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New to Northwest Arkansas? Start here.
Hi, mama! Are you new in town? We know there will be many families moving to our area in the next few days, since many people tend to relocate for a new job when their […]
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Decluttering 101: Some of our favorite tips for getting organized
It’s that time of year when many of us start trying to reorganize our homes in anticipation of relatives and friends coming for a visit for Thanksgiving, Christmas or Hannukah. Most of us didn’t have […]
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On Your Mind: When it’s not the most wonderful time of the year
Q: I’m a mom with two small kids, and they love Christmas and everything leading up to it. I feel guilty about this, but I find it really tough to do all the fun things […]
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Ready for a new recipe? Try this Crockpot Extra Chocolate Cake
We’re pretty sure you all know how much we love an easy Crockpot recipe. But when that recipe involves chocolate, we are definitely on board. Here’s one we unearthed from the recipe box just in […]
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Freaking out about college stuff? Read this.
Mamas, when Shannon and I founded this website in 2008, our oldest kids were in Kindergarten. Those sweet babies have now morphed into JUNIORS IN HIGH SCHOOL!!! No one is more surprised than we are […]
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Need fall decorating inspiration?
Have you decorated your house for fall or Halloween yet? I tend to get stuck in the same old look from year to year, so I went looking for some online ideas and photos to […]
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The Rockwood Files: Falling for Fall
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 “Ah, there you are.” Last night’s thunderstorm brought rumbles of his arrival. I went to sleep hoping for the long-awaited return. Like a sweetheart coming home […]
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A short barre workout to do at home
We’re always on the hunt for a solid — but short — workout that we can squeeze in at home when there’s just not enough time for anything else. And the good news is that […]
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What We’re Reading: Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
Small Great Things, by Jodi Picoult Okay, I know I’m late to the party. I can’t believe this was my first Jodi Picoult novel, but now I’m hooked! I loved, loved, loved Picoult’s 2016 novel Small […]
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Are we teaching kids the wrong way to find happiness? Read this.
Shannon sent me this article from Time magazine that I am still thinking about weeks later. It’s a must-read for parents, and we guarantee it will change the way you think about trying to help […]