Articles by Shannon

NOTE: This giveaway is now closed. A winner has been chosen and will be announced soon. Walton Arts Center will turn Vegas circa 1960s with the arrival of The Rat Pack — and nwaMotherlode is […]

Name: Lauren Levine Where do you live in NWA? We live in Rogers. Your son’s name and age? Evan (from Heaven) is 6.5 How long have you been married? Nine years What was your first […]

By Shannon Magsam, Ladybug’s mom OK, I know some moms see the big smiley face (or star) on their kids’ paper every week, but it’s been a long time coming for us. Ladybug just got […]

NOTE: This giveaway is closed for comments because we have two winners! A few questions, girls: Do you have all your Christmas shopping done yet? How many date nights have you managed to enjoy with […]

By Jade Stone, NWA wife and mom As we approach yet another holiday season, I find myself preparing for the arrival of the orders for my husband’s second deployment with the National Guard. Jay is […]

Update: There will be several donation opportunities at the First Thursday Fayetteville event (Thursday, Dec. 3). There will be a table for non-perishable food donations through Mayor Lioneld Jordan’s “WE CAN” drive (to support local […]

Thanks to all who nominated your favorite mom-friendly Northwest Arkansas businesses for our “Moms’ Choice Business Directory”! And as promised, we’ve chosen two winners at random to receive four free movie passes to any Malco […]

By Shannon Magsam, nwaMotherlode.com mom We had a great time at the Moms Money Makeover Forum last week. It was a super cold night, but we warmed up fast with good conversation, yummy treats and […]