Month: June 2009

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Our house is mainly a benevolent dictatorship, but there are a few things the kids have absolute control over. They decided when they were ready for […]

The 2008/2009 school year has drawn to a close, and, if you’re like me, you probably have quite a bit of kids’ artwork piled up from the past 9 months. I’ve been saving my favorite […]

As companies cut back on staff and hiring during the recession, they’re seeking more freelancers and part-timers to help get the job done. And for the same reason (husband laid off or hours cut back), […]

Name: Pamela Marks Children’s names and ages:  Megan, age 10 Madelyn age 8, McKenzi, age 4 and Macy Jo, age 20 months Where were you born and raised? I was born in California.  I moved […]

Allison Brockinton of Fayetteville, mom of two rowdy boys, has won the ticket to Walton Arts Center’s Art of Wine Grand Tasting event scheduled for Friday, June 5, at 7 p.m.! Congratulations, Allison! There’s still […]

By Autumn Manning, working mama of one and one on the way I feel like less of a woman saying this, but I absolutely hate being pregnant. That is just one of those things that […]

By Kim Blakely, Motherlode mama blogger Am I ready? I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard that question in the last couple of weeks. At 5:30 tomorrow morning, I will report to labor […]

Now that school is out for the summer, lots of us are looking for fun things for the kids to do. We have good news. “Adventure Week” at The Church at Pinnacle Hills begins next […]

We’re going to miss Ask Amy, but she is taking a break from writing so she can pursue other adventures in motherhood. She did a fabulous job of scouting out the coolest products and sharing […]

When it gets really hot outside, here’s a cool alternative! And it’s wildly affordable. It’s time again for Malco Theatre’s Summer Film Fest — starting today! Tickets are only $2. These special movies are on […]

Editor’s Note: Winner will be chosen at 4 p.m. today (June 3). Good luck! If Welch’s is the finest label you’ve had chilling in your refrigerator lately, here’s your chance to sample more than 400 […]

By Jackie Helton, the Music Mama In honor of Father’s Day, which will be here before we know it (June 21st), this month’s playlist is all about the daddies. This list is full of songs […]

Doc Talk is a weekly series of short video podcasts that allow you to go on a virtual visit to a doctor’s office. We’ve asked many of the questions moms want answers to, so all […]