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The Rockwood Files: Stitch in time
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Remember when we were kids and, during the first week of school, the teacher would make us stand in front of the class and talk about […]
Year: 2020
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Snapshots from Back-to-School week in Northwest Arkansas
Backpack? Check. Lunchbox? Check. Mask and/or laptop? Double Check. This year’s back-to-school season definitely feels and looks a little different from what we’re used to, but it’s happening in one way or another — in-person, […]
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2020 Summer Snapshot Contest: More pics to show you!
We love watching kids in Northwest Arkansas grow up through these great snapshots shared by their mamas. Here’s another batch of amazing pictures. You only have 2 more days to get in on the Summer […]
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Extreme Banana Nut Bread recipe
Happy Thursday, mamas! Like so many others, I’ve baked more this year than ever before. I figure if we’re going to be spending this much time at home, the house might as well smell like […]
Devotion in Motion
Devotion in Motion: Big conspiracy theories versus tiny verses
8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. ~ 1 John 4:8 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash I’ve been a follower of Jesus […]
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The Rockwood Files: Bathroom breaking point
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Yesterday I walked into the bathroom to put away a stack of folded towels. As soon as I put the pile of fresh laundry on the […]
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Boys and chores — a generational shift in perspective
By April Wallace, Northwest Arkansas mom and nwaMotherlode contributor It’s a lot of work to keep a house in clean, functional order. All mamas know this, of course. But being stuck at home for the […]
Five Minutes with a Mom
Five Minutes with a Northwest Arkansas Mom: Heather Sorrells
Mamas, we hope you’re having a great week! We want to introduce you to Heather Sorrells, a Northwest Arkansas mom whose interview below will definitely make you smile in recognition 🙂 If you really dislike […]
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More fun snapshots of Northwest Arkansas kids
Look at the cuties who showed up in our email inbox! And don’t forget you can still get in on the Summer Snapshot Contest! HOW TO ENTER: Get some of your favorite shots submitted for […]
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Homeschooling: A Guide to Sanity
Editor’s note: Mamas, we first published the following post back in March when schools in Northwest Arkansas shut down and we all tried to figure out how to help our kids do school at home. […]
Devotion in Motion
Devotion in motion: Back from hiatus
“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance […]
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The Rockwood Files: Taking the test
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 When I was in my early twenties and working as an assistant in the newsroom of the local paper, the editor tossed me an assignment late […]
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Friday Funny: Deciding (and re-deciding) about back to school options
So, what are you guys doing about school this year? That’s the question we’ve all been asking ourselves lately. Arkansas schools start back on August 24th… maybe? Probably? Kinda sorta? So confusing. The Holdnerness family […]
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2020 Summer Snapshots of Kids in Northwest Arkansas
Just in time to brighten up your Monday, here are a few more snapshots that have been submitted by local mamas. Thank you so much for sharing them with us! Don’t forget you can still […]
Family Outings
Northwest Arkansas Park Review: Randal Tyson/Rotary Adventure Park in Springdale
Looking for a new park to visit? nwaMotherlode writer April Wallace has been reviewing some of the busiest parks in Northwest Arkansas with the help of her 1-year-old son, Henry, and friends! Click to read […]