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Is your tween or teenager lonely?
Mamas, we know the pandemic has been hard on all of us. But there’s no denying it has had a distinct effect on tweens and teenagers. Can you even imagine how your teenage self would’ve […]
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Calendar of Events
Northwest Arkansas Calendar of Events: April 2021
Northwest Arkansas Calendar of Events: April 2021 Welcome to April, mamas! Here’s a list of family-friendly events happening in Northwest Arkansas throughout April 2021. Click on the name of the event to find out more. […]
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Here are some fun pranks to play on the kids on April Fools Day
Mamas, we found a great roundup of fun (and harmless) pranks to play on your kids tomorrow, April Fools’ Day on April 1, 2021. This list from the Reader’s Digest website also includes some links […]
Five Minutes with a Mom
5 Minutes with a Northwest Arkansas Mom: Monica Herrera
Everyone, meet Northwest Arkansas mom, Monica Herrera! She’s a fun mom who knows proper manners (and teaches them to kids!). Read on to see what we mean: Childrens’ names and ages: Isabel (13) Natalia (almost […]
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Spring and Easter books to read to the kids
By April Wallace, nwaMotherlode Early Childhood Editor On springtime afternoons, my boys and I settle onto a bench at the furthest edge of our yard. As the sun shines and the flowers bloom, while the […]
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What We’re Reading: Love and Other Words
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren Shannon and I have been fans of the writing duo (and best friends) Christina Lauren for a while now. The women know how to tell a story, and […]
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The Rockwood Files: Birthday cake with a side of sea slugs
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 I had a birthday this month, and The New York Times gave me a wonderful present. On the day I turned a year older (which in […]
Family Outings
Day trips from Northwest Arkansas for Spring Break week 2021
Sometimes you just have to get away, right? So we started thinking about quick trips that can be made in a day, over a weekend, or during Spring Break. We love a mini excursion. But since […]
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2021 Northwest Arkansas List of Easter Egg Hunts
Northwest Arkansas List of Easter Egg Hunts and Activities for 2021 Easter is on its way to Northwest Arkansas, mamas! Many events are being planned at the last minute due to COVID, but we’ll keep […]
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2021!
Want to tell your kids the story behind the history of St. Patrick’s Day? Click here for the scoop!