Month: June 2023

Northwest Arkansas Calendar of Events: July 2023 Happy July, Northwest Arkansas mamas! We can’t believe how fast the summer is flying by. Here are the fun things to check out this month in NWA. If […]

Mamas, I wish I was more of a “visual thinker.” Unfortunately, I’m one of those people who walks into my closet and just stands there staring at the clothes with no idea what to wear. […]

Do your kids love pop-up books as much as ours did when they were little? Even adults love a good pop-up book. There’s just something delightful about turning the page and getting a 3-D surprise. […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 About 21 years ago, I learned one of my first lessons about being a parent. When our son was born, I thought he was perfect. So […]

Have you heard of this term? “Negging.”  I’d never seen this word before, and since I’m a word nerd, I wanted to read more about it. Experts say “negging” is making negative comments that don’t […]

Welcome back to another installment of “Things We’re Loving.” This month, I’ll tell you about something that makes me smile every time I see it on my desk. Even better, it was made by an […]

If you’re pregnant and in the process of brainstorming potential baby names, we KNOW how hard that decision can be. We’ve been there, too. Most of us like to have the baby’s name ready to […]

One of the BEST fireworks shows in Northwest Arkansas happens at the AMP in Rogers on July 4th. This week we’ve got a giveaway that will set you up with free tickets to the July 4th […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 If you want a giant display of green leaves, I’ve got you covered. If you prefer a vase full of stunning hydrangea blooms, I’ve got nothing. […]

Mamas, this is one of my favorite book recommendations of the whole YEAR. Author Abby Jimenez doesn’t disappoint, and her newest release is also my new personal favorite in this genre. It’s titled “Yours Truly,” […]

sponsored post Hey, Northwest Arkansas mamas! We heard about a great event happening on June 23, 2023, that you should check out — especially if your kids love to ride bikes and/or play in the […]

Tick Bite Safety 101: Here’s what parents need to remember I hate to bring it up, but it’s time. Summer is tick season, and nothing grosses me out more than these nasty little buggers. My […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Yesterday, Tom and I went to Walmart Supercenter and split up to find what we needed. Ten minutes later, I got a phone call from him. […]