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TUSCALOOSA ’ S FAMILY MAGAZINE
PUBLISHED BY Kids Life Magazine , LLC P . O . Box 2372 , Tuscaloosa , AL 35403
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PUBLISHER Kitty Collins
ASSISTANT EDITOR Diana Barrett
DISTRIBUTION Mary Jane Turner
EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Larry Deavers
ADVERTISING Kitty Collins
SUBSCRIPTIONS Kids Life Magazine is available free throughout the Tuscaloosa area . Subscriptions are available for your convenience . Please send $ 12 for one year to the above address .
NEXT DEADLINE Ad deadline for the January / February issue is Wednesday , December 5 , 2024 .
Kids Life Magazine is published every other month . Reproduction of any part of this publication without written permission of the publisher is prohibited . The publisher is not responsible for incorrect information . The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts . Distribution of this magazine does not constitute an endorsement of information , products or services . The publisher reserves the right to reject any advertisement or listing which is not in keeping with the publications standards .
On Our Cover ...
The Tuscaloosa Community Dancers present The Nutcracker . Shown in cover photo are Macy Hudson as Clara and Sarah Nelle Lasseter as Fritz . Photo Credit : Michael J Moore Photography
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Features ... kids • life
Showstopping Holiday Meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Leave Something In The Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2024 SHOP LOCAL in Tuscaloosa Gift Idea Guide . . . . . . . 12 Tuscaloosa Community Dancers present : The Nutcracker . 16 2024 Holiday Events in Tuscaloosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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TUSCALOOSA ’ S FAMILY MAGAZINE
The Tuscaloosa Community Dancers Present
THE 2024 NUTCRACKER
LEAVE SOMETHING IN THE TANK
SHOP LOCAL IN TUSCALOOSA HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024
2024 GUIDE TO TUSCALOOSA HOLIDAY EVENTS
Dear Readers …
Our goal to inform parents and caregivers about the events , services , and shopping you want is only achievable through the consistent support of our wonderful small business sponsors you ’ ll see on these pages . We love bringing you annual resources like our 2024 Calendar of Holiday Events and eye-catching features such as our Shop Local Gift Guide , which highlights a sampling of fabulous gift ideas found right here in our community .
Unlike other publications you may see in our community produced by large national corporations , Kids Life Magazine is 100 % locally-owned which helps us relate to our sponsors ’ needs with authenticity . If your organization would like to explore partnering with us , please email info @ kidslifemagazine . com .
As we close out 2024 with our most festive and colorful issue of the year , I am more excited than ever with new ideas and features we have planned for 2025 ! May you enjoy a season of peace , joy and memorable time with your family .
With Love ,
Merry Christmas from the Collins family . Autumn , Ryan , Kitty , John , Grant and Drew
Isaiah 9:6 : “ For to us a child is born , to us a son is given , and the government will be on his shoulders . And he will be called Wonderful Counselor , Mighty God , Everlasting Father , Prince of Peace .”