Auburn-Opelika Moms

Birds in our area speak southern and Auburn University has a Museum of Natural History. Two fun facts we learned while exploring native birds with Dr. Geoff Hill, “one of the nation’s leading ornithologists and curator of the AU...

Mr. Smee, Corduroy, Boo Radley–names straight off the pages of a storybook. Scotland Yard, Digory’s Wardrobe–places that live only in the imagination. Imagine a place where every child, even those who have experienced life-altering circumstances, can run straight into...

School’s cancelled, businesses closed early. It’s noon and we still have no snow. Great to have a day off and all, but now we’ll probably have to make up a weather day. Wait…look! A snowflake! For an hour only...

We were watching a Christmas movie set in a winery in Lagrange, Georgia. The family in the movie finished dinner, grabbed a blanket and some hot chocolate, and invited their guest to join them in one of their favorite...

The Christmas list is a little different this year at our house. While we’ll still try to get up to three big gifts for each of our children and grandchildren, we have decided to get back to doing something...

Rockin' around the Christmas tree, let the Christmas spirit ring! We’ve gathered a list of events happening in the Auburn/Opelika area from here 'til the end of the year. From parades, Christmas markets, outdoor activities, and train rides, to...

Let’s talk about Book Club. My new neighborhood book club voted for THE MOTHER-IN-LAW as our inaugural read. To say I was apprehensive was an understatement. I was afraid the book would be a stereotypical monster-in-law story. I’ve always wanted...

So it's safe to say we are a sports family. I remember from a young age being able to go to football games with my family, both our local high school and Auburn University games, and it was always one...

After four days in Talkeetna, we headed for Anchorage to wrap up our 40th Anniversary trip. Our train was scheduled to depart at 5:30 pm. We caught a ride with Charlie, a local campground host who shuttles travelers in...

Pumpkins at Callaway As the leaves turn vibrant shades of orange and gold, there's no better way to celebrate the fall season than a trip to Callaway Gardens. Nestled in the heart of Georgia, this stunning destination transforms into a...