Year: 2009

As moms, we understand that part of our role is to be the “glue” that holds the family together and keeps things running smoothly. We mothers are planners by nature, and we like to map […]

If you’ve got a child entering kindergarten in the Rogers School District this fall, be aware that registration begins on Monday, April 20th at 9 a.m. and continues through Tuesday. Be sure to contact the […]

We recently started a new feature on nwaMotherlode.com called Pet Parenting. We’re taking our questions (and yours!) to local pet behavior counselor, Denise Holmes, who owns a local private counseling business Ain’t Misbehavin’. She’s been […]

While visiting relatives on my dad’s side this past Easter weekend, I overheard a few funnies. I’d like to share the following: From Ladybug, indignant that the dog would not be traveling with us: “Isn’t […]

Edited to add: We’ll select a winner at random today, Tuesday, April 21. Good luck! Did you know that laughing burns calories? It’s true. It really does. So… for our next Great Date Giveaway, we […]

Here’s a fun craft project for you and the kids that can double as cute room decor. This idea comes from the crafty mamas over at Signed Sealed Delivered. (Thanks, girls!) You could also use […]

By Kim Blakeley, Mojo’s expectant mama I had a doctor’s appointment this morning, which was almost boringly routine, save for the fact that I got a [very quick] surprise ultrasound to check the position of […]

We all know that non-profit donations are down everywhere because of the economy. But here’s a chance to make a difference without giving a dime. We’re not asking for money here — what we’re asking […]

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 […]

“Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.” 2 Peter 3:13 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” Christmas is always a stressful […]

By Gwen & Shannon, Motherlode mamas With more than 550 comments and nearly 4,000 names on a spreadsheet, this washer/dryer giveaway sponsored by Metro Builders Supply ranks at the top of Motherlode’s coolest giveaways for […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 They call it Spring Break, but maybe it should be named “Spring Rush.” Because that’s what we did. We rushed to get packed, rushed three kids […]

EDITED TO ADD: Unfortunately, this contest is over! See this story to see who won (link). It has been a fun couple of weeks, reading all the great e-mails and comments posted in our Spring […]