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CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR DAILY NEWSLETTER for more tips on how to live well during the quarantine. As a goodwill gesture, HBO is stepping forward to give everyone at home something to enjoy. Almost 500 hours of programming will stream FREE, without ads, for a limited time on HBO Now and HBO Go. HBO stated it was releasing this content “to provide some entertainment relief for those doing their part to keep everyone safe and healthy in this time of social … [Read more...] about Stream select HBO movies and original series for FREE

  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR DAILY NEWSLETTER for more tips on how to live well during the quarantine. How often have you realized mid-recipe that you were out of a key ingredient? That used to mean a quick dash to the grocery store, but with our current stay-at-home situation, it means you might try and find a replacement. So, if you're out of an ingredient, here's what you can substitute. They're not all exact flavor matches, but they'll work … [Read more...] about Out of an ingredient? Here’s what you can substitute.

Grab your princess dress, your magic wand, or your tiara and take a twenty-two-minute dance class with your toddler! SamCam's Dance Studio starts with some warm-ups and brings all those dance moves down to developmentally appropriate levels for your little ones. Sure to be a hit with the preschool crowd, this class is offered online to be taken at your convenience. Turn up the music and "Let It Go!" Check out the Youtube video here.   … [Read more...] about FREE online “Frozen” dance class for toddlers

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR DAILY NEWSLETTER for more tips on how to live well during the quarantine. Many people in the Birmingham area have lost jobs in recent weeks, either permanently or temporarily. If you’re worried about how to make ends meet, it's helpful to know that some companies are still hiring all over the country and here in Alabama, too. Demand for workers at grocery stores, drugstores, delivery services, hardware stores and some restaurants … [Read more...] about Who’s hiring NOW in Birmingham, Alabama

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR DAILY NEWSLETTER for more tips on how to live well during the quarantine. With warmer weather, blooming shrubs, and extra hours to spend outdoors, the time feels right for beautifying your yard. But, where to go to find flowering annuals, veggie plants, and add to your perennial collection? With so many people needing spring supplies now, the garden centers at large chain stores are hardly the place for social distancing. Lucky … [Read more...] about Shop local to get your yard ready for spring

With people staying home, ordering groceries online is more important than ever. But people who have never ordered food online may be confused by the options. For most services, you start with an app or an online portal, where you pick out what you want, list quantities and pay in advance by credit card. You also have an option to tip your shopper, which you should do. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR DAILY NEWSLETTER for more tips on how to live well during the … [Read more...] about How to order groceries online: comparing services

Alabama's Governor, Kay Ivey announced on Thursday, March 26th, that all state schools will remain closed through the end of the school year. With this update, parents may feel like they're scrambling to gain footing as homeschooling endeavors are extended. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR DAILY NEWSLETTER “This decision has not been made lightly," Ivey stated in a press conference following the announcement. Previously, Ivey had relayed she had hoped to return … [Read more...] about Birmingham Public Library offers online resources as stay-at-home orders extend

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR DAILY NEWSLETTER Good news for people with health risks. Grocery store chains across the country are beginning to offer special shopping times for vulnerable shoppers. With many stores reporting sanitation processes in place after closing, the ideal time for high-risk populations is the first hour of being open. Most stores are also shortening their regular hours to allow for re-stocking and cleaning. Check websites and store … [Read more...] about Store chains offer special times for vulnerable shoppers

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR DAILY NEWSLETTER by Maryn Miles Maybe you're a bread-making connoisseur and know how to bake up a fresh batch on any given day, but chances are, you've been busy with life. Now that things have slowed down, here's our list of reasons why making bread is the perfect stay-at-home activity. Make your own bread to stay sane, social, and satisfied. Keep reading for our favorite recipes! 1. Bread is typically made from simple, cheap … [Read more...] about Make your own bread to stay sane, social, and satisfied