Life With Ladybug

By Shannon Magsam As I type this at the kitchen table, I can see my large Christmas tree still holding court in the living room. This year I used all my incoming Christmas cards to […]

By Shannon Magsam, Ladybug’s mama I’ve been making picture albums for my husband’s family for Christmas and at one point last night I had a whole year’s worth of milestones covering the floor of the […]

By Shannon Magsam So I saw this calendar at the Northwest Arkansas Mall the other day called Porn for Women. I have to tell you I was definitely breathing hard after flipping through January to […]

By Shannon Magsam, Ladybug’s mother Yesterday afternoon I ran out the front door on my way to a holiday event — barefoot. My black high heels were still in the car from the last work […]

Hi, dearhearts. No real post here today. Gwen and I are tending a booth at Candy Candy Lane at the Clarion Hotel in Bentonville from noon to 8 p.m. Come by and say hello! I’ll […]

By Shannon Magsam, Ladybug’s mama Well, it seems when Ladybug’s elementary school had a mock presidential election, “Rock” Obama emerged the victor. That’s what Ladybug said anyway. I found it interesting how much she had […]

By Shannon Magsam The grown-ups in this house don’t get out much. We talk about a date night, but it seems we’re all talk and no action. I know you understand. And I know you’ll […]

By Shannon Magsam, Ladybug’s mama Well, my little (33-year-old) brother just tied the knot. I drove down a few days early to help with the preparations, which were extensive since A) the wedding was outdoors […]