Month: May 2012

By Dr. Billy Jones, psychologist with Mercy Health  A few weeks ago, this website asked a question in an online quiz that went like this: “Which of the following behaviors would bother you most if […]

Happy Memorial Day, mamas! A lot of us have kids who got out of school recently for the much-anticipated summer vacation. Woo-hoooo! Although it can be challenging to find ways to keep everybody entertained and […]

4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.  ~ Ephesians 6:4 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” In […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 For generations, parents have been taking note of first steps, first words, and first days of school. But today’s parents also witness a whole new breed […]

There’s a fabulous new non-profit in Northwest Arkansas called the Hummingbird Foundation and they are hosting a huge event soon: WHO: The Hummingbird Foundation’s mission is to bring awareness to premature birth and to help […]

Name: Angie Albright Son’s name and age: Blaise, 15 A tricky age! For those of us not there yet, what was the most surprising thing about mothering a teenager? The drastic ups and downs. The […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode Beauty Editor Note from the mamas: The Summer Remix symbol appears on posts previously published on nwaMotherlode that were noted as a “reader favorite”. If you missed the original publication date, […]

By Carrie Perrien Smith I can’t tell you how many times someone has pulled me aside and said in a hushed voice, “I’ve got this idea for a business …” They have that look of […]

Note from the mamas: Congratulations to April Parkhurst-Harp, winner of this giveaway! We’ve got one word for you, mamas: DAUGHTRY. And here are a few more words: Four free tickets to see Chris Daughtry live […]

Note from the mamas: Congratulations to Sarah Porr and Karen, winner of the chalk … and bubbles! There’s a new mom-owned business in town called Chalk and Bubbles and they are all about kids and […]

Happy Monday! We grabbed some great recipes from our Mealtime Mama sponsor, Ozark Natural Foods, to share with you today. They have organic items to make these recipes even more nutritious. They look delicious! Guacamole […]

14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts. ~ Romans 13:14 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” When the month of […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 There’s a countdown underway. My boys announce it each morning as they bound down the stairs to leave for school. “Seven more days of school, Mom!” […]