By Emily WilliamsEditors note: Some toys picked may be available at more than one store, and prices may vary. Click for lists from Smith's Variety and Snoozy's Kids. OTMJ: Do you remember your first day working in the toy Biz? Tricia McCain: “I’ve been coming in here since I was four. I really did come to work with my parents and sat upstairs above the bike … [Read more...]
A Little Journey: Colon Cancer Survivor Uses His Experience to Spread Awareness for Early Detection
By Emily Williams Philip Little tends to listen to that little voice in his head. So, when it told him to get an early colonoscopy last year, he listened. His decision to go ahead and have the procedure at the age of 44 may very well have saved his life. Doctors were able to detect stage I colon cancer before his body developed any symptoms. When he was … [Read more...]
Cool Idea: Unless U’s New School to Include Ice Cream Shop
By Emily Williams While celebrating its fifth anniversary Nov. 4, the Vestavia Hills-based nonprofit Unless U announced a new collaborative project with Big Spoon Creamery at the store’s Homewood location. Executive Director Lindy Cleveland announced that the organization’s new school, currently under construction, will now include Unless U Scoops. The ice cream shop will … [Read more...]
Santa’s Gurus on the Ground: Jim Glazner – Smith’s Variety
By Ingrid Schnader Editors note: Some toys picked may be available at more than one store, and prices may vary. Click for lists from Homewood Toy & Hobby and Snoozy's Kids. OTMJ: Do you remember your first day working in the toy Biz? Jim Glazner: 1976. It was back-to-school, so you had all the kids coming in. OTMJ: If you were an elf in Santa’s workshop, what … [Read more...]
Annual IPC House Tour to Feature Three Homes Decorated for the Holidays
For the 70th year, Independent Presbyterian Church will host its Holiday House Tour, featuring three homes and IPC decked out for the holidays. The tours will take place Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Dec. 15, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Homes featured on the tour will include Caroline Gidiere, 2932 Fairway Drive; Vawter Stratford, 2821 Stratford Road; and Doug … [Read more...]