Previously on Motherlode…

  On Friday, May 21, at 1 p.m., there’s something you and the kids will love to see: the release of over 500 large butterflies! Wings of Hope is a FREE family-friendly festival from noon to […]

Dear Andi, I know I need to wear it, but I hate the greasy feel of sunscreen. Any recommendations? I am the same way and tend to avoid sunscreen altogether to prevent that icky grease-slick […]

There’s a grassroots expression of the Not For Sale Campaign mission in our state and on Saturday they’ll present the Free2Walk and 5K Fun Run. This is a fundraiser to raise awareness about human trafficking […]

Note from the mamas: Congratulations to Lesha Shaver, winner of tickets to see The Man Who Planted Trees and to Lisa Fogel for winning Butterfly Garden tickets. Both also received dinner at Kosmos! As part […]

We’ve had enormous response to the Spring Clean Giveaway sponsored by  Metro Appliances & More. The comments about your laundry disaster have been great! If you haven’t thrown your name in the hat yet, remember […]

  It’s time for a virtual trip to the doctor’s office. This week we’re checking in with Dr. Mary Bourland, a cardiac surgeon for Mercy Health System of Northwest Arkansas. Dr. Bourland is a fellow […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 You never forget your first time. (No, not that kind of first time.) I’m talking about your first time on two wheels – those first moments […]

Question: Is it my imagination or is this year’s spring allergy season worse? My kids have had trouble and even my husband, who almost never has allergy issues, is having a hard time this spring. […]