Articles by nwamamas

By Kim Blakely, pregnant mama blogger Remember this baby I’m carrying? It’s a whirly, swirly, girly girl!! We went in for the big anatomical scan today, and naturally the perinatologist went over every part of […]

By Melanie Merkling, professional photographer & mom I know this is a technical term but I promise not to make it complicated with a bunch of settings and photography lingo. The term “depth of field” […]

If chicken nuggets show up on your dinner table more often than you’d like to admit, Tyson Foods has introduced something that will make us feel less guilty about serving up this kid-friendly fare: 100% […]

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 […]