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What We’re Reading: Book Lovers
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 […]
Year: 2022
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The Rockwood Files: Quiet is not weird
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
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
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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Giveaway: Tickets to see Encanto Sing-a-Long movie at the AMP
Editor’s note: Here’s an encore giveaway for an upcoming family event at the Walmart AMP in Rogers. If your kids love Encanto, this is a must-see sing-along film concert that will be packed with lots […]
Artsy Mama
Giveaway: Tickets to Big Time Rush in concert at the AMP
Guess what, mamas! This week we’re featuring a concert ticket giveaway for a group that has evolved from a Nickelodeon show to become a real-life band and now they’re global performers. We’re giving away 4 […]
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The Rockwood Files: House rules
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and Northwest Arkansas mama of 3 There are rules here. Every household has them, some stricter than others. Without them, there’d be confusion, chaos, maybe even war. Some rules are […]
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Mealtime Mama: Special Spinach Salad
Happy Monday, mamas! I went to a Bible study meeting not long ago and one of the ladies there had brought this spinach salad that I fell in LOVE with. So delicious. I asked for […]
Baby Gear & Gadgets
How to make sensory boxes for toddlers and preschoolers
By April Wallace, nwaMotherlode contributing writer If you haven’t already heard, or seen a million pictures on Pinterest, sensory bins are all the rage for toddlers. They come in many shapes, colors and sizes to […]
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Tweens & Teens: 7 signs that your teen might be vaping
7 signs that your teen might be vaping Mamas, if you’ve read or watched the news lately, you know there has been a huge unexplained spike in deaths related to vaping (or e-cigarettes). Many of […]
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The Rockwood Files: An expensive free cat
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Sometimes you throw one small pebble of change into the Universe and the ripples create a tsunami of trouble. That’s what happened to me last week […]
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Happy 4th of July!
From our families to yours, Happy 4th of July 2022!
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The Rockwood Files: Is this thing actually ringing?
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 One of the biggest differences between me as a 15-year-old girl and my present-day 15-year-old daughter is our experience with phone calls. I loved them because […]
Calendar of Events
Northwest Arkansas Calendar of Events: July 2022
July 2022: Northwest Arkansas Calendar of Events July is bursting with events, mamas! Here’s our list of where to see 2022 fireworks. We also put together a Summer 2022 bucket list for even more ideas […]
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Flag Cheesecake Recipe for 4th of July
The 4th of July will be here in flash! Do you have a fun dessert in mind for the holiday? If you’re having a cookout or any kind of gathering, we think this cheesecake dessert […]