Year: 2009

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 I’ve got that familiar feeling of pre-trip anxiety today. I’m packing up what feels like our entire house for a short five-day trip to Minneapolis to […]

We have a winner in the Kate Austin Jewelry & Gifts giveaway! Congratulations to … Kristy Brown! She’ll get a free base ring, then choose her favorite pieces to “build” her own Staxx ring. Kristy […]

NOTE: This giveaway is now closed. A winner has been chosen and will be announced soon. Walton Arts Center will turn Vegas circa 1960s with the arrival of The Rat Pack — and nwaMotherlode is […]

Name: Lauren Levine Where do you live in NWA? We live in Rogers. Your son’s name and age? Evan (from Heaven) is 6.5 How long have you been married? Nine years What was your first […]

By Shannon Magsam, Ladybug’s mom OK, I know some moms see the big smiley face (or star) on their kids’ paper every week, but it’s been a long time coming for us. Ladybug just got […]

NOTE: This giveaway is closed for comments because we have two winners! A few questions, girls: Do you have all your Christmas shopping done yet? How many date nights have you managed to enjoy with […]

By Jade Stone, NWA wife and mom As we approach yet another holiday season, I find myself preparing for the arrival of the orders for my husband’s second deployment with the National Guard. Jay is […]

Here’s how we would define a “win-win” situation for moms and kids. Mom gets her Christmas shopping done — without the “help” of the kids — and the kids get to play, run around and […]

Update: There will be several donation opportunities at the First Thursday Fayetteville event (Thursday, Dec. 3). There will be a table for non-perishable food donations through Mayor Lioneld Jordan’s “WE CAN” drive (to support local […]

Thanks to all who nominated your favorite mom-friendly Northwest Arkansas businesses for our “Moms’ Choice Business Directory”! And as promised, we’ve chosen two winners at random to receive four free movie passes to any Malco […]

Between now and Christmas, we have some really sparkly giveaways for you. So let’s not waste any time! Today’s sparkly giveaway is one of my favorite new finds at a favorite shopping spot in Rogers […]

Back by popular demand, the Tweens & Teens doctor is in! Motherlode’s newest monthly feature is designed to help moms navigate through the tween and teen years. Dr. Billy Jones, a child psychologist with Mercy […]

Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in the Lord. Philemon 1:20 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” Well, here we are on the Sunday […]