By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Once upon a time, during a moonlit night, an unsuspecting woman descended the steps of her backyard deck and stepped onto the stone patio. Her […]
Mamas, here are the three words you must remember: “It doesn’t matter.” Both Shannon and I have kids in college now, and we were nodding our heads in total agreement when we read this article […]
Woohooo! We love finding a new recipe! This one looks SO good, and it’s from one of our favorite recipe websites — Damn Delicious. What I love about this Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta recipe is […]
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 I miss the writers. The Writers Guild of America went on strike in early May, and it has been a creative wasteland on television ever since. […]
Finally! Some exercise that doesn’t even require us to stand up! We already love yoga for its ability to deliver a stretch, tone muscles, and calm the mind. So we pounced on this 20-minute “chair […]
We read the book Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus late last year and can’t believe we’ve waited this long to write about it on nwaMotherlode.com. It is SO FREAKING GOOD. If you haven’t read it […]
How many opportunities do you get to see a musical icon play live on stage? This is one of those rare times. This week we’re giving away two tickets to see the legendary Sting in […]
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 I only remember a little about being 7 years old. I remember my second-grade teacher’s name was Mrs. Wood, and she had beautiful dark hair and […]
Happy Friday, mamas! Are you ready to call those Hogs and eat some tailgate food? Whether you’re going to a tailgate party at the stadium or having one of your own at home in front […]
The thing I’ve loving this month — The Log Candle — was actually a gift from my husband’s brother, Mike, and his wife Yvonne. They said they picked it up at a craft fair in […]
If you’re shopping for the holidays or a birthday gift soon, here’s a list of toys that might come in handy — especially if you’ve got some babies to buy for this year. Good Housekeeping […]
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Pop… pop… pop. I’m sitting at my desk, methodically squeezing the sheet of bubble wrap I plucked from an Amazon box. My office door is closed […]
Just when you think the Holderness family couldn’t possibly top their last video… they go for a walk and nail another one. For all fellow who love a “walk around the neighborhood,” you’re gonna LOVE […]
Do you ever wish you’d done a few things differently back in high school? Some of those “woulda-coulda-shoulda” moments might help your kids avoid the same regrets. We love some of the ideas included in […]
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 My family of five (plus one large dog) made it home last week after a 14-hour road trip to the coast of beautiful South Carolina. Fourteen […]
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