Uncategorized
To all the foods I’ve loved before…
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist, novelist, and mom of 3 One of my favorite things about food is how even one smell or bite can become a time machine. It happened last week when a […]
Articles by nwamamas
Front Page Posts
Caramel Apple Dip recipe
Every time my mom makes her famous “apple dip,” we all keep coming back to it, again and again. Everyone knows caramel and apples are good together, but adding the cream cheese and crushed Heath […]
Fitness
Must-have safety items to have with you on walking trails
Happy spring, fellow mamas! Everything is blooming. The weather is great. And that means it’s time to hit the trail with our little ones. I know we’re always thinking of our babies’ safety, but you […]
Front Page Posts
Digital ears are everywhere
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist, novelist, and mom of 3 Here’s a transcript of a conversation I had last week with the software robot, Alexa, who lives in our kitchen. Me (eating breakfast and looking […]
Family Outings
2026 Summer Bucket List: 24 ideas for things to do with kids in Northwest Arkansas!
25 things to do with the kids during Summer 2022 in Northwest Arkansas […]
Family Outings
2026 Fireworks + Events Guide: July 4th Fun in Northwest Arkansas
The July 4th holiday is right around the corner, and Northwest Arkansas does not disappoint when it comes to fun family events! Below is the big list of where to watch fireworks plus other fun […]
Front Page Posts
Get a little thrill
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mom of 3 “I forgot how nice it is to be able to walk all the way around my bed,” he said. “And it doesn’t matter when I need […]
Artsy Mama
Giveaway: Tickets to Fireworks Show at the AMP!
July will be here in a hot minute, so it’s time to make holiday plans. One of the BEST fireworks shows in Northwest Arkansas happens at the AMP in Rogers on July 4th. This week […]
Front Page Posts
Things to do for families in Northwest Arkansas
If you’re new to Northwest Arkansas — or a new mama navigating the neighborhoods for the first time with a baby on the hip — we thought you’d appreciate some local exploring options. Click on […]
Front Page Posts
We’re looking for Motherlode’s new owner
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Mamas, it’s time for us to hand over ownership and management of nwaMotherlode to the next generation of mamas. We founded this website 18 years ago and raised it alongside our own kids. […]