Archive for July, 2008
Drama for Mama: So You Think You Can Dance
By Gwen, mama of 3 In the most shocking results episode of the season, Will – the most technically amazing dancer in the competition – was eliminated. I still can’t believe it. The competition definitely won’t be the same without him. I think this was one of those times when voters assumed that, because Will [...]
Gold Mine Giveaway Winner Announced!
Well, the mamas’ e-mail has been hot for the last three days. But the contest ended at 10 p.m. last night and that beautiful pearl cuff bracelet from Underwood’s is going on the wrist of Searcy mama Maggie Hendrix! Congratulations, Maggie. The ring that got the most votes was #901, platinum with a square center [...]
The buzz on our newest Motherlode sponsor!
From the tiniest “Baby Bees” to the 4- and 5-year-old “Honey Bees”, Busy Bees Christian Preschool in Farmington – our newest Motherlode sponsor – is positively buzzing with excitement. The owners, Scott and Cindy McClymonds, consider the preschool a missions venture and seek to share the gospel as well as teach children a top-notch curriculum [...]
Life With Ladybug: Feel the love
Sometimes I feel like that matchmaker who’s on a double date with the couple I’m fixing up. I keep throwing interesting tidbits out there, trying to make my two friends look as wonderful to each other as possible. Only in this case, the people I’m “fixing up” are my husband and 6-year-old Ladybug. I’m all [...]
Drama for Mama: So You Think You Can Dance
By Gwen “wish I could dance like that” Rockwood It’s going to be so incredibly tough to pick a winner on this season’s So You Think You Can Dance. The eight remaining dancers are so good. “Amazing” is a better word for it. Wednesday night’s performances were so great that even the judges, who are [...]
Good Gossip: A guilt-free dish
We hope you love our newest feature called Good Gossip. It’s a compilation of celebrity news and interesting tidbits from various magazines, but here’s the twist – it’s all “good.” As in, no nasty stuff, nothing mean-spirited and nothing meant to humiliate other people, even if those people happen to be superstars. Below the celebrity [...]
Welcome to the Gold Mine!
If you’re new to Motherlode, welcome! You probably heard about our Gold Mine Giveaway, right? Well, you’ve only got until 10 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, July 23) to put your name in the proverbial hat because that’s when we’re going to randomly choose the winner. The winner who will soon be wearing this freshwater cultured pearl [...]
Drama for Mama: Nashville Star
By Gwen, mama of 3 It was “Original Song” night on Nashville Star, and each of the remaining five contestants performed a song they wrote themselves. Here’s how it went: Coffey: I wasn’t expecting much but was pleasantly surprised. His song called “Southern Man” was interesting, unique and pretty entertaining. It was almost like a [...]
All Akimbo: Life’s a Beach
By Kim Blakeley, Mojo’s mama A harshly negative pregnancy test and a trip to the dentist, all in the same morning. I’m living large people, let me tell you. The good news is that I’m taking my first real vacation in more than three years this week and I’m not going to let even a [...]
Devotion in Motion: Let Go of My Legos
58 ¶ “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” Parents generally have plenty of Legos in the house. Who among us has not walked [...]
The Rockwood Files: Food Fight
By Gwen Rockwood, columnist A parent’s job is complex but, when you boil it down to the bare necessities, it revolves around providing three things: love, shelter and food. The love and shelter elements are pretty straightforward. Got those two covered. But the part about food – oh, why does it have to be so [...]
Shoe Sale Alert!
As all mamas know, the only thing better than a great new pair of shoes is a great new pair of shoes on sale. So for those of you who haven’t already heard, Warren’s Shoes (with locations in Fayetteville and Rogers) are having a Half-Price Sale right now. I stopped by there yesterday and left [...]
Waiting for Shlomo: The official baby gear list
By Erin, mama to Isaac and a much-anticipated baby on the way How to tell you about what’s going on with our adoption? NOTHING. Of course, nothing is going on with the progress of us actually getting a baby, but it does not mean that nothing is going on in my mind. Basically, the baby [...]
July Sitter Social coming up Thursday!
If you’ve been wanting to check out the Life Made Simple Sitter Socials, but haven’t been able to make it to a meeting, here’s your chance. The next social, which is basically an opportunity to meet a room full of experienced babysitters, will be held at the Springdale Denny’s on Thursday, July 24, at 6:30 [...]
Drama for Mama: So You Think You Can Dance
By Gwen, mama of 3 It was a sad, sad night on So You Think You Can Dance. Two super-talented dancers had to pack their leotards and go home. Perhaps the most surprising result came when host Cat Deely revealed which girl was going home – Kherington. She was one of the frontrunners and only [...]