Are you looking to live out your life as the main character in your cottagecore fantasy? Then I’d say a trip to the Bellingrath Gardens is in order. Flowers grow all year round in the 65-acre Bellingrath Gardens and Home, a historic estate that draws in visitors with its beauty. Read on to learn about … Read more
Mobile has a music flavor that I’ve enjoyed. What kind of music do you like? Well, whatever your taste, there have most likely been some Mobile AL bands and local musicians with some hits with what you like. Yes, we could talk about Jimmy Buffet and the like, but we’re going after some others. … Read more
Mobile is no stranger to celebrations, and St. Patrick’s Day is no exception – especially with our Alabama Leprechaun! Whether you celebrate at O’Daly’s or Callaghan’s, there is something for everyone. A signature symbol of St. Patrick’s day is the leprechaun, a part of Irish folklore for centuries. Mobile St. Patrick’s day celebrations are often … Read more
Every state has weird laws within its history. Some of these laws make you question how they even came to be or could even be enforced. Alabama is no exception to having dumb laws, so here are eleven crazy Alabama laws. 11 Weird Laws In Alabama You cannot put salt on a railroad track; it … Read more
Those fortunate enough to partake in Mobile’s Mardi Gras festivities know that the final week before Ash Wednesday can be a blur. It feels like you’re on a high, attending as many parades and balls as you can. That, my friend, is Deep Gras. You’re in deep now! You find yourself losing sleep, time is … Read more
Mardi Gras is a Christian celebration and cultural show that has its roots in spring and fertility rituals from long ago. Its beginnings can be traced back thousands of years ago. In this post, I’ll go over a brief Mardi Gras history and settle this debate once and for all: who started it? Otherwise known … Read more
A gathering won’t be complete without a cake. It’s only fitting that the most regal cake of them all be served at the French Quarter’s biggest party of the year: The King Cake! The origins of this beautiful, oval-shaped confection are based on royalty and rich in tradition, as its name implies. So, where did … Read more
There are many cultures that are embedded in Mobile’s rich history, but perhaps the most revered are of the African American community. Figures of the American Civil Rights Movement like Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Harriet Tubman are more internationally known, but other respected individuals also hail from Mobile. Black history in Mobile, … Read more
One of our prime goals as citizens of the world should be to preserve it for future generations. We’ve already done a significant amount of damage, so we should do our best to reverse these effects. A massive way to contribute to this cause is to recycle, and it begins at home. Recycling means not … Read more
We had a really fun conversation with one of the creators of the Mobile porch parade – a part of Yardi Gras! We’re sure that by now, you have seen yards around Mobile with Yardi Gras signs and float decorations in the front yard. Approximately 300 yards have officially registered, and hundreds more are getting … Read more
