What We’re Reading

Mamas, we LOVE a fun rom-com novel anytime but especially in the summer. It’s the perfect type of book to read poolside, on the beach or even in your bathroom while you hide out from […]

Mamas, my kids aren’t in the picture book age range anymore, but I’ve certainly read plenty of them over the years. But recently a picture book titled “What Do You Do with an Idea?” was […]

Need a great book to either read or listen to on Audible as you’re on the road (or in the skies) this week for Spring Break? We’ve got one! And if you love a good […]

Need a good novel to snuggle up with this weekend? We’ve got one that will keep you turning pages. It’s called “Who’s That Girl?” written by one of our favorite authors, Mhairi McFarlane. What’s it […]

By April Wallace, Northwest Arkansas mama and nwaMotherlode contributor If there’s ever any holiday you can justify buying loads of books for, it should be Valentine’s Day because kids don’t tire of hearing that we […]

Book reviews: The Dearly Beloved and The Midnight Library By April Wallace, Northwest Arkansas mom and Early Childhood Editor for nwaMotherlode.com When my favorite bookstagram reviewer sang the praises of The Dearly Beloved by Cara […]

If you have little ones who are worried about going to sleep because of the possibility of “monsters” in the room, there’s a children’s book you can read to them to help put those fears […]

Reviews by April Wallace, Early Childhood Editor for nwaMotherlode.com Every year on October 1, I wake my boys up for the first batch of banana bread of the season and start the daily tradition of […]