Year: 2011

By Jackie Helton, the Music Mama The most lovey-dovey day of the year is fast approaching, so I thought I’d compile a new list of love songs to get us ready. Go to your favorite […]

Note from the mamas: Amy Cash won this fabulous giveaway. After returning from the show, Amy sent us a note: “I wanted to thank you guys so much for providing this wonderful opportunity for my […]

Note from the mamas: Kara Ault was the lucky winner of this delicious giveaway. Congrats, Kara! Oh, yes, yes, yes! This giveaway will make all the chocolate lovers swoon. But first, I’ve got to tell […]

18 “Therefore take heed how you hear. For whoever has, to him more will be given; and whoever does not have, even what he seems to have will be taken from him.” Luke 8:18 (NKJV) […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 We thought it was over. Three months ago, I wrote about a squirrel invasion in our garage and the two-week battle my husband waged against them […]

“Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” ~ Albert Camus Hello all and welcome to the […]

January is already halfway over, and a lot of those New Year’s resolutions are starting to feel like a big drag, right about now. If losing weight or getting in shape is on your list, […]

Dear Denise, Our new shelter dog, an Australian shepherd mix, just started “herding” my 4-year-old today. She kind of even goes after her and nips. She doesn’t do it to my 8-year-old though. What should […]

One of my favorite things to do is take my preschooler to the Walton Arts Center. Her eyes light up even before the curtains open on that big stage, and she gets so excited about […]

Did you ever eat snow ice cream as a kid? Well all this snow is reminding us of how good it is! We found a few recipes you can try. To start, just put out […]

22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.  1 Thessalonians 5:22 (KJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” For some reason, whenever I’m shopping at Dollar General or Wal-Mart, there will always be a […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Right now I’m wondering what in the heck I was thinking when I agreed to this. A few days ago, while having a wonderful lunch at […]