Previously on Motherlode…

If you need a place for the kids to play where you won’t feel like you’re suffocating in the 100-degree heat, we’ve got the perfect spot. JumpZone is bouncy for kids and air-conditioned for you. […]

The mamas love, love Rice Krispies Treats and these just look so summery and delicious that we wanted to share! These would be perfect for a party or any old day, in our opinion. The […]

By Jackie Helton, the Music Mama It’s August, and most kids are headed back to school soon. This month can be a stressful time for kids AND moms, so I’m offering a playlist with some […]

Thanks, July Girls, for sharing your birthdays with us. August Birthday Girls, it’s your turn! E-mail us at mamas@nwaMotherlode.com (or comment below) and we’ll put you on the list for next month. If you’re new […]

Note from the mamas: The Country Preacher Dad’s pastoral duties called this weekend, so we’re running a previous devotion from July 2009. “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 When we left last weekend for our little cabin in the woods, we had five family members in the minivan. When we returned, there were six. […]

On Tuesday night, I took my 3-year-old daughter Kate to see Disney’s Beauty and the Beast musical at Walton Arts Center. It was opening night for this show, and the place was packed! Kate dressed […]

Welcome back to another edition of Tweens & Teens. I hope everyone is having a great summer, and it’s so very hard to believe that school is right around the corner. That means SHOPPING for […]