6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (421+ words) Birmingham's small businesses are doing a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to making the Magic City such a vibrant place to live, work and play. And now, it's our time to celebrate them and help them grow…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (401+ words) All of the cliches about spring are true: Your mind turns to cleaning out the old, bringing in the new and making room for some exciting changes in your home "nest." And while most of us can pick up a…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (709+ words) There's a new reason to swing through the Crestwood-Irondale area'and it goes beyond scoring your next thrift find." Alabama Goodwill Industries just opened a brand new location on Crestwood Boulevard, and behind the racks and donation bins is a mission…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (184+ words) America's Thrift Stores are preparing for spring cleaning season, now with a brand new donation center open right off Highway 280. The donation center, located at 4505 Riverview Parkway, is one of five free-standing locations for people to donate their gently used…...

4+ week, 47+ min ago  (175+ words) Atlanta-based Collected Vintage has hosted a "Vintage and Coffee" pop-up series across Birmingham for the past few months, and now, they're officially opening a storefront! While the exact address hasn't been revealed, we did a little digging (you're welcome) and…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (366+ words) There are a lot of reasons to shop vintage: it's unique, sustainable, affordable and frankly'they just don't make clothing the same anymore! In Birmingham, there's a thriving scene of vintage shopping and weekend pop-ups featuring dozens of local vendors. Read…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (714+ words) Patio sitting and sipping wine over a delicious dinner is what warm, spring weather was made for. Birmingham is kind of a pro when it comes to outdoor dining, and we've gathered a few local spots that go above and…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (389+ words) Now that Birmingham is in full bloom'chilly in the morning, but hot during your afternoon walk'it's time to get serious about our skincare! If you're anything like me, you need a little defrosting. One of my favorite local spas, Mockingbird…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (345+ words) Jefferson County Greenways Commission hosts an annual native plant sale at Ruffner Mountain every Saturday in April. Plus, every plant purchased and planted helps support local ecosystems and green spaces at Red Mountain Park, Ruffner Mountain and Turkey Creek Nature…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (508+ words) A new chapter for local thrifting is taking shape on Mary Taylor Road in Trussville. Vapor Thrift Store, a religious nonprofit-owned thrift store, has officially broken ground on its first "built-to-suit" location in Trussville. Vapor Ministries" first thrift store was…...