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The Rockwood Files: Letter to my iPhone

08/20/2022 nwamamas

Dear smartphone, You gave me a real scare yesterday. When I took you into the Apple repair shop, I figured some teenage tech wizard would wave a wand and fix the weird glitch you’ve had […]

2022 Summer Bucket List, Northwest Arkansas things to do
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Funny Friday: The musical tribute to Gen X Summer

08/19/2022 nwamamas

Okay, we could NOT let the summer go by without sharing this amazing tribute to “Gen X Summer,” brilliantly delivered by The Holderness Family. We’re so glad they grew up in the 80s, too, because […]

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Mealtime Mama: Creamy spinach bowtie pasta

08/17/2022 nwamamas

Mamas, I’m not sure where this recipe originally came from but I do know it’s GOOD and it’s crazy easy. I got it years ago from my friend Amy who said it was one of […]

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Links to dorm packing lists for college move-in

08/15/2022 nwamamas

Happy Monday, Northwest Arkansas mamas! Shannon and I both have kids in college these days, and they’ll be on campus again soon. My oldest son will begin his junior year of college soon, and my […]

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The manners checklist for your kids

08/08/2022 nwamamas

When I was pregnant with our first child, Tom and I went to the home of one of his co-workers to have dinner. Shortly after we arrived, the couple’s two little kids appeared in the […]

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The Rockwood Files: To all the teachers I’ve loved before

08/06/2022 nwamamas

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 With less than two weeks to go before school starts again, kids have never been more interested in teachers than they are right now. They’re practically […]

Five Minutes with a Mom

5 Minutes with a Northwest Arkansas Mom: Ashley Clontz

08/05/2022 nwamamas

Mamas, meet local Ashley Clontz, who just realized her dream of becoming a published children’s book author. Congratulations, Ashley! Her book, Giraffe, What Do You Like to Eat?  is adorable and educational. It will definitely spark […]

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What We’re Reading: The Bookish Life of Nina Hill

08/03/2022 nwamamas

Review of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman Happy Wednesday, mamas! Here’s an update on what we’re reading lately. I (Gwen) am extra lucky because I have my own personal reading recommendation […]

Calendar of Events

Northwest Arkansas Calendar of Events: August 2022

08/01/2022 nwamamas

August 2022: Northwest Arkansas Calendar of Events Welcome to August, mamas! We’ve pulled together some of the most fun and family-friendly events in Tontitown Grape Festival This annual event includes carnival rides, grape ice cream, […]

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The Rockwood Files: Ice, Ice, Baby

07/30/2022 nwamamas

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Dear Jack, You picked a good time to do a study abroad trip to Iceland. It’s so weird to know that one of my kids is […]

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Recipe for Orzo Pasta Salad

07/29/2022 nwamamas

We love pasta salad any time of year, but it’s especially good in the summer when you don’t want anything too heavy or too hot. We’re big fans of pasta salad that has an oil-based […]

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What We’re Reading: Book Lovers

07/25/2022 nwamamas

Mamas, we LOVE a fun rom-com novel anytime but especially in the summer. It’s the perfect type of book to read poolside, on the beach or even in your bathroom while you hide out from […]

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The Rockwood Files: Quiet is not weird

07/23/2022 nwamamas

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Despite what you might have heard, “quiet” is not weird. It’s not abnormal. It’s not suspicious. It’s not a threat. It is a personality trait common […]

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Yes you CAN keep these plants alive

07/20/2022 nwamamas

Mamas, I have a long track record as a plant-killer. I didn’t mean to hurt any of them, but I was lousy at remembering to water them or figure out how much light they needed. […]

Family Outings

Jones Center Cinema Plus Event in August

07/19/2022 nwamamas

The Jones Center is bringing back its free movie and music night series, Jones Center Cinema Plus. Friday, July 22, is Soul Night, featuring live music by the Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society All-Stars Youth Ensemble […]

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