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The Rockwood Files: Independence Day
The Fourth of July is so close you could practically throw a bottle rocket from here and hit it. I know this because my kids have asked no less than a hundred times if we […]

Details on the new “Amazeum”
PLEASE NOTE: The Tinkering Studio (which had a sampling of the museum’s exhibits) is NOT open for regular visiting hours. There may be future events scheduled for the Tinkering Studio, so keep an eye on […]

Mealtime Mama: Salad days
Ozark Natural Foods has a great recipe section on its website, written by staff members and owners. We were surfing the site today and found these delicious-sounding recipes that are perfect for summertime. Click here […]

Devotion in Motion: Are you boiling yet?
1 ¶ “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 “For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. ~ Matthew […]

The Rockwood Files: Car conversations with a 6-year-old
Have I mentioned that one of the best places to talk to your kids is in the car? It is. Maybe it’s because they’re strapped in and they can’t run off to play. Maybe it’s […]

Calendar of Events: July 2013
Fireworks/Independence Day Events in Northwest Arkansas! 6th Annual Fireworks at the Crosses Date: Sunday, June 30 Time: 5-10 p.m. Location: The Cross Church at Pinnacle More info: Click here Bella Vista Independence Day Fireworks Date: […]

Love it: Appliances that know how to blend
If you’re like me, you probably spend a LOT of time in the kitchen which means you have plenty of time to daydream about how you’d renovate it — one of these days. I really […]

Travel Blog 66: Things to do in Cumming, Georgia (near Atlanta)
It’s vacay time! Where’s your family headed? For over a year now, we’ve enlisted the help of fellow mamas across the blogosphere to give us the low-down on their hometowns — places you might consider […]

What to expect on delivery day
Hello! I’m Dr. Matthew Steed and I work at Mercy. I’m also a husband and dad. A couple of weeks ago, Gwen and Shannon asked me to do an article on what a first-time mother […]