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DISTRIBUTION Mary Jane Turner
EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Larry Deavers Linda Holloway Dave Ramsey
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Indian Hills Aesthetics ’ Dr . Chelsea Wallace .
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TUSCALOOSA ’ S FAMILY MAGAZINE
Escape for A Date : The Inn at Houmas House . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tuscaloosa Children ’ s Theatre presents Into The Woods , Jr . . . 12 Dave Ramsey ’ s “ Dave Says ” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Indian Hills Aesthetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2025 Guide to Tuscaloosa Private Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Building Esteem in Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Dear Readers …
JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2025
Building Esteem in Girls
ESCAPE FOR A DATE : THE INN AT HOUMAS HOUSE
As we step into 2025 , Kids Life Magazine will celebrate our 26th year of serving Tuscaloosa , an accomplishment made possible only through the support of our sponsoring advertisers for whom we are incredibly thankful !
If you are considering your educational options you will find our 2025 Guide to Private Schools in Tuscaloosa helpful with detailed information on area private schools and preschools including important dates like open houses and registration .
Looking to plan a romantic Valentine ’ s getaway ? Linda Holloway ’ s “ Escape for a Date ” piece highlighting the Inn at Houmas House in Darrow , Louisiana would be perfect !
Let ’ s be honest , we moms always want to look our best right ? Read about Indian Hills Aesthetics ’ services and how this woman-owned and operated practice can help you achieve your desired results . Happy 2025 !
Princess Chefs Heather ( Belle ), Kitty ( Cinderella ) and Tina ( Tiana )
In February I will be running another 22.4 miles for Breakthrough T1D at runDisney ’ s Princess Half Marathon Weekend . If you would like to contribute toward research that helps improve the lives of those living with type 1 diabetes ( including my son Drew ) and ultimately find a cure , scan here to make a tax deductible donation .