Year: 2009

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 By the time these words make it into print, I’ll be a year older. Here’s a list of what I know: All I want for my […]

Today marks the launch of our new monthly feature called “Crafty Mama.” But make no mistake, this is not your grandma’s craft corner. There will be no crocheted potholders here, ladies. Today’s “crafty mama” is […]

Today we welcome a new sponsor to the website, Lisa Mac Photography. We were surfing the Web last month, trying to find a photographer who seemed perfect to sponsor our new snapshot photo gallery. When […]

By Shannon Magsam Jackie Griffin, mom of three and a brand-new Motherlode sponsor [see her ad in our new work-from-home space], was first introduced to Jordan Essentials spa products during a terribly stressful time – […]

By Shannon Magsam, Ladybug’s mama We’re on the docking system around here. The kid, that is, not the adults. (Fallout of the Great Recession aside.) The kidlet, a.k.a. Ladybug, has a little chart of stuff […]

For you couples out there who are interested in spending some time together this weekend, there’s a two-day I Choose Us: Growing a Passionate Marriage seminar beginning Friday night (March 13). From NWA Healthy Marriages, […]

New photos have been added to our Motherlode Snapshot Photo Gallery. Click on the Polaroid above or scroll to the bottom of this page to see the new shots. One of the new ones we […]

By Kim Blakely, mama to Mojo You know how, when you have a precious new baby, you just can’t wait to have him or her call you ‘Mama’? And how when he or she finally […]

Dear Amy, What’s your favorite make-up related web site? Dear Online Surfer Girl, For all topics related to makeup, I love www.makeupalley.com. The site features an extensive “Product Review” section where consumers post their opinions […]

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 […]

Edited to add note from Gwen: Mamas, we need your help. The day after we received the blog you see below from Brother John, he was admitted to a hospital where he was found to […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 At my house, up is down. Down is up. Black is white and night is day. Everything that used to be true is decidedly false and […]

Just a quick reminder to “spring forward” one hour this Saturday night. Daylight Savings Time officially begins on Sunday, March 8th! It’s so nice to have the extra daylight, and the kids love the extra […]