Fitness
Low and Slow Workout
Hate cardio workouts? All the huffing and puffing and sweating? Then shift gears into the “low and slow” workout. But beware… it’s not easy. The slower movements really make your core muscles work for every […]
Year: 2023
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Are you making these mistakes while washing towels?
Okay, so I thought I knew exactly how to wash my towels. Having a soft, fluffy bath towel is a big deal to me, so I really do want to keep them nice and fresh. […]
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The Rockwood Files: 4 Friends, 50 Years
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Ten years ago, I got on a plane and went to Chicago. It took months of planning, but we pulled it off. I spent the weekend […]
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Recipe for St. Patrick’s Day treats
Happy Thursday, mamas! Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, and we found a few recipes you might want to try (or make with the kids) to celebrate the day. We found this great recipe a few […]
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Walton Arts Center announces Broadway shows for 2023-2024 season
Every year, it feels a little like Christmas in March when Walton Arts Center announces its new Broadway series. If you or someone in your family LOVES live theatre, this is a huge announcement. It […]
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Giveaway: Tickets to VoiceJam Competition at Walton Arts Center
There’s something magical about the human voice combining with other voices to create music — no instruments necessary. And this week we’re giving away FOUR tickets to see that magic happen on stage when the VoiceJam […]
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The Rockwood Files: I think I can
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 As a little kid, I loved the book “The Little Engine That Could.” It was published in the 1930s, and it’s a story about the power […]
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How to rest without feeling guilty
Most moms feel it — that little pang of guilt whenever we sit down to rest. It happens to me a lot, and it happened way more when my kids were little. There’s just always […]
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Giveaway: Tickets to see The Jungle Book on stage at Walton Arts Center
Grab your kids and head to the jungle! This week we’re giving away FOUR tickets to the performance of The Jungle Book performed live on stage at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023. If […]
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The Rockwood Files: The Text Trail
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Last week, we got a text from my son Jack, who’s away at college for his freshman year. He sent it to our family’s group text […]
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Alanis Morissette fans need to see this
We spent much of our youth singing Alanis Morissette songs at TOP volume in our car alone (or with our Alanis-loving friends). We had no idea her songs are also perfect for family life! Leave […]
Family Outings
Reviews of Northwest Arkansas parks
Enjoy this spring weather, and mix it up this week by taking the kids to check out a Northwest Arkansas park you’ve never seen before. Below is list of some local parks and reviews and […]
Calendar of Events
March 2023: Northwest Arkansas Calendar of Events
Northwest Arkansas Calendar of Events for March 2023 We can’t believe it’s already March 2023! We’re ready for it, though. As always, here’s our monthly curated list of some of the best family-friendly things […]
Fitness
A one-dumbbell workout to do at home
If you have one single dumbbell (or something that weighs about the same as a dumbbell) then you have a workout! No need for fancy equipment at the gym. Grab an empty spot on the […]
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Are you a re-watcher? Here’s why we love it.
If you ask my husband how many times I’ve seen the movie Pretty Woman, he’d probably say “A GAJILLION. Please make her stop.” He knows there are a handful of movies and sitcoms that I […]