By Lynn Grisard Fullman Your friends may have left town for spring break – and poor you, you’re stuck at home.For you, it has meant no packing. No airline delays. No pat-downs by airport security. No gasoline expense. No buying new clothes. No paying a pet sitter. No imposing on a neighbor to get your mail. No timing lights inside your house.You’re … [Read more...]
Leadership Vestavia Names Citizens of the Year
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorLeadership Vestavia Hills has identified three more reasons that, the group says, make the city a great place to live.The organization hosted the 23rd annual Vestavia Hills Citizens of the Year Banquet March 1 at the Vestavia Country Club.Each year, the event recognizes two citizens and one group that make significant contributions … [Read more...]
Stocking The Pantry
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorWhen Deborah Stone rented the space that formerly housed Boho Burgers in Cahaba Heights, she was really just looking for a kitchen where she could make jams and jellies to pair with her homemade goat cheeses.Things evolved quickly, though, Deborah said.She and her family opened The Pantry by Stone Hollow Farmstead in late December … [Read more...]
A Century of Girl Scouting
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorSome of the badges and programs have changed and the variety of cookies has increased, but the mission of Girl Scouts – to teach girls leadership skills by giving them confidence, courage and character – has remained the same for the past century.The Girl Scouts of the USA will celebrate its 100th anniversary March 12. In honor of the … [Read more...]
The Actual ‘Amanda’
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorHalfway through the season of her reality show, "The Amandas," professional organizer Amanda LeBlanc thinks there are a few things viewers should know.No. 1, she's not really a crier – despite a few breakdown caught on camera – and more importantly, No. 2 – she really, really loves her job.Whether the Style Network gives her reality … [Read more...]