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The Rockwood Files: Sit, stay
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Our two dogs are blissfully unaware of how horrible the news is these days. I’m glad they don’t know. We need them to be happy right […]
Year: 2020
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Friday Funny: What your cat is really saying
Happy Friday, mamas! Do you have a cat who’s a “talker”? Shannon and I each have one of those, and they’re constantly chattering to us while we’re serving up the cat food or trying to […]
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On Your Mind: Is this abuse and what should I do next?
Note from the mamas: There have been several national news reports lately about a spike in domestic abuse during this period when most of us have been staying home more than usual. In fact, we’ve […]
Five Minutes with a Mom
5 Minutes with a Mom: Laura Catherine Hanby Hudgens
5 Minutes with a Northwest Arkansas Mom: Laura Catherine Hanby Hudgens We met Laura Catherine a few years ago to discuss our mutual love of writing. She’s an absolute delight! Enjoy this interview and links […]
Baby Gear & Gadgets
Different kid, same boobs, new experience
By April Wallace, nwaMotherlode contributing writer My baby Elliott is beginning to lose many of his baby qualities. It’s hard for me to admit, but he’s not technically a baby-baby anymore. Next week he’ll be […]
Devotion in Motion
Devotion in Motion: Dr. Luther’s Easter Prayer
6 But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him. 7 “But go, […]
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The Rockwood Files: Counting on Easter
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 This morning the kids went back to school – the digital kind. But we shortened the regular morning routine. They insisted they didn’t need to get […]
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Friday Funny: Litterbox Comics is the cat’s meow
Francesca Hause is a fantastic comic who definitely has a knack for making parents lollll. Francesca’s comics are all about her experiences as the mama of two sons. And she draws the whole family as […]
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Time to plant flowers in Northwest Arkansas
April showers bring May flowers…but first they must be planted. This is the perfect time of year to plant flowers in Northwest Arkansas, so let’s get started. If you’ve ever received a surprise bouquet of […]
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Tweens & Teens: My kid is missing his senior year
As many of you know, Shannon and I each have a high school senior at home right now. Shannon’s daughter and my son will be graduating in May and then heading off to college in […]