Crafty Mama
The Making of a Playhouse — Part 1
When I was growing up, we had these wonderful, huge poplar trees in our backyard. One of them was perfect for a little platform that my dad put into one of the forks of the […]
Year: 2012
Artsy Mama
Poetry Out Loud Event Happening Tuesday in Rogers
On Tuesday, January 24th at 7 p.m., the Rogers Public Library will host the first Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. The competition is part of a national program that encourages both public school and […]
Devotion in Motion
Devotion in Motion: Those guest towels
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, And born of the virgin Mary, Suffered […]
Front Page Posts
The Rockwood Files: The wind beneath my tiny wings
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Like millions of other people, my life changed when I got an iPhone three years ago. It made me more accessible – which isn’t always a […]
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The Stain Game: How to get ketchup and coffee out of carpet!
Last week I mentioned how my connect-the-dots stained carpet in my kids’ playroom was miraculously healed via a professional carpet cleaning by Matt Lane of Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning. (It’s still looking great, by the […]
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Life with Ladybug: Never stop learning
By Shannon Magsam I don’t really like the word resolutions. So at the beginning of a new year, I prefer to set “goals” instead. Instead of a bunch of random ideas, I plan one or […]
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Know thy portions: Have a lightbulb, deck of cards and a baseball for lunch
It’s January, so that means 99.9 percent of us are REALLY trying to watch what we eat because we went a little nuts with all the great food during the holidays. For me, it’s tougher […]
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Mealtime Mama: Surprise your family with fluffy omelets (the secret is flour)
By Lyndi, nwafoodie I found this recipe in 1940s vintage pamphlet titled 300 ways to serve Eggs, published by the Culinary Arts Institute. Flour in an omelet? Intriguing! I just HAD to try it out. […]
Empty Nexter
Empty Nexter: Set Kick-Butt Goals
By Carrie Perrien Smith Ask anyone that you know who produces great results and you will find a common thread in the fabric of their success — the ability to set and meet goals. As […]
Devotion in Motion
Devotion in Motion: My brush with fame
19 Then they said to one another, “Look, this dreamer is coming! Genesis 37:19 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” When you’re the Country Preacher Dad and live out in the sticks […]