Month: October 2022

Mamas, this is no trick! We’ve got another NWA Boutique Show giveaway this week! Whether you’re looking to snag some gifts for friends and family, or just look for some treats for you, this is […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 I have a condition many parents suffer from: Worst Case Scenario Syndrome or WCSS. It’s not in the official book of diseases because I just made […]

Mamas, we know “board” foods (like the trending butter boards) are all the rage right now, so here’s a way to use that board for a Halloween spread (and super cute buffet centerpiece) that the […]

Happy Wednesday, mamas! Have you ever taken your kids to a symphony performance? It’s an experience every kid should have, and now your kids can see the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) for free! Tickets […]

Mamas, it’s time for one of our favorite shopping events of the year! The NWA Boutique Show ushers in the holiday season and we always find the best gifts there, all in one place. This year […]

Dear Inside His Head, My husband and I have totally different ways of disciplining our kids and it’s causing a lot of problems as you can imagine. My husband is a “Do as you’re told” […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 For decades, we’ve known that sex sells – products, movies, just about anything. But now nostalgia is gaining ground. Yesterday my 15-year-old daughter asked if we […]

Mamas, we are always on the lookout for great articles and posts that help us navigate the teen years. Shannon and I both have teens right now so we need all the tips and insight […]

You already know the amazing songs, so now it’s time to see the show — in the flesh, on stage at Walton Arts Center. We are so “jazzed” to be giving away 2 tickets to […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 I’m almost 21 years into this motherhood gig, and time is a great teacher. Here are three “rules” I’d ditch if I were a new parent. […]

Not only is the idea behind this viral video hilarious, it also looks like a good way to entertain the cat AND the kids. It might just wear both of them out. Just make the […]

Dear Denise, We just adopted a new puppy and I’ve been reading a little about “clicker training”. How does clicker training work and do you think it’s effective? Can a dog of any age respond […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 The next time I get on a plane, I hope I sit next to an animal behaviorist. Because I have questions. When I watch our three […]