Mealtime Mama

All this NWA Mom Prom talk has made us thirsty for some party punch. (If you missed that conversation, click here to read about the Mom Prom that Motherlode is throwing on May 4 and […]

Since it’s Valentine’s week, we figured it’s a Mealtime Mama requirement to focus on treats for your sweets! We found a few fast and easy recipes to whip up for Thursday — or the weekend, […]

Guest post by Kristina Starnes, speech language pathologist specializing in pediatric feeding Dinner time can be anything but enjoyable at times. Not only for those families faced with the challenge of having a very selective […]

We know some of you have been sick with various ailments lately — including the dreaded flu. Well, chicken soup has been proven to help people heal faster. Shannon’s interior designer friend, Beverly Odom, has […]

Happy New Year’s Eve! In the mood for something a little different? These recipes come from a super-talented dad who (unfortunately) doesn’t live in Fayetteville anymore. If you’re tired of the traditional holiday fare and […]

By Shannon Magsam, nwaMotherlode co-founder Have you ever been part of a cookie swap? Well, I hadn’t until last weekend. The Cookie Queen (a.k.a. my blogger friend Christy Walker) hosted at her house in Fayetteville […]

17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is,      Than a fatted calf with hatred. ~ Proverbs 15:17 (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country Preacher Dad” Dearest moms, we’re rounding the last […]

Lots of Northwest Arkansas mamas enjoy the tradition of driving around town looking at Christmas lights while the kids drink hot chocolate in the backseat. We think this popcorn (below) would be a great snack […]