Previously on Motherlode…

We all know that some subjects are tough to explain to little kids with lots of questions or fears. So I was happy when I spotted a certain page in the Fall 2009 edition of […]

We moms tend to find out pretty early when one of our kids is a natural performer. Some start singing, dancing or putting on little “shows” for us at an early age. If you have […]

Dear Andi, I want to look “glamorous” on New Year’s Eve, but I am stuck in my old make-up routine. What do you recommend to make the night more special? Dear Glamour-envious, Back in the […]

“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!” Matthew 7:11 (NKJV) […]

Anybody besides us feeling worn out after all the holiday hoopla? Buddy, we know EXACTLY how you feel. Here’s hoping your weekend is peaceful and relaxing.

Thanks to local mom Ryan who sent in this photo of her adorable little Christmas mouse. “Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse…” 

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Even though Christmas isn’t over yet, I’m already a little sad that soon it will be. The kids will rip through those hours of shopping and […]

By Jade Stone, military mom The Christmas season is in to full swing and there’s a myriad of Christmas parties that one feels obligated to attend.  I do my social duty to make an appearance […]