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Beauty Buzz

Beauty Buzz: Ask Amy

Dear Amy, My little sister is getting married next week, and I’m the matron of honor. Both of us cry at the drop of a hat, so I know we’ll both need a waterproof mascara […]

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Devotion in Motion

Devotion in Motion

Sometimes I catch myself going through the motions at church. I get caught up in the routine of doing this, then this, then that and I forget to focus on the moment – to absorb […]

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About the Mamas

It’s a girl!

It’s a girl! And we know that because any website inspired by and created for moms is bound to have its share of estrogen. The idea for nwamotherlode.com was conceived last year, and, ever since […]

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Five Minutes with a Mom

Five Minutes with a Mom

Name? Denise Roark Originally from? Murfreesboro, Tennessee Ages/gender of children? boy-7, girl- 6 Where were kids born? Both were born in Fayetteville, AR Favorite parenting moments? Sleeping with a tiny baby on your chest- it […]

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Mom Blogs:

About the Mama Blogs

Here at nwamotherlode.com you can exercise your mind, body and soul through a variety of topics and how-tos from experts, fellow mamas and people who just plain know their stuff. But you can also see […]

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What We're Reading

What We’re Reading

We know, we know. Your life is crazy busy and you barely have time to read the instructions on the macaroni box. We get it. But you can sneak in a little reading time for […]

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Music Mama

Soothing the Savage Beast

There’s an old saying that goes like this: “Music soothes the savage beast.” So when you’re in the middle of a savage day and your mood has nearly deteriorated to “beast” level, try uploading some […]

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Life With Ladybug

Squirrelly

Heading home from school today, we drove past a dead squirrel, its body stiff, but its big, bushy tail whipping gaily in the high Northwest Arkansas wind. I quickly hoped my animal-loving daughter, Ladybug, wouldn’t […]

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Main Dishes

Chicken and Snow Pea Pasta

Ingredients: 6 oz. vermicelli or angel hair, broken in fourths 2 teaspoons oil 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½ inch strips 6 oz. frozen snow pea pods, partially thawed 1 cup skim […]

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Main Dishes

Spaghetti Pie

Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef ½ cup chopped onion ¼ cup chopped green pepper 1 jar (15 ounces) spaghetti sauce 8 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 eggs, beaten 2 […]

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Mealtime Mama

Mealtime Mama

Desperate for dinner ideas? Don’t worry, mama. We’ve got you covered. And if you’ve got a few recipe favorites you can share, send us an e-mail with the details.