Year: 2008

By Marti Genge Perhaps spending the summer helping your kids work on their manners is not your idea of a good time. But there’s a book on the market that might actually make it kind […]

Erin of “Waiting for Shlomo” laid down a challenge for the bloggers here on Motherlode. These are my answers to the two memes she posted. Four jobs I have held: Wal-Mart associate Graphic artist Telemarketer […]

¶ And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.Luke 8:40 By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” “It Came to […]

By Gwen Rockwood, mama of 3 Three days ago I sat on the floor to play with our 18-month-old and noticed how she sometimes wrinkles up her nose when she thinks something is funny. “That […]

By Music Mama Jackie H. Here’s a playlist you’re going to love while you’re poolside this month. It’s a collection of songs from “power women” for power women. Enjoy. I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor […]

Whew … is it hot in here to you? No? The thermostat is set on 64 degrees, you say? Oh. I must be having yet another hot flash. I saw my doctor last week and […]

What can I do to hide my dark under-eye circles? If a good night’s sleep and a little “me” time is not on your calendar, a great concealer is your best friend. The perfect concealer […]

By Shannon, a (usually) grateful mama  It seems like every time I pop into Barnes & Noble these days, there’s a new book out about happiness. I like being happy, really I do, but as […]

By Gwen Rockwood, columnist and mama of 3 About a month ago, Tom and I experienced a role reversal. He started working out of our house, as I usually do, and my fledgling business required […]

By Shannon, Ladybug’s mom Play dates for 6-year-olds are all kinds of awesome. And I mean that from my perspective. I just offer the occasional snack (they prefer baked cookies, but could care less whether […]

Yesterday we posted the first half of a July 4th menu. Today we feature the entree and decadent dessert! Thanks to menu-mama Jen Lewis. Grilled Chicken with Apricot-Balsamic Glaze This is a new recipe for […]

With the 4th of July coming up soon, the mamas thought it might be nice for someone else to come up with the menu. Jen Lewis of Fayetteville, mom to Ella and Ian, agreed to […]

Jackson L. Graves, the firstborn son of James and Angie Graves of Fayetteville, spent his entirely too short, yet inspirational life in the Arkansas Children’s Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit. Since his death more than […]