Archive for October, 2008
Spa Girl Giveaway: Sponsor Appreciation Week!
Don’t even bother reading this article unless you’re the kind of girl who enjoys a FREE one-hour signature massage and aromatherapy pedicure from one of the best new spas in Northwest Arkansas – Sanctuary Day Spa & Salon. Still with us? Good. Because today is all about appreciation – of you, our readers, and of [...]
Mealtime Mama: Recipes That Sound Crazy
Everybody’s got one – a recipe that sounds ridiculous but somehow it just works. Today I’m going to share a couple of mine. If you’ve got an equally crazy recipe that you just love, please share with your fellow moms by sending us an e-mail at mamas@nwaMotherlode.com. Now, go get a little crazy. Ziploc Omelet [...]
Drama for Mama: Desperate Housewives
Well this was definitely not an episode to miss because this was the one that finally filled in the blanks left behind by the five-year “fast forward.” But if you did have to miss it, we’ll fill in the blanks for you right now. Susan: Turns out that she changed her mind about the divorce [...]
Drama for Mama: Brothers & Sisters
On this week’s Brothers & Sisters, Scottie’s parents (who are still weirded out by their son being gay) finally came for a visit. But it was bad timing because Kevin was really nervous about trying to make partner at his law firm. After leading him to believe he’d made partner, his boss told him at [...]
Devotion in Motion: A shaver, some soap, and boundless hope
Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:5 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” Some people aren’t big talkers. My father was like that. He was the finest Christian man I’ve ever [...]
The Rockwood Files: A Halloween Story
It was a dark and stormy night. Well, actually it wasn’t. I wish it had been because that would’ve been a cool way to begin this Halloween story. But the truth is it was an unusually warm October afternoon, and my brother and his pack of neighborhood buddies were up to no good. I was [...]
“Mom & Me” Giveaway: Enter to win show tickets!
Edited to add: We’ll choose a winner at noon Monday, Oct. 27. If you’ve got kids ages 9 and up, then this “Mom & Me Giveaway” is for you. We’ve got tickets for two lucky Motherlode mamas to take their kids to see Jason and the Argonauts, coming to the Walton Arts Center Wednesday, October [...]
Boot Camp Boss: Weight loss comes from both diet AND exercise
By Matt Swartz, co-owner NWA Adventure Boot Camp for Women So you’ve been working out now five days a week, for about a month. It’s time to step on everyone’s enemy, THE SCALE!!! As you finally get up the courage to take that dreaded step, the enemy tells you that you have ONLY dropped one [...]
Drama for Mama: Grey’s Anatomy
By Gwen, Grey’s Anatomy addict and mama of 3 If you missed your weekly dose of Grey’s Anatomy, here’s what happened: Derek’s face was splashed all over a medical journal for creating the “Shepherd Method” of shrinking brain tumors – no mention of Meredith at all. She was not pleased, especially since the clinical trial [...]
Drama for Mama: Ugly Betty was too predictable
Oh, I hate it when you can see a plot line coming a mile away. And that’s how it was on this week’s Ugly Betty episode. Lindsey Lohan was back as Kimmy Keegan, Betty’s high school nemesis. This time Lindsey needed a new job and managed to get hired as a temp at Mode. Betty [...]
The Ultimate Shopping Experience: Candy Cane Lane 2008
Speaking of the holidays, if you’re like the Motherlode mamas you get a thrill out of marking through all the names on your list in one fell swoop by buying everything in one place. If so, you’ll want to know about the ultimate shopping experience coming our way next month. The Junior Auxiliary of Rogers-Bentonville [...]
Bath Junkie: “On the road again”
Bath Junkie, based in Fayetteville, has taken its show on the road again! This time you can catch the “road show” at the Bentonville Sam’s Club beginning today (Oct. 23) through Sunday, Nov. 2. You’re invited to stop by Sam’s Club to shop their mobile spa store, which will include some of their top-selling fragrance [...]
Life with Ladybug: Wedded bliss
By Shannon Magsam, Ladybug’s mama Well, my little (33-year-old) brother just tied the knot. I drove down a few days early to help with the preparations, which were extensive since A) the wedding was outdoors in a non-wedding setting; and B) My precious decorate-it-to-the-hilt younger sister was involved. It took us three days, but it [...]
Drama for Mama: Dancing with the Stars elimination night
It was a surprising result on Tuesday night’s elimination show for Dancing with the Stars. My bet was that Cloris & Corky would go home, but apparently she has won the hearts of the viewers because she wasn’t even in the bottom two. Then I thought maybe Lance and Lacey would be the ones to [...]
Trick or Treat in Fayetteville, Rogers or Bentonville!
FAYETTEVILLE: If you’re looking for a FREE, safe and boo-tiful place to take your kids on Halloween, the 7th Annual Trick or Treat on the Square in Fayetteville is the perfect destination. This awesome after-school event will be held on Friday, Oct. 31, from 3 to 5 p.m. There will be candy, games and pictures [...]