One of the first factory tours we hit when the kids were younger was the Golden Flake factory tour in the industrial area of downtown Birmingham. I was new to touring factories with kids...
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Factory Tours: Bud’s Best Cookies – Free cookies, giant ovens, train ride & more
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Free, hot and fresh out of the oven -Bud's Best Cookies factory -Photo by Christie Dedman -
The cookie cutter in action, during Bud's Best Cookies factory tour. Photo by Christie Dedman -
Free vanilla wafer samples while touring Bud's Best Cookies factory -Photo by Christie Dedman -
Inside Bud's Best Cookies factory -Photo by Christie Dedman
Factory tours can be so exciting for kids, but the Bud’s Best Cookies Tour in Hoover, AL will get adults excited too. As soon as you get out of your car the sugar cookie...
Hibbett Sports 20% off entire purchase coupon, valid through Black Friday
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Hibbett Sports released a rare 20 percent off coupon valid on your entire purchase in-store now through Black Friday. Redemption options include mobile display or printing. Go here to snag the savings. Be sure...
Review of Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland drive-thru light display + Save on admission
Birmingham Race Course, home to Shadrack's Wonderland Christmas Lights -- Photo by Christie Dedman
The Birmingham Race Course in Irondale is the temporary home of Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland drive-thru light display. The 3.25 mile course is filled with synchronized light displays with music playing on FM 100.9. What to...
See Budweiser Clydesdales, free Nov. 10 through Nov. 13 at BJCC
Not into beer but love the Budweiser Clydesdales? Me too. That’s why I plan on checking out the horses at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex Nov. 10 through Nov. 13 at Uptown Park. The...
7 Tips for visiting the Negro Southern League Museum with kids
There’s a sport history gym tucked deep in the inner heart of Birmingham overlooking Regions Field. The Negro Southern League Museum is packed with history, has an excellent layout and best of all it’s...
Free admission on Father’s Day to Birmingham Zoo
The Birmingham Zoo is offering free admission to dads on Father’s Day with the purchase of a full-price child’s admission ticket on Sunday, June 21. Plus in honor of the Zoo’s 60th anniversary, the...
Free Alabama Symphony Orchestra concert Friday at Alys Stephens Center
This is an incredible opportunity for Birmingham-area residents to check out tomorrow night. The Alabama Symphony Orchestra will host a Masterworks Season Preview Concert from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Alys Stephens...
Christie Dedman frugal living class schedule for Spring Birmingham Home & Garden Show
I’ll be speaking next week at the Birmingham Home & Garden Show at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. There are several topics that I’ll be covering. Here’s the schedule for the Fresh Ideas Home Stage:...
Alabama Jaunts: Jan. 31 – Salamander Festival, Hummingbirds, Bird Feeder Craft & more
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Salamander Festival is Saturday. If you have an animal loving child then head over to Homewood Senior Center. -
Head over to Ruffner Mountain and let the kids learn about birds and build a bird feeder. -
My daughter holding one of the many salamanders. My kids love the Salamander Festival. Kids can hold salamanders, turtles and more. Saturday Jan. 31 Time: 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. -
Monte Sano Von Braun Astro Society Planetarium Show
Do you work for the weekends? As in you can’t wait to spend time with the kids and enjoy some free or cheap entertainment – well you’re in luck. Here are some events to...
