Year: 2021

Review of Lake Atalanta Park in Rogers, Arkansas (reviewed by April Wallace, Early Childhood Editor for nwaMotherlode.com) Park name: Lake Atalanta Park Location: 500 E. Walnut St. Rogers How big is it? Positively enormous, 236 […]

By Andi Douglas, mama of 3 and nwaMotherlode.com beauty editor I love my warm, cozy bed. A love so deep that it can only be rivaled by my love for my pillow. I actually hated […]

Whether the weather is too cold or too hot (or too rainy!) in Northwest Arkansas, we mamas need a handy guide for things to do with the kids. We know how stir crazy everyone can […]

Mamas, the school year for Northwest Arkansas will be here before we know it, so parents are looking at child care options — both for preschoolers and for elementary-age kids who need child care after […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Sometimes you get subtle reminders you’re not as young as you used to be – like when you notice the small but insistent ache in your […]

Who knew there was a “right” way to clean the garbage can? We ran across this post and video that shows you the specific steps to fix an ultra-stinky garbage can. At the end of […]

By April Wallace, nwaMotherlode Early Childhood Editor Late last year I began to notice that Elliott, my youngest son, wasn’t picking up words as fast as he should have. It was bizarre, a realization I […]

Mamas, it’s giveaway time! This week we’ve got a four-pack of tickets for one lucky family to see TheatreSquared’s Matilda: The Musical! This wonderful show is on stage at the brand new Fayetteville Public Library […]

Happy 4th of July to you and your family!

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 The carpet cleaners are coming today. It’ll be expensive and leave us with damp carpet longer than we expect. But it must be done. Otherwise, we’d […]

If you’re a new (or new-to-NWA) mama on the hunt for things to do with your baby or toddler in Northwest Arkansas, here’s a big list to help you find some fun together. Click on […]

July 2021 Calendar of Events for Northwest Arkansas Spotlight event: As you know, ALL of the content on nwaMotherlode.com is free and has been for nearly 13 years now. Sponsorship and advertising from local sponsors makes […]

Dear Andi, During the summer, I hate wearing make-up. How can I look my best with a bare face? Andi: With this sticky heat and frequent trips to the pool, I have been taking a […]