Wellness Issue 2022

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The Wellness Issue

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Skin Care

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What Are the 6 Best Foods For Your Skin?

We asked Dr. Holly Gunn what foods are most beneficial for you to have your best skin.

Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither. - C.S. LEWIS

AVOCADOS

DARK CHOCOLATE

Avocados are a great way to get some vitamin E and C within your diet, and it doesn’t hurt that they’re also a great addition to your breakfast aesthetic! Getting a good dose of vitamin E is a great way to prevent UV damage from the sun, and with a combination of Vitamin C, wrinkles and signs of aging can be reduced through its collagen-producing effects.

Dark chocolate is a tasty treat that you don’t have to feel guilty about. This higher dosage of cocoa has been proven to help prevent skin damage, boost collagen production and cell health, and reduce dark spots and pigmentation. It also helps to lock in moisture, so if you’ve been trying to get that glowy look, let yourself indulge with some dark chocolate.

BERRIES

GREEN TEA

Berries in general are a great source of antioxidants that help reduce signs of aging and give a flexible, bouncy, rejuvenated look and feel to our skin.

Blueberries are particularly high in these antioxidants, nutrients, and fiber, and have been proven to help support your skin against acne, psoriasis, and eczema!

Strawberries are also a popular and tasty treat that contain alpha-hydroxy acids, which help to eliminate dead cells as well as tone and clean your skin.

High in catechins, which are antioxidants by nature, drinking green tea has anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties which help reduce changes within our skin. Issues with acne can be draining on our self-confidence, but green tea has shown to reduce oily skin which often leads to bad breakouts. If you’re also struggling to maintain a healthy shine within your hair, green tea has additional benefits in promoting the growth and regeneration of hair follicles!

SALMON

NUTS

Fatty fish such as salmon and mackerel have been known to do wonders for our skin. They’re a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids which help to keep our skin supple and radiantly moisturized. Omega-3 fatty acids are also great in reducing cardiovascular issues, so there’s more than just one reason to eat these fish!

Interestingly, honey is also a natural humectant which keeps skin moisturized but not oily, so next time you’re craving a wholesome home-cooked meal with fish, try a honey-glazed salmon recipe for an extra boost for your skin.

Walnuts are a great way to get your daily dose of vitamin B, which helps your skin in the fight against sun damage, dirt, pollution, and a whole host of other everyday impurities, while also helping to tighten and uplift your skin. However, they can be slightly bitter, so sprinkling a few toasted walnuts on top of a summer salad or fruity yogurt can be a great and tasty way to get your daily intake. Raw coconut is also great for minimizing pesky pores and applying coconut oil face masks is a more direct way to reduce inflammation and give off that radiant glowy feel.

TRANSITIONING INTO FALL HAIR

Allison Ryan at The Collective discusses seasonal tips and trends she used on her update of Maggie’s Fall look.

Lived-in color is more popular than ever.

My vision for Maggie’s hair was to enhance what she already had: create depth and golden tones while eliminating the stripey look that regular highlights create.

We tend to want to add brightness and cut out dimension when it’s warmer. Before going darker for winter, doing a more transitional look through Fallis the way to go. In Maggie’s casewe added a low light and shadow root for more depth to counteract the all over ashy hightlights she had in the early summer! Going with more golden tones added a glow and went beautifully with her skin tone.

Some products everyone should use: 1. Heat protectant and a leavein conditioner. I like Oribe supershine light the best.

2. Styling spray. I prefer Free Styler because it’s workable and doesn’t have much shine which is good for both male and female users.

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The Level One mat is great for the new yogi: great grip and cushion to help you focus on the poses without worrying about slipping.

A premium 5mm yoga mat for your asana practice and suitable.

Lightweight, durable, economical and available in numerous fun patterns.

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Mind & Body

HONORING OUR INTENTIONS Claiming a Fit and Healthy Routine by: Whitney Renfroe

There are so many ways to seek physical fitness. The quest for health, strength, endurance, and aesthetics can take us down a million different paths. Ultimately it becomes about finding what works best for us in our own lives. What sparks us to want to move? What makes us keep showing up? The answer won’t be the same for any two people, which is why it’s so important that we get really honest with ourselves and the commitments we make. How can we honor the intentions we set in a positive, effective way? I believe the answer lies in how mindful we are. Here are five categories where we need to be intentional. #1. FREQUENCY OF WORKOUTS How many hours can you commit to showing up for each week? We need to be sure that we are dividing up the time spent moving our bodies thoughtfully. Each workout cannot be 100% max effort. How many of those hours can you dedicate to high intensity, and how many can you dedicate to pleasurable, deliberate movement?

#2. ENERGY INPUT VS. OUTPUT Consider mindful movement as it relates with mindful eating. The way we’re able to move our bodies is a result of how we fuel our bodies. It can be easy to get swept up in all the diet crazes that are fed to us left and right. But ultimately the goal should be intuitive eating that serves our bodies’ energy needs. If we can adopt a mindset of eating for energy, we are then in a healthy position to go put that energy to good use!

#3. WHAT GOALS ARE DRIVING YOU? Ultimately, we need a reason to hit the gym or modify what foods we are consuming. One easy question to ask yourself is this: am I doing this to look good or to feel good? Here’s the thing: once you are engaging in health and wellness practices because they feel good, the way you see yourself should shift towards the positive, too. A half hour on the treadmill isn’t going to change your eye color or dress size…but it will give you a rush of endorphins. Don’t waste that rush! #4. VARIETY OF ROUTINE One common pitfall is getting bored or stagnant with an exercise routine. Something that was fresh and exciting at first might start to feel boring over time. Some activities, such as outdoor running, are more seasonal in nature. So, it’s important to allow yourself to be open to new modalities. Observe when exercise starts to feel like a chore and take that as a sign that it’s time to shake things up! #5. SELF-TALK Listen to the way you speak to yourself. Are you being kind? Imagine a child you love, or a person you care for deeply. Would you yell at them for eating a piece of cake or skipping a yoga class? Probably not. So why would you do that yourself? Give yourself grace.

Give yourself love. This is where health and beauty come from.

ADVENTURES IN

DIETING

by: Megan Underwood (self described Diet Addict)

WINNING YOUR DIET There is a reason the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL are among the top five grossing sports leagues in the world that employ some of the most talented and highest paid athletes; a reason sports betting generated over 4 billion dollars and similarly casinos raked in a staggering 53 billion dollars nationally in 2021.

Heading into football season, I’ve been contemplating the innate human obsession with competing and winning - defeating an opponent and claiming victory, and I’ve come to a highly complex conclusion: It just feels so good.

Studies have shown that winning produces an actual physiological shift that creates a positive-feedback loop referred to as the “winner effect” - essentially a spike in risk-seeking euphoria, where victory leads to victory on the wings of the hormone testosterone. The same good-feeling, victory-driven, competition-advantageous euphoria that drives the winningest athletes and highest-earning investment brokers is the one that drives the lion king of the jungle, and the one that drives you and me.

Winning is the key to successfully achieving every body goal. It’s why adopting and adhering to a nutrition and exercise plan *that is winnable* proves to be the path to success every time, without fail. You know the adage “fail to prepare, prepare to fail.” It’s no secret that “proper prior preparation prevents poor performance.” Turns out without that endzone touchdown dance at the end of each day, all your planning and preparation won’t even get you into the red zone.

Give yourself very winnable boundaries. Live each day by itself. Every day should be a win, that leads to the next day’s easy win… you get my point.

Having a specific plan - what and how you’ll eat/exercise and when - is crucial. Ensuring that your plan is winnable is imperative.

That victorious hormone spike of winning is the secret ingredient to your best bod.

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YOUR KEY TO FINANCIAL WELLNESS REAL ESTATE Christen Crosby at Ray & Poynor explains how negative news in the media can be misleading, while the positive market predictors seem to get less headlines.

What is one of the hottest topics in today’s financial market? Inflation. What is one of the safest hedges against inflation? Real estate. It appreciates over time while many other investments like the stock market fluctuate.

> Every year since 2015 the media has predicted

a housing bubble, yet home values continue to rise. In October 2015 when they claimed we were in a housing bubble larger than 2006, home values appreciated 5.1%.

> In December 2019 they predicted, “next year will be hard on the housing market, especially in these big cities.” Meanwhile, homes appreciated 11%.

> And in July 2021 the media claimed the “housing boom is over, as new home sales fall”. But home values appreciated 20% that year.

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With information like this ... what are you waiting for?

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An abundance of demand coupled with a lack of supply is driving this real estate market.

Consider this, millennials are the largest generation since baby boomers. Millenials are in the market shopping for homes (demand) while many baby boomers opt to age in place (supply).

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The Best Skin Savers at Every Age

Dr. Holly Gunn at Gunn Dermatology discusses the most important products and procedures you need at each decade.

In Your

In Your

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Intellishade by Revision is a great anti aging sunscreen. This clinically-proven, multi-tasking formula provides 5 benefits in one step. Infused with over 20 age-defying beneficial ingredients including a powerful blend of peptides, antioxidants, botanical extracts and hydrators. A clinical study showed improvement in the appearance of clarity and brightness, evenness of skin tone, fine lines and redness. You don’t have to wait until your 40 to start using this product, but don’t wait any longer!!

The 1 Procedure to Get

EltaMD UV Clear helps calm and protect sensitive skin types prone to discoloration and breakouts associated with acne and rosacea that commonly presents in the teenage years and 20s. It contains niacinamide (vitamin B3), hyaluronic acid and lactic acid, ingredients that promote the appearance of healthy-looking skin. Very lightweight and silky, it may be worn with makeup or alone. We love the tinted version for some slight coverage.

Even our young men love it.

The HydraFacial is great for 20 somethings that may not be ready for Botox quite yet. This luxurious facial rejuvenation treatment deep cleanses the skin, exfoliates dead cells, extracts dirt and bacteria from the pores and infuses moisture, vitamins, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid into the skin. It’s all about the right Boosters for your skin type chosen by our board certified dermatologist trained and supervised expert staff, which is why many clients know we are the best at this popular treatment!

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HydraTint Pro by Alastin is perfect for those in their 30s working on computers and screens all day long.

This is a lightweight, all-mineral, broad-spectrum tinted sunscreen that hydrates and protects skin from harmful UVA / UVB rays, pollution, and blue light while providing a soft, glowing appearance

Vivace is a non-surgical alternative to a facelift that provides a holistic method of maximizing aesthetic results while minimizing patient discomfort. Vivace uses gold-tipped needles with mild electricity at the tip to tighten and smooth the skin as well contour cheeks and jawline.

The skin will look and feel 5-10 years younger after 3 treatments one month apart. This treatment is worth the time and energy for our busy clients in their 40s.

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JOURNÉE FIRM by Neocutis is Dr. Gunn’s favorite suncreen. And since sunscreen is the most important product you can put on the skin for anti-aging this is the best and most important skincare regiment favorite. This multifaceted mineral sunscreen provides 4 benefits in 1: anti-aging with human growth factors and proprietary peptides, antioxidant care, broad spectrum SPF, and lasting hydration.

The 1 Procedure to Get Icon Photorejuvenation Treatments. Most 30 year olds have enough sun damage that it needs to be erased. IT ICON can remove brown spots and red spots providing a more even skin tone. It is only safe for skin types 1-3. Skin Types 3-6 can use the ICON 1540 instead and get similar results. Both leave the skin looking rejuvenated and healthier.

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The 1 Procedure to Get Ablative Resurfacing removes old skin at a precise depth to remove imperfections and drastically improve wrinkles. Patient typically have one week of downtime and reverse age for one year leading to skin that can five to ten years younger. This addresses both tone and texture concerns and is a perfect rejuvenation treatment in the 50s.

For more information about any of these treatments, contact Dr. Holly Gunn at Gunn Dermatology for a consultation: 32 Church St, Mountain Brook 205-415-7536.

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Mind & Body

WHAT DOES YOUR HEALTHY ROUTINE LOOK LIKE? We asked some local fitness experts to tell us how they stay in shape.

Tiffany Martin 35 Owner and CEO of Ignite Cycle Weekly Exercise Routine: Honestly, instructing is where I get most of my movement in.

I typically instruct about 6 Rides a week.

My goal is to do 2 strength workouts on top of that, but…let’s be honest…that doesn’t happen nearly as often as I’d like!

I also love a good dance party!

Weekly Eating Routine: I don’t have a weekly

regime, as I try to listen to my body and nourish it with what I feel it needs. Getting my greens in can be tough, so most days, I make a kale- or spinach-filled smoothie with breakfast. I instruct most evenings, so most dinners are thrown together.

Biggest Obstacle to Staying Fit: Time! Given the choice between sleep and going to the gym, I’m gonna choose sleep. Movie with the kids or exercise? You can find me on the couch. Part of the reason I became an instructor 10 years ago was because I would pull out every excuse in the book to avoid going to the gym…even though I knew I would feel incredible afterwards. I hope you know, no matter your struggles to get moving, you’re not alone!

Fitness Goals: Maintaining a level of fitness that will support my lifelong health.

Biggest Mistake People Make: I see people get burned out when they set unrealistic or superficial goals. Going from not working out at all to 4 cardio and 3 strength training days a week? Good luck! Want to lose 10 pounds by the end of the year? Cool…but what will you do after that? On the flip side, I see people have the most success when they (1) start slow and find a way to move your body that you love and look forward to, and (2) set goals that are less about short term aesthetics and more about long term wellness.

For me personally, I created Ignite because of exactly those things - I love and look forward to riding and instructing, and the movement supports my long term goals. I believe there’s something out there for everyone that fits.

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Emily Burwell 46 Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer Weekly Exercise Routine: 3 cycle classes a week, 3-4 HIIT or weight training classes.

When I am not instructing, I love to go for a run outside! I also walk my dog daily.

Weekly Eating Routine: I eat a lot of

protein! I do not count calories or follow a certain diet. I believe moderation is key but I do have a bad sweet tooth!

Biggest Obstacle to Staying Fit:

My biggest obstacle is watching my sugar intake (because of my love for sweets!) and challenging my body as I am getting older. My 40-year-old body needs a different workout approach than my 20-year-old body did.

Fitness Goals: My number one goal is to stay strong. You never know what may come your way and having a strong healthy body is priceless.

Preventing Injuries: The key for me to

prevent injuries is to change up my routine and stretch! When I run too much or cycle too much without doing other activities is when injuries start to occur. Not doing the same workout everyday is so important. Also take rest days! Your body needs it.

When you do have to deal with an injury always ask your physician what is safe to do and not to do. Find other workouts that won’t hinder your recovery. Use this as an opportunity to try something new....who knows you may find a new love for swimming or yoga!

Also try to keep a good attitude. Nobody likes to be injured but a positive outlook goes a long way!

Going too hard and too fast is most peoples mistake in not achieving their fitness goals. They want results immediately and results take time so most people quit or get injured. Fitness is a lifestyle not something you do for a month then go back to your old ways.

People need to realize if they want to meet their goals then they have to do some lifestyle changes.

To see a Day-in-the-Life of Emily check our her reel @abouttownmag.

Mind & Body

Lauren Goldasich

40 Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory Fitness

Weekly Exercise Routine: I work out at Orangetheory Fitness 5 days per week. If I am traveling, I utilize Orangetheory At Home which is located on our app.

Weekly Eating Routine: I am a creature

of habit because I know what results I get from eating this way and it automates my decisions.

Breakfast - 2 boiled eggs, 1/4 avocado and a banana Snack - Larabar Lunch - Salad with fat and protein Dinner - Protein, Veggie and usually a starch like rice or potatoes.

Biggest Obstacle to Staying Fit: It is rare, however, when I don’t utilize our pre-booking feature, my workout is not on my calendar. This allows for appointments to creep into “me time”. When I schedule it, I am holding myself accountable and allowing my coach to hold space for me as well.

Fitness Goals: Currently I am rehabbing from an injury. My short term goal is to graduate from physical therapy in the next 30-60 days and remain symptom free.

My long term 6 month fitness goal is to increase my base pace from 6.5mph on the treadmill to 7.5mph by the end of January.

Biggest Mistake People Make: People avoid getting specific, creating a space for accountability and setting goals without a clear actionable next step. You can accomplish almost anything if you are clear on your measurable commitment, put a system in place where you can account for what you said you were going to do and keep taking the next step.

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Jade Hutcheson 25 Doctor of Physical Therapy Weekly Exercise Routine: Right now, I have been focused on low intensity workouts, mobility + physical therapy with tons of walks.

Monday: Lower body weights + walk Tuesday and Thursday: upper body weights + walk Wednesday: Mobility + stretching Friday/Sat/Sun: Two are rest days with a walk and one is another mobility + lower body day.

Brooke Gardner 35

FollowReal @Truly__Fit Estate Agentfor some workouts!

Weekly Eating Routine: I eat a variety of healthy, whole Weekly Exercise Routine: It’s very hard for me to just

foods throughout my week— so everyday may be difsit still, so I love doing anything that keeps me moving! ferent! I live by the 80/20 lifestyle (80% whole/healthy I like to mix up my routine as much as possible because foods,10% fun food/drinks). I always have on deck: I think it is the best way to effectively challenge your avocados, eggs, arugula, tons of green & colorful veggies, body and increase your overall fitness. I am a runner, rice and GF oats, chicken/salmon/tuna and lean red so I love doing that for cardio. I also love Spin class. I meat, sweet potatoes, a variety of fruits and greek yogurt! love HIIT workouts, as well as incorporating functional weight training.

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Mind & Body

Jade Hutcheson 25 Doctor of Physical Therapy Weekly Exercise Routine: Right now, I have been focused on low intensity workouts, mobility + physical therapy with tons of walks.

Monday: Lower body weights + walk Tuesday and Thursday: upper body weights + walk Wednesday: Mobility + stretching Friday/Sat/Sun: Two are rest days with a walk and one is another mobility + lower body day.

Follow @Truly__Fit for some workouts!

Weekly Eating Routine: I eat a variety of healthy, whole

foods throughout my week— so everyday may be different! I live by the 80/20 lifestyle (80% whole/healthy foods, 20% fun food/drinks). I always have on deck: avocados, eggs, arugula, tons of green & colorful veggies, rice and GF oats, chicken/salmon/tuna and lean red meat, sweet potatoes, a variety of fruits and greek yogurt!

Biggest Obstacle to Staying Fit: Personally, my biggest obstacle with “staying fit” or being at my optimal spot is LIFE and things out of my control. While I always prioritize my health, some seasons of life call us to focus on other things and that is okay. Stress and hormones also play a HUGE roll in our bodies response to training, so when those are out of whack, it can be impossible to see results or stay fit — which is what I have been dealing with over the past year. But, even during these tough seasons, I still continue to move and fuel my body well and know that a healthy, working body is a body I am proud of.

Fitness Goals: My current fitness goals are: 1. Shed some excess fat while maintaining my current muscle 2.

To move my body in a way that I love, that keeps me strong and athletic, and that I can stick to with my work schedule. 3. To feel CONFIDENT in this body.

Biggest Mistake People Make: There really isn’t just ONE thing keeping people from achieving their goals. I tend to see multiple set backs that create obstacles.

1. Not being consistent or patient enough: find a plan that continues to challenge you and STICK with it.

Results take TIME and people don’t like waiting, so they give up too quick or change their routines too soon. 2. Too afraid to ask for help or ask questions: Don’t be scared- everyone starts somewhere and everyone needs help.

Ask a trainer, a friend, or anyone you find resourceful! 3. Over doing it: So many people workout too much too often; in order to get results, you have to give your body the rest it needs and fuel it properly.

4. NUTRITION: is key.

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OTEY’S FEST The 13th Annual Otey’s Fest Shindig, presented by Vulcan Tire & Automotive, raised funds benefiting the Phoenix Club of Birmingham. The shindig featured family fun, outdoor cookout, local beer, famous cocktails and live music from; The Will Stewart Band, GALACTIC ft. Angelika Jelly Joseph and TUB. To see the rest of the pictures visit abouttown.io.

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Mercer San Jose State Penn State Missouri LSU Georgia Ole Miss OFF Arkansas Mississippi State Texas A&M Western Kentucky Alabama

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Troy Central Arkansas Georgia Tech Tulsa Kentucky Vanderbilt Auburn LSU Texas A&M OFF Alabama Arkansas Miss State

TEXAS A&M 09/03 Sam Houston 09/10 Appalachian State 09/17 Miami 09/24 Arkansas 10/01 Miss State 10/08 Alabama 10/15 OFF 10/22 S. Carolina 10/29 Ole Miss 11/05 Florida 11/12 Auburn 11/19 UMass 11/26 LSU

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Oregon Samford South Carolina Kent State Missouri Auburn Vanderbilt OFF Florida Tennesse Mississippi State Kentucky GA Tech

Atlanta Home Away Home Away Home Home

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Miami (OH) Florida Youngstown State NIU Ole Miss South Carolina Mississippi State OFF Tennessee Missouri Vanderbilt Georgia Louisville

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LA. Tech Kansas State Abilene Christian Auburn Georgia Florida OFF Vanderbilt South Carolina Kentucky Tennessee New Mexico State Arkansas

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Nebraska vs Northwestern (Ireland) West Virginia @ Pitt Illinois @ Indiana Notre Dame @ Ohio State Louisville @ UCF UAB @ Liberty Boston College @ Virginia Tech Florida State at Louisville Oklahoma @ Nebraska Michigan State @ Washington

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West Virginia @ Virginia Tech Virginia @ Syracuse Wisconsin @ Ohio State

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Utah State @ BYU Washington @ UCLA Michigan @ Iowa

WEEK 6 10/07 10/08

Nebraska @ Rutgers Texas vs. Oklahoma Virginia Tech at Pitt

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Baylor @ West Virginia Navy @ SMU Clemson at Florida State

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Troy @ South Alabama UAB @ WKU Iowa @ Ohio State/UCLA @ Oregon

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Virginia Tech @ NC State East Carolina @ BYU Ohio State @ Penn State

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Appalachian State @ Coastal Carolina Duke @ Boston College Clemson @ Notre Dame

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Tulsa @ Memphis Colorado @ USC Washington at Oregon

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SMU @ Tulane USF @ Tulsa Miami @ Clemson

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Nebraska @ Iowa Michigan @ Ohio State Notre Dame @ USC/ UCF @ USF

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CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

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Birmingham Bowl

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Liberty Bowl

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CFP SEMIFINALS Peach Bowl (CFP) Fiesta Bowl (CFP) Sugar Bowl Music City Bowl

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FLORIDA 09/03 09/10 09/17 09/24 10/01 10/08 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/05 11/12 11/19 11/25

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Madison Academy Spain Park Chelsea

Woodlawn Huffman Mortimer Jordan Shades Valley Mountain Brook Homewood Corner

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Calera Briarwood Christian Hoover Thompson Vestavia Hills Tuscaloosa County Chelsea Hewitt-Trussville Oak Mountain Pelham

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Mountain Brook Homewood Thompson Hoover Spain Park Chelsea Hewitt-Trussville Oak Mountain Tuscaloosa County Helena

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Bessemer City Central Mountain Brook Mortimer Jordan Marion Parker Jackson-Olin Gardendale Minor Shelby County

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Homewood Marbury Fairfield Hayden G.W. Carver Pleasant Grove Ramsay Jasper Wenonah Maplesville

MOUNTAIN BROOK

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SHADES VALLEY

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JOHN CARROLL

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Hueytown Parker Jasper Pleasant Grove Fairfield Auburn Wenonah John Carroll Hayden Carver

Stanhope Elmore Fairfield Oxford Huffam Bessemer City Center Point Pell City Pinson Valley Clay-Chalkville

Central Phenix City Gadsen City Oak Mountain Tuscaloosa County Hoover Huffman Thompson Vestavia Hills Spain Park Chelsea

HOMEWOOD

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Albertville Northridge Pelham Hewitt-Trussville Chelsea Tuscaloosa County Briarwood Christian Hoover Thompson Vestavia Hills Spain Park

Vestavia Hills James Clemens Minor Woodlawn Jackson-Olin Hoover Parker Mortimer Jordan Gardendale Baker

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3 Tips To Improve Your Well-Being

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When you take care of yourself, you feel better about yourself, and this positively impacts the way you interact with the world around you. You were made to thrive!

Here are 3 tips to jumpstart your everyday life.

BY: EMILY SCOTT PHOTOGRAPHY: MARIE GHOSSEIN

For more tips on fashion, fitness, and beauty, check out my blog emilysedit.co and follow along @emilys__edit on Instagram!

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You can also check out my workout clothing boutique ShopStudioStyle.com and @ShopStudioStyle on Instagram!

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Clothe Your Carbs

Have you ever noticed when you eat carbs alone, your blood sugar spikes, and two hours later, you crash and need more carbs? Yikes. Eating carbs alone causes inflammation, weight gain, unsteady mood... However, when you “clothe” carbs i.e. start your meal with fiber, fats or proteins, it helps to stabilize your blood sugar. This is especially important when it comes to what you eat for breakfast. When you start your day with protein or fat, your metabolism is boosted and supported the rest of the day. My current favorite breakfast is a nutrient packed, low sugar, high protein tropical smoothie. Check out the full recipe on my blog emilysedit.co.

A few other tips to try are substituting vegetables for chips at a Mexican restaurant, eating salad before pizza, and eating a handful of almonds before dessert. My favorite expert on this topic is the @GlucoseGoddess. I share her content pretty consistently on my blog too!

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Move Everyday Let’s be honest, we can’t all do one hour workouts every single day. On days I cannot fit an hour class into my schedule, I still try to move my body. My favorite mini workout is to jump on a mini trampoline for 10 minutes. I love it because along with all of the cardiovascular benefits, it stimulates the lymphatic system!

Win, win. Don’t let a day go by without moving for at least 10 minutes. Your body and mind will thank you!

Remember, working out shouldn’t be a chore. It should be fun and something you get excited about. I tell people all the time if you don’t love to workout, you just haven’t found the workout right for you. Go studio shopping.

Book a new class at a different gym once a week until you find one right for you! Check out the Wellness Passport this fall! If you’re looking to start somewhere, here are a few of my personal favorites: Pure Barre, Mpower, Steel City Pilates, and the Heights Fitness.

Edit Your Style I couldn’t write an article without touching on the importance of dressing for success. When you look good, you feel good. Start with cleaning out your closet and donate clothes that don’t bring you joy. Throw away those old sweatpants that you “only wear in the house,” but somehow end up wearing them to the grocery store. We are all guilty of this! Then, get creative. Mix and match your nice clothes with everyday clothes. For example, wearing a silk skirt with a comfy tee and slides. Or pair a wide leg trouser with gold necklaces and a ribbed tank. You could also layer a workout set with an open button down or blazer with platform sneakers. Find what you feel comfortable and cool in, and then put it on repeat. Next, you can start to fill in the gaps to build a wardrobe you love. I’m a big believer in splurging on quality basics and saving on patterns and prints. If you don’t know how to do this, shop in local boutiques and get someone to style you. Stay inspired by following fashion bloggers who have the style you want to have and replicate their look! It’s totally doable!

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Top 3 Things Every Bride (and Mother of the Bride) Should Do Before Her Big Day. by: Dr. Paul Koch at Koch Aesthetic Dentistry

Did you know that the average cost of wedding hair and makeup is $150-600 (for a one-day application) while services like tooth whitening systems are designed to last much longer, when the person follows a maintenance protocol? Think of it as the difference between buying someone a dozen roses (that they will throw away in a week) compared to a plant that they can enjoy for years. Many women use their wedding as a reason to improve their facial features, and then get to enjoy it during their honeymoon pics (and for years to come!!). The good people at Koch Aesthetic Dentistry have helped us find three of the easiest ways to do so.

Boosting your beauty before your wedding day doesn’t have to be stressful or break the bank. Let the professionals take care of it, so you can enjoy your big moment!

Koch Aesthetics offers FREE VIRTUAL CONSULTATIONS. And initial consultations can done via video.

Simply visit kochaesthetics.com and click FREE VIRTUAL CONSULT in the upper right corner.

If you have any questions for Dr. Koch, please visit kochaesthetics.com or call (205) 933.0323.

Look and feel your best with these simple tricks.

SMILE EVALUATION

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A smile evaluation is the best way to determine the ideal path to creating your perfect smile. Both Smile Virtual (a free service) and on-site consultations and examinations ($310) are the most efficient ways to ensure that you become aware of both the obvious and more subtle irregularities that can then be treated in a more efficient manner by the knowledgeable team ready to help you feel more confident in your looks!

A THOROUGH TEETH CLEANING AND WHITENING

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Stains are one of the highest factors in making a person insecure about their smile, but there are easy ways to clean up these wedding-day concerns. A thorough teeth cleaning not only addresses surface-level imperfections, but inner damage as well. Your mouth will feel better and look its most beautiful, letting the wedding party focus on smiling and enjoying the magical moment. The costs for this deep cleanse range from $500 to $1,500.

BOTOX, DERMAL FILLERS, AND PDO THREAD THERAPY

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Clean teeth are crucial for a stress-free wedding, but it’s not the only part of our face that captures our attention ahead of a big wedding. Our lips, eyebrows, and foreheads are also areas that can detract from the joy we experience - but can be addressed quite easily. Another major concern for many wedding participants is crow’s feet, which is also treatable with not too much stress. In addition to the aesthetic benefits Botox, Dermal Fillers, and PDO Thread Therapy also provide health benefits to the areas of focus. Costs run anywhere from $200 to $3,500 depending on the treatment you are seeking.

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Giving is Beauty

by Ashton Johnson, The Arc of Central Alabama

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s an employee for The Arc of Central Alabama the past six years, my idea of giving has been transformative to say the least. I am part of a lucky few who sees the beautiful result of generosity daily. The act of giving can change the trajectory of someone’s life, as well as that of the donors. What is the best way to encourage giving? By connecting it to real people.

Donors like Paige, and their generosity, fuels the beauty in our communities. The Arc couldn’t provide enrichment, education, community integration, employment opportunities, and the basic necessities to over 900 people yearly without the people who see beauty in giving. We could all use more beauty in our lives. Find a cause you believe in and see the beauty that enfolds before you.

For a fundraiser, special events are a way to connect an audience and potential donors to an organization’s mission. Our very own BeYOUtiful BHM Fashion Show is an opportunity to redefine beauty so it is inclusive and to celebrate every person’s right to define it for themselves. To us, beauty is difference, courage, kindness, and joy. To us, beauty celebrates all people of all abilities all the time. With this vision at the forefront, donors are inspired to give.

At the end of the day, giving is beautiful because it broadens the possibilities for change.

Our 2022 Runway sponsor, Paige Morrison from Dirty Hippie had this to say about giving: “We began giving to the fashion show because we believe everyone is beautiful and all people deserve a chance to let their light shine. To this day, I cannot tell people about this event without a huge smile coming across my face. I had been struggling personally for a few years at that point, and there was what seemed to be a lot more hatred and toxic behavior in the world in general. It was difficult to find joy. I was struggling with being hopeful for our future. The light didn’t just shine that day in 2019, when we attended our first BeYOUtiful Birmingham fashion show - it flooded the entirety of The Club! We have been honored to have been able to support people in feeling their best and also contribute to others having the resources and services they need to help their light shine in the world we live in.

Because of The Arc of Central Alabama, and especially the BeYOUtiful Birmingham fashion show, the world truly is a more beautiful place.”

In its simplest terms, philanthropy is at its core the desire to promote the welfare of others, and that is not an action – it’s a mindset.

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DR. CELIA DAVENPORT Dr. Celia Davenport has had at least one dentist in the family since before the turn of the 20th century, but as owner of Davenport Dental & Wellness Center, she is the first female dentist in the family. Celia and her staff at Davenport Dental & Wellness Center differentiate themselves by promoting a holistic approach to dental health care, acknowledging that oral health affects the whole body.

The clinic offers traditional dental care, utilizing state-ofthe-art technology to provide the best in both preventative and restorative dentistry. Near the end of 2020, Davenport expanded the clinic to include a number of aesthetic services such as facials, Botox and dermal fillers. “We will always be a dental office first,” Davenport said. “We want to make sure that you as a whole are healthy, and the aesthetics become part of that because it can improve one’s confidence and self-esteem.”

DAVENPORT DENTAL is

conveniently located in the Lakeview district on Clairmont Avenue South. We also have on-site parking, which is a rare commodity in our neighborhood.

Just look for the big tooth in our front yard!

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SALUTE TO OUR HEROES OnCentive, has partnered with veteran nonprofit Hire Heroes USA that provide free career service to service members, veterans and military spouses hosted a charitable night out of food, drinks, fun, and live music by Emerald Empire Band. The night also included a silent auction provided by generous donors, many of them small businesses in the Birmingham area. To see the rest of the pictures visit abouttown.io.

Lindsay Morton, Sally Hamm

James and Jessica Harbin

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Caroline Effinger, Ben Grammer

Brent Robson, Cameron Day

Hunter West, Robyn Carlini

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Lily Grace Couvillon, Drew Brown

We work tirelessly to help kids get well because Hugh has a long list of stuff he wants to do.

W E D O W H AT W E D O B E C A U S E C H I L D R E N H AV E D R E A M S .

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Stacy Howell, Michelle Shannarah, Whitney Phillips, Dana Cole

FUNKY MONKEY Smile-A-Mile’s Junior Board of Directors hosted the 15th Annual Funky Monkey, presented by PS Logistics, to raise funds for the organization’s year-round programs. The event featured an online silent auction, live auction, raffles, boozy bingo and live music from The Divines. All funds raised from Funky Monkey support SAM’s mission of providing hope, healing of the spirit and love to the whole family during the childhood cancer journey. To see the rest of the pictures visit abouttown.io.

Catelyn Ross, Jaylin Bradford

Caitlyn Burrus

Sara Price, Maggie Benner, Riley Tully

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Carolyn and Anthony Willingham

Parker Bethea, Lucy Jane Ragsdale

Anna Katherine

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Sherman, Denze

Clay Johnson, Brittany Osborn, Lindsey Martin

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Brianna Meeks, Jim Dodson, Lucy Jane Ragsdale, Parker Bethea

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Caroline O’Neal, Catherine Horton

FUNKY MONKEY Gwenda Gregg, Ashley Meyers

Lacey Gammon, Erin Godwin, Rebecca Kline

Sumner Smallwood,

Ashely Casgrande

Shelby Keesler, Carolin Combist, Erin Brady, Emma Such, Elizabeth White

Tyler Tuggle, Abigail Hood

Caitlyn Burrus, Abby Southerland

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Trevor Kaple, Holly and Stephen Gunn

Weston Williams, Ellie Martin

S’MORES & POURS! The mission of BridgeWays is to instill a genuine sense of hope, purpose, and self-worth by connecting young people to their peers, their schools, and their families — and ultimately, to their potential as responsible, contributing citizens of their communities. Funds raised during this event ensure that every child they serve gets the support they need to succeed in school, in work and in life. To see the rest of the pictures visit abouttown.io.

Mary Ren, Emma Grace

Katherine Dodson, Ellen Clarke, Mary Stewart Beasley

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Hannah Dean, Anna Cate Parker

William and Jayna Hall

Haley Bonner,

Anna and Julia Giardina

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Claudia Hannahan, Millie Piggott, Shelton Roach, Lanier Hennessy

Barbara Ann Trotman, Richie Randolph, Olivia Eubanks

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S’MORES & POURS! Keely Kennedy, Jane Rob Pannell

Smokes Mcalister, Gene Bromberg, Charlotte Watters, Brooke Baird

Clark and Jamie

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Lizzy Field, Walker Padgett, John Lloyd Reed

Sara Arrington, Mollie Hadley

Rob Donaldson, Parker Johnson, Lilli Robinson, Liza and Harris Davis, Miles Cullum

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Kylie and Kelsey Donohoo

Melonie Jones, Caroline Gomez, Darryl and Laneita Littleton, Reginald and Lacheryl Harkins

Shawndrika Cook, Lauren Smith

Lovely Pugh, Xaviere Battle

Trina and Ashlee Swindle

John and Mary Bynum

AUTISM SHINES Because of this event and its supporters, lives have been changed for the better. Since its inception, our generous community has come together annually to enjoy networking, catching up with friends, and bidding on exclusive auction items to support families affected by autism. For ways you can help please visit website is autism-alabama.org. To see the rest of the pictures visit abouttown.io.

Mary Ann Davis, Cherie South

Heather and Ryan Fulford

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JoAnn Preston, Emily Warren, Mary Kate Miller, Josh Willingham, Spen Fenn, Madelynn Garrett, Hannah Hurst, Kat and Kelley Ward

Amanda Ford, Shelby DiLorenzo, Emily Criswell

MAGIC CITY COCKTAIL CHALLENGE The Birmingham Jr. Executive board of The American Cancer Society’s held their Magic City Cocktail Challenge! The night included a competition showcasing local mixologists’ skill and creativity. To see the rest of the pictures visit abouttown.io.

Anna Giardina, Mollie Hadley, Emma Grace Harris, Anna Quinn Weaver

Jessica Witt, Meagan Ledbetter

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Jen Glasgow, Drew Crumrine

Mae Rose Stark, Merritt Huey, Lissa Handley Tyson

Sarah Roberts, Haley Amy Canada Bonner, Willia m Morris

Shelton James, Wilson Furr, Carlee Dawkins

Emery Brown, Caroline Overmer, Everette Russell

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WINE-O-LOGY Birmingham Restaurant Week’s signature Wine-O-Logy event! Guests enjoyed the opportunity to explore their palette for new wine favorites by United-Johnson Brothers while enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres provided

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Mind & Body

A WELLSPRING OF VITALITY FOR LIFE AERO JOE PILATES

Birmingham’s own AERO JOE PILATES has had quite the entrepreneurial glow-up in health and wellness.

Read about all the details below in our interview with Alison Page, Master Teacher | Founder | President.

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MAKING EVERYONE MOVE MORE FREELY WITHOUT PAIN

THE DIFFERENCE THE RIGHT INSTRUCTOR MAKES

We offer a welcoming studio environment & the trusted expertise to impart the total benefits of Pilates for all bodies, especially those in need of injury recovery.

Most often our clients come to us from doctor referrals, as we are experienced in easing common aches from sciatica, herniated discs, frozen shoulder, IT band syndrome, hip bursitis, sprained ankles, plantar fasciitis and more.

We are a teaching collective at AERO JOE, and I am really happiest when placing the spotlight on our 15 incredible teachers. We’re about providing a consistent client-focused wellness experience vs. promo for any one stand-out teacher. Our team credentials are on par with major national studios. I am honored and humbled to run a studio that is now 10-years strong.

During the summer months, we become a home for collegiate athletes in the off-season. Several doctors, faculty and staff at UAB Medical have found us to be an outlet to de-stress and for total body conditioning. Year-round we assist active older adults who want to keep doing what they enjoy most: globe trotting, tennis, hiking, & biking with the grands.

• Our teachers are highly-vetted. All are graduates of respected Classical Pilates programs, with most clocking over 900 hrs. of training to start (fundamentals advanced).

• We are a comprehensively equipped Pilates studio: Reformers, Towers, Trapeze Table, High Chair, Wunda Chairs, Ladder Barrel and small apparatus.

• The majority of what we teach are private training sessions: personals, duets, and trios.

• Additionally, we offer semi-private workout experiences (7 students max).

Our group classes are designed to be uniquely mindful &, motivating, providing students with just the right amount of challenge.

• Offerings include Classical Pilates, Aerial Silks Classes & Manual Therapy.

Uniform muscle development is a goal, but we go beyond aesthetics. All of our wellness services provide brain-to-body benefits including increased creativity and overall vitality.

AERO JOE is located next to Pepper Place

Our Intro Pack offers the best savings with a multi-session intro to the studio.

Only $78: 1- Pilates Private Lesson + 2- Pilates Equipment Classes ($50+ savings off regular rates!)

Email to redeem: info@aerojoepilates.com Single session, 1st visit group class offers also available: aerojoepilates.com ABOUT

• With over 50 years of combined experience, we can step-in when physical therapy ends to help better ensure a full recovery.

Of all the kinds of exercise, Pilates is the most dependent on the instructor/client relationship.

• We take the intimidation factor out of starting Classical Pilates training with expertise in variations and skill progressions for over 37 common special conditions including prenatal care and post-natal recovery.

The original form’s founder & our namesake, Joseph “Joe” Pilates began his studio, alongside his wife Clara, in NYC during the 1940’s. We can be certain that he would have adapted the method to encompass today’s scientific breakthroughs, and we’re inspired by exactly that now, seeking out movement science based continuing ed.

Pilates is the movement modality we use to impart a better overall understanding of healthy body mechanics. Freedom in movement translates to more ease in mind & body. We’re very motivated to help our clients feel better, stronger & more confident!

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Dr. Robert Oliver Jr. & Dr. Jason Jack

PLASTIC SURGERY SPECIALISTS

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ESBA GOLF TOURNAMENT

Easterseals of the Birmingham Area (ESBA) serves the disabled children, teens, and adults of our community. ESBA has a Pediatric Therapy Clinic in Pelham, AL where they never turn a child away who cannot afford therapy services, they cover the cost. ESBA’s mission is: To create solutions that change the lives of children and adults with disabilities or other special needs – and support their families. To see the rest of the pictures visit abouttown.io.

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PROMOTION

By: Scott Atkinson, Wine Manager at PIGGLY WIGGLY IN CRESTLINE

Welcome to Wherever You Are! One of our favorite things at The Pig is the Questions we get.

Most every day we have a customer ask us for some bottle of wine they enjoyed somewhere.

This is our attempt to, as the 1996 movie Jerry Maguire would say, “Help me help you!”

The best thing you can do to help find a bottle you’ve enjoyed is to take a picture. The absolute best, Heaven Sent, thing you can do is take a picture of the front and the back of the bottle. The back label sometimes contains the best information! Our most efficient form of Communication is email. Take those two pictures and email them to scott@thepigbham.com and we will help you figure it out. We know it was good, we don’t have to Taste It. We know you wouldn’t go to the effort of tracking it down if you didn’t love it. And the email is great because there is often Not Enough Time to pop down to The Pig and show us your phone. All Around, email is our favorite way to help you find the wine you seek.

At The Pig we promise one of three things: - First, we have the wine here and ready to go.

- Second, if we don’t have it we will order it and get it to you as quickly as possible.

- Third, if we can’t do the first two we will explain why the wine is unavailable.

Four Wines We Love Right Now

So, Baby Don’t Cry, we got you. We want you to have the wine you seek the next time you are hanging out with that Beautiful Girl, or boy. So don’t throw a coin into a Wishing Well and hope. Let us help! Just email scott@thepigbham.com when you are Back on Line and we will help you track down that bottle. Whether it be a run of the mill California Cabernet, an obscure Txakolina from Basque country, or an underappreciated Sicilian Red, we are here to help with whatever Strange Desire you have in the world of wine. At The Pig we want to help all Men and Women find the wine they seek.

2020 CHALK HILL CHARDONNAY, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY

We know, we know, yet ANOTHER California Chardonnay. But this one, for $19.99, has everything you are looking for in a great balance. It has the fruit, butter & cream, oak, minerality, and acidity you seek in a Chardonnay from California, but none of the components overwhelms the other.

2020 DOMAINE RIFFAULT SANCERRE

Global demand for Sancerre has been going through the roof while production levels have plummeted. The 2020 harvest was good, but demand is rapidly outstripping supply. The 2021 vintage was dire, with production only around 30% of a normal year. Maybe our favorite Sancerre under $30, it is $29.99. Get this one while you can!

2021 COS FRAPPATO

“Brevity is the soul of wit.” This is an excellent wine. It is a fresh, friendly, elegant red wine for $24.99 that has no business being this good for this low of a price.

2019 AUCTIONEER CABERNET

This is a “old school” Napa Cabernet crafted in honor of Michael Broadbent, the auctioneer. He was a Master of Wine and an incredible talent.

This wine is refined, elegant, and beautifully balanced – in essence, the style of wine that made Napa Valley famous.

“Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life’s most civilized pleasures.” -MICHAEL BROADBENT ABOUT

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LAST LOOK

See if you can spot the 8 differences in these two pictures of the Dog Park Bar off Rotary Trail.

PUBLISHER Hunt Gillespie DIGITAL ASSISTANT Anna Kathryn Fitch CONTRIBUTING DESIGN Clint Cabiness MARKETING Shannan Beasley Jennifer Lyles Dowdle PHOTOGRAPHERS Wynter Byrd Madyson Chambers Marie Ghossein Steve Higginbotham Jade Hollaway Jones Willi ADVERTISING For advertising information, please contact Hunt Gillespie at 205.821.4106 EVENTS To request your event to be featured, please send an e-mail at least one month prior to: info@abouttown.io WEB To see all the features & party pictures, visit: abouttown.io For a list of distribution points visit abouttown.io For detailed info on our readership contact hunt@abouttown.io

8. Missing grey chair in the back.

7. The ceiling light in longer on the bottom.

3. Center window open more on bottom.

6. Pool on the left is bigger on bottom.

2. Black dog on right has no tail.

5. Tunnel is longer on the bottom.

1. Yellow bandanna covering collar on bottom.

Can You Spot The Eight Differences?

4. Extra t-shirt on the right side in bottom picture.

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