Month: October 2009

Thanks so much to all who sent in photos of cute kids in costume! I’ve sprinkled the pictures throughout this post, and they are SO cute. I can’t wait to go trick-or-treating Saturday with the […]

Every year I go to the NWA Boutique Show and I’m amazed by all the talent we have around these parts. These Northwest Arkansas girls create some SUPER-CUTE stuff — bows, bags, furniture, jewelry, custom […]

Name: Heidi Stephens Child(ren)’s names and ages: McKenna 12, Dillan 8, Ashlyn 5, Hannah 3 Where are you originally from? I was born in Salinas, CA.  We moved to Monroe, GA when I was 4…all […]

Usually I’m not a big fan of those e-mails that get forwarded all over the universe and crowd your inbox. But every now and then I get one that I’m really glad someone took the […]

Note from the Motherlode moms: We’re so excited about the launch of this new feature devoted to helping moms understand and help our kids (and ourselves) through the “tween” and teenage years. This is such […]

By Erin, mama to 2 boys Yes, y’all it FINALLY happened after 17 months! Baby Shlomo, aka Solomon Lee, has joined our family. He was born on October 1 at 9:19 p.m., weighing 5 pounds […]

Last month, we attended the annual Business Women’s Conference at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center along with about 1,000 other women. It was a great group of women, and the informational sessions were particularly […]

By Kim Blakely, blessed mama Today has been one of those days. Not one of those days, but one of those days I wouldn’t mind having over and over. I don’t have any more money […]

Halloween in Northwest Arkansas is being celebrated practically all week! Here are a few events to consider. Just think: more chances for your kiddos to wear their costumes! (Click on the event to learn more […]

Is there anything better than hot macaroni and cheese on a cold day? I think not. And it’s one of those classic meals that most kids LOVE. (Did you know mac & cheese is Baby […]

20 ¶ My son, keep your father’s command, And do not forsake the law of your mother. 21 Bind them continually upon your heart; Tie them around your neck. Proverbs 6:20,21 By Bro. John L. […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 One of the perks of being a parent is that you’re often part of some interesting conversations. Here are a few excerpts from recent chats at […]

We’re having lots of fun finding out more about you through the answers in our Cheez Quiz jar. The question this latest go-round was: “Which of the following phrases do you find yourself saying most […]