Archive for February, 2009
The Rockwood Files: A Tale of Two Nights
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 One night 12 years ago… The night didn’t get started until 9 p.m. My friend JC and I, whose single-girl apartments were a few doors away from one another, considered it uncool to be seen out any earlier than nine o’clock. What would be the point [...]
Waiting for Shlomo: A loving tribute to Erin’s mother
By Erin, Isaac’s mama My Mom passed away on Sunday. My Mom. My Mother. My Mama – I usually called her Mama, just as I like Isaac to call me Mama, not Mommy – my Southern roots show with that. My Mama – what a wonderful woman. I don’t know what I am going to [...]
The Sleep Diet? Really?
I saw the Sleep Diet featured on the Today Show recently, and now I’m convinced that I’ve GOT to get more sleep! Finding a way to get enough sleep is particularly challenging for busy moms, but this bit of news just might be the thing that convinces us all to get to bed on time. [...]
Drama for Mama: American Idol
Thursday night’s elimination show recap: The three who advanced from Wednesday night’s show were: Allison Iraheta Adam Lambert Kris Allen Kris Allen is from Conway, Arkansas. Hurray for the Arkansas boy! He is really talented and has personality to spare, so I’m hoping for big things for him as the show goes on. So far, [...]
Fashion Mama: Get trendy with Spring accessories
By Stephna Masters of Stephna’s Closet Consulting For those of you suffering from a case of Spring fever, let’s talk accessories. (We can sneak these into our wardrobe a little earlier than the seasonal clothes!) But don’t rush out to the stores just yet. Some of the trends for Spring ’09 might be right in [...]
Great Date Giveaway: We have a winner!
Congratulations to Ambre Brewster, a pregnant mama in dire need of a date night! Ambre won tickets to see The Passing Zone at Walton Arts Center and a gift certificate for dinner courtesy of Copeland’s of New Orleans in Rogers and nwaRestaurants.com. If you missed Ambre’s comment on the website, here it is: “I would [...]
Motherlode Must-Have: Plasma Car
Today’s “Motherlode must-have” selection is not the newest toy on the block, but – in my book – it’s definitely one of the best. It’s called the Plasma Car, and if you or your kid hasn’t been on one yet, you’re missing out. It is fun, fun, fun. It works on centrifugal force and friction, [...]
Where We’re Surfing: Fridge Personality Quiz
One of our friends at Metro Builders Supply told us about this fun little online quiz over at Amana.com. They’ve got 10 new refrigerator designs featuring new colors and patterns. They’re asking web readers to rank their design choices by dragging and dropping each fridge design into a rank order. Based on your selection, they’ll [...]
Mommy in Progress: Eight weeks and counting!
By Jacqueline Presley, first-time mama It’s hard to believe, but there are only 8 weeks (give or take) until I meet my Katie. Until I become someone’s mom . Until my life is changed forever. Lately there is so much running through my mind! What will labor be like? Can I handle it? Will I [...]
Drama for Mama: Grey’s Anatomy
What is it with TV show writers and moms? Why do they always insist on killing off the mommy? Well, it happened again on the last episode of Grey’s Anatomy. I should have seen it coming. Derek was trying to save this blonde expectant woman who was about to become a mom for the first [...]
New Carousel Opening at Promenade Mall
Grab your kids and your camera! A new carousel is opening in the Food Pavilion of the Pinnacle Hills Promenade mall on Wednesday, February 25th. If you want to be first in line to ride, you’ll need to be there by 11 a.m. because that’s when the carousel officially opens and the celebration begins. Metropolitan [...]
Good Gossip: A Guilt-Free Dish
Where else can you get your celebrity and local gossip, minus the mean stuff your mama told you never to indulge in? We scour the magazines and bring you just the good stuff. Enjoy! And be sure to send us some of your own “good gossip” when you have some to share. Just e-mail us [...]
All Akimbo: Two to tango
By Kimberly Blakely, soon-to-be mama of two Much has been said in the last few weeks about the “Octo Mom,” Nadya Suleman. (For the record, this nickname actually kind of bugs me – makes her sound Medusa-esque.) I’m not going to get into the debate about whether she should have undergone selective termination or whether [...]
Great Date Giveaway: Win dinner and a show!
Editor’s Note: We’ll choose a winner today (Wednesday, Feb. 25) at 4 p.m. Good luck! OK, girls, ready for a night out with your guy? This Walton Arts Center play is extra special guy-friendly. After all, what’s not to love about two men juggling chainsaws? And when you throw in a Garden Weasel, it’s even [...]
Healthy Mama: All about your heart
A friend of mine was chatting with her mother on the telephone recently. Her mom mentioned that she hadn’t been feeling well for the past week or so and that she was having a little trouble breathing. Her chest felt a little … tight. So the mom went to the doctor for a quick check-up [...]