, or a driver's license with veteran's designation to the ticket booth and get in FREE! No online reservation required! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER for more tips on how … [Read more...] about The Birmingham Zoo offers FREE entrance to military families this weekend

Changes to Pepper Place Farmers Market starting July 4th, 2020

Birmingham's beloved Pepper Place Farmers Market will update its shopping procedures starting on July 4th, 2020. Since April, Pepper Place has remained open as a Drive-Thru market only. This method required customers to order and pay on-line with various vendors prior to a drive-thru pick-up on Saturdays. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER for more tips on how to live your best life on a budget in Birmingham! In a letter to the public, Market … [Read more...] about Changes to Pepper Place Farmers Market starting July 4th, 2020

Free, fresh produce from Avondale Samaritan Place Church for food-insecure families

Avondale Samaritan Place Church is providing an ongoing weekly drive-thru food distribution service for food-insecure families. On Wednesday, July 1, rain or shine, come to 3829 5th Ave. S. Birmingham at 10:00 AM and receive two boxes of farm-fresh produce for free. Each box contains 25 lbs. This service is ongoing every Wednesday until July 22. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER for more tips on how to live your best life on a budget in … [Read more...] about Free, fresh produce from Avondale Samaritan Place Church for food-insecure families

Helena Festival will bring fun and fireworks, July 3, 2020

Sponsored by the Helena Business Association, the Helena Festival Independence Day celebration is almost here! The Helena Festival will bring fun and fireworks on July 3, 2020. This is a FREE event. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER for more tips on how to live your best life on a budget in Birmingham! Come out to Old Town Helena and head to the Helena Amphitheater for food, entertainment, and of course the traditional fireworks show! The event … [Read more...] about Helena Festival will bring fun and fireworks, July 3, 2020

Trussville Freedom Fest on July 4, 2020

So many events are canceled this year due to safety concerns, but the Trussville Freedom Fest isn't one of them! Keep reading for the time, place, and social distancing details so your family can enjoy the FREE fun on July 4th, 2020. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER for more tips on how to live your best life on a budget in Birmingham! Where to go: Head over to the Mall in historic downtown Trussville for the 2020 annual celebration. To find it … [Read more...] about Trussville Freedom Fest on July 4, 2020