Month: November 2008

By Shannon Magsam, cooktop coveter With curious children around, mamas have good reason to be worried about little fingers getting burned in the kitchen. With that concern in mind, Gwen and I decided to go […]

UPDATE: Just a reminder that today is the last day to throw your name in the hat for the family portrait giveaway. We’ll announce the winner tomorrow. Good luck! If you’ve always wanted a really […]

By Kim Blakely, pregnant mama Lately, a night on which I can stay awake past 10 is a wild one indeed – but it’s no wilder than the ones on which I fall asleep at […]

Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Heb 13:5 By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 About two and a half years ago, when I was pregnant with our third child, I had this glorious ultrasound appointment wherein we learned that, not […]

Natalie Jo Lindsey, come on down! You’re the next winner of the Great Date Giveaway! Natalie, mom to 9-year-old Elise and 5-year-old Alex, said her husband, Matthew, often travels and they really need a date […]

By Jackie Helton, the Music Mama With only about three weeks to go before Thanksgiving, our November music playlist will help you find your grateful groove. Listen to this playlist on your iPod while you’re […]

What makes a great date even better? Well, how about one that’s FREE and includes Walton Arts Center tickets and dinner at Bordinos Italian Restaurant? We thought so! We’ve got two tickets available for Les […]

By Shannon Magsam, Ladybug’s mama Well, it seems when Ladybug’s elementary school had a mock presidential election, “Rock” Obama emerged the victor. That’s what Ladybug said anyway. I found it interesting how much she had […]

By Kim Blakely, infertile pregnant lady I almost jumped for joy when the nurse in my ob/gyn’s office told me I would be having an ultrasound at today’s appointment. Going into it, I was hoping […]

Dear Amy, I’ve seen ads for a laser-type device that claims to “zap” pimples away. What is this and does it work? Dear Zapper, The two most popular acne treatment devices currently on the market […]

“Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” I agree with that crusty fellow who said, “I would rather hear a fellow say ‘I seen’ who has actually […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and Motherlode mama of 3 A few days ago, my husband Tom was out of town on business and I was busy at home tackling a list of little chores […]