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The Rockwood Files: I think I can
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 As a little kid, I loved the book “The Little Engine That Could.” It was published in the 1930s, and it’s a story about the power […]
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How to rest without feeling guilty
Most moms feel it — that little pang of guilt whenever we sit down to rest. It happens to me a lot, and it happened way more when my kids were little. There’s just always […]
Artsy Mama
Giveaway: Tickets to see The Jungle Book on stage at Walton Arts Center
Grab your kids and head to the jungle! This week we’re giving away FOUR tickets to the performance of The Jungle Book performed live on stage at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023. If […]
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The Rockwood Files: The Text Trail
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Last week, we got a text from my son Jack, who’s away at college for his freshman year. He sent it to our family’s group text […]
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Alanis Morissette fans need to see this
We spent much of our youth singing Alanis Morissette songs at TOP volume in our car alone (or with our Alanis-loving friends). We had no idea her songs are also perfect for family life! Leave […]
Calendar of Events
March 2023: Northwest Arkansas Calendar of Events
Northwest Arkansas Calendar of Events for March 2023 We can’t believe it’s already March 2023! We’re ready for it, though. As always, here’s our monthly curated list of some of the best family-friendly things […]
Fitness
A one-dumbbell workout to do at home
If you have one single dumbbell (or something that weighs about the same as a dumbbell) then you have a workout! No need for fancy equipment at the gym. Grab an empty spot on the […]
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Are you a re-watcher? Here’s why we love it.
If you ask my husband how many times I’ve seen the movie Pretty Woman, he’d probably say “A GAJILLION. Please make her stop.” He knows there are a handful of movies and sitcoms that I […]
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Waking up in the night? Try these ideas
One of the side effects of being a mama — especially when life is hard and you are STRESSED — is waking up in the middle of the night and then not being able to […]
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The Rockwood Files: Football is life
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Last night we watched the Superbowl. Sometimes, I watch it for funny commercials if I don’t have a favorite team in the matchup. But last night, […]