Articles by nwamamas

The latest crazy — yet tasty — recipes come from two nwaMotherlode readers. The first one is chocolate cake in a mug from Fayetteville mom of two, Shannon Jones (who got it from her neighbor, […]

By Kim Blakely So, some people have wondered how I’m doing with the South Beach Diet. I’ve stuck with it and I’ve lost seven pounds, although I am cautiously hoping to gain every one of […]

If you’re one of the millions of people battling fall allergies right now, this Q&A with Dr. Jenny Campbell of Hedberg Allergy & Asthma Center is just what the doctor ordered. Be sure to e-mail […]

By Marci Tate It’s just about time to start snuggling in every evening with a good book. Nothing too hard, just something to keep you entertained. Here are a few choices. This feel-good novel follows […]

By Gwen Rockwood, columnist and mama of 3 The night before our trip I spent hours packing our bags and carry-on luggage. I thought of every possible in-flight scenario and packed the appropriate diversion to […]

Where do babies come from? It’s the classic question, the one we all anticipate when we have kids. I have to admit I’ve always taken the cowardly route when it came to answering my daughter’s […]

Name: Gail Nation Residence: Fayetteville, Ark. Child(ren): Kelli, 22 and Chase, 20 Grandchild(ren): 22-month-old Matthew (Kelli’s little one) Born and raised: In Dumas, Ark. Where do you work? “I’m an RN, but right now I’m […]

By Shannon Magsam Nancy Firmin’s fellow cooking friends like to pilfer her herbs. She grows a wide variety: parsley, sage, rosemary, lemongrass, chives, parsley, mint, basil and cilantro. The herb garden is in the front […]