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Five Minutes with a Mom: Jeannette Balleza Collins

04/12/2018 nwamamas

We’ve known Jeannette for many years and we have always been impressed by her work ethic, inclusive attitude and a rare kindness that just emanates from her person. Get to know Jeannette better with this […]

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5 Minutes with a Mom: Jacqueline Presley

03/22/2018 nwamamas

Jacqueline Presley is a local mama we met before she was even a mama! We met her shortly after we launched nwaMotherlode.com (nearly 10 years ago!) and she was pregnant with her first baby. We […]

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5 Minutes with a Northwest Arkansas (Dance Teacher) Mom: Dorothy Taylor

02/26/2018 nwamamas

Dorothy Taylor, the mom of two twenty-somethings, has been the director of Ballet Westside for 32 years. Over that time, she’s taken many aspiring dancers, who might not normally have a chance to participate, under […]

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5 Minutes with a Northwest Arkansas Mom: Precious Baugh

02/08/2018 nwamamas

We met Precious Baugh when she taught a Photoshop class that we attended years ago. We keep up on Facebook. She’s super smart, funny and loves hard. We’re so happy she and her husband have […]

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5 Minutes with a Northwest Arkansas Mom: Dominique Seitz

01/24/2018 nwamamas

Dominique Seitz is a dynamo who also pours out peaceful vibes when you meet her. She was a volunteer greeter at last year’s NWA Mom Prom and, as you’ll read in her interview, it was […]

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5 Minutes with a Northwest Arkansas Mom (and Gigi): Kim Marquette

01/11/2018 nwamamas

We met Kim and her husband, John, recently at a New Year’s Eve party. She had us all laughing the whole night. We know you’ll enjoy this little Q&A with Kim, who’s a young granny […]

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5 Minutes with a Northwest Arkansas Mom: Rhonda Shaw

12/27/2017 nwamamas

Kids’ names and ages: Avery 17, Abby 15, Ben 9, Aubrey 7, Brock 5 Tell us about your family dynamic. How would you describe the Shaws? The Shaws are an adventurous bunch! Most of us […]

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5 Minutes with a Northwest Arkansas Mom: Jessica Skordal

12/14/2017 nwamamas

Jessica Skordal is the mama of three, a busy non-profit employee and a tireless advocate for her son, Dawson, who has autism. Read more about her in this Q&A: Kids’ names and ages: I’m the […]

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5 Minutes with a Northwest Arkansas Mom: Chastity Clark Fittro

11/30/2017 nwamamas

Son’s name and age: Clark Henry Fittro – he will be 2 on 12/4. My husband is Zach. What’s a piece of (hard-won) advice you give other mamas? Pick your battles, otherwise you will find […]

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5 Minutes with a Northwest Arkansas Mom: Beth Bobbitt

11/16/2017 nwamamas

We’ve known Beth Bobbitt for many years, from when she was working at Walton Arts Center. She’s absolutely delightful and NWA is lucky to have her here! Now she’s mama to Edie, 22 months, and […]

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