Edited to add: Becca just scored a coupon code for her fellow mamas! Use code becca15 for 15% off your Posh Peanut purchase until Monday the 18th. Welcome to the world, Miss Finley Rose Mala! This sweet baby girl was born last month. Lucky for us, her mama, local ballet director Becca Mala, will be […]
Mom 2.0: A young grandma shares her adventures with grandbaby Henry
Guest post series by Jacqueline Wolven I like to think of myself as Mom 2.0 and not really grandma. It isn’t that I don’t want to be a grandmother, but I’m only 47 and when I was growing up my grandparents were old. I am decidedly not old. Middle age, maybe, but not old. I […]
Upcoming events and classes at the Birth Center of NWA
Look at this beautiful little one getting her newborn exam done at the Birth Center of NWA while her parents looked on (and announced her weight!). If you’re having a baby soon, you might consider a free tour to see what BCNWA has to offer. They also do annual exams for women. There is always […]
The Birth Center of NWA is starting a new mom group!
Is your baby due between now and March 3rd? If so, you might want to register for the Birth Club New Moms Group now so your baby will be just the right age for the weekly topics. This 6-week series will be at the Birth Center of Northwest Arkansas. The Birth Center is one of […]
How do you get your child to give up her pacifer?
We’ve all been there. The pacifier/binky really needs to go, but your kid is saying no way. So how does a mom to get her child to willingly give it up? Well, our photographer friend, Melinda Worthington, used a clever trick when her daughter, Clary, turned 3. Super smart! Mindy took Clary to Build-A-Bear at […]
Hear Motherhood: Local podcast you need to hear
If you haven’t discovered just how awesome the podcast world is, it’s time. (Gwen is officially addicted to podcasts and listens to them while she’s in car line at the three different schools where she picks up kids daily. Shannon listens while she’s cleaning the house.) There are some phenomenal podcasts out there, and we […]
Birth Center of NWA: Unique facility is expanding to other states
By Shannon Magsam Big, white fluffy robe. Check. Soft white comforter adorned with bird-themed toss pillows. Check. Large, tiled walk-in shower. Check. Warmed toilet seats. Check. HUGE, deep bathtub. CHECK. Nope, we weren’t checking into a ritzy hotel, we were taking a tour of the Birth Center of Northwest Arkansas — the only accredited, licensed […]
Baby Gear & Gadgets: Easter treats for toddlers and preschoolers
By Liz Emis, mama of 1 and 1 on the way With Easter approaching, I’ve been searching for items that provide my son with big fun in small packages. In other words, what cool toys can I stick inside a plastic Easter egg that’s not a piece of candy? Between the cookies and chocolate and […]
Baby Gear & Gadgets: How to design a nursery that will last into childhood
By Liz Emis, mama to Jack and baby Will on the way Jack has hit toddlerhood, right as my husband and I are preparing for Will by designing the new nursery. While he’s busy kicking, head butting and whining, I’m going to take a break and tell you the best ways to design a baby […]
Baby Gear & Gadgets: The best swings and gliders for newborns
By Liz Emis, mama of 1 and 1 on the way Happy New Year! With a new year and a new baby due in May, my husband and I decided we would resolve to watch our spending and only buy what we thought would be most important for bringing a second baby into our home. […]
