Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede Is Magical, Don’t Miss It
We are so excited to Partner with Dolly Parton’s Stampede to bring you this Holiday Cheer! Only a two-hour drive from Northwest Arkansas there is a spectacular Christmas show your whole family will love. I just went for the first time with my four sons, ages 10-5. Their eyes twinkled with delight from beginning to […]
In Remembrance: Babies Gone Too Soon
October 14, 2002 was a Monday. It was the Columbus Day holiday, and my husband had the day off. I hadn’t been well lately – kind of nauseous, tired, not quite myself. I had almost gotten car sick just a few days before on a short ride to take our then 4 year-old son and […]
The Surprise Sweet Spot :: 2 and 4
My girls are two and four and my family has found itself in the middle of a surprise sweet spot. The “sweet spot” of parenting isn’t supposed to happen until the kids are all over the age of 5, but this is pretty sweet if you ask me. Yes, I am still dealing with tantrums. […]
Hi, I’m New Here
I’ve moved 7 times. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. When people ask where I am from, they get the full, too much information shared, story of every place I’ve ever lived. I’m exhausted for them. The majority of my moves were when I was growing up – new schools, new sports teams, new […]
Tips for Buying a House in Northwest Arkansas
We just recently bought a new house in Bentonville. After living in the same house in Pea Ridge for thirteen years, we were not prepared for how intense house shopping would be this time around. The market in Northwest Arkansas moves very quickly and honestly the process was a little discouraging at times. I wanted […]
Mom on the Run
It’s nearly the start of running season again. While the temps haven’t fallen just yet, my time spent pounding the pavement has increased dramatically as I ramp up the mileage for that first half marathon. The Hero Half Marathon is almost here, and already I’m having dreams about it. Some good, where I cross the […]
Becoming a Special Needs Mom
When you have a baby, you roll the dice. Boy or girl. Tall or short. Brown eyes or blue. Quiet or outgoing. “Normal” or… unique. Sometimes you know right away that your child will lead a special life. Sometimes it’s a slow process of discovery. But it always comes with surprises. Changes to your life […]
For My People Without Kids
My husband and I once made the decision not to have children. We didn’t want to mess with the recipe of what was working in our life. We felt good about the decision and the life it would bring us. Until one fateful night in the Emergency Room, we got the surprise of our lifetime. […]
Sharing the Sport
This post is brought to you in partnership with the Football Matters campaign. National Football Foundation (NFF) launched Football Matters to celebrate the positive impact the game has made on millions of players, coaches, administrators, volunteers, and fans nationwide. On November 1, 2013, my husband and I sat in the doctor’s office of my OBGYN, […]
Happy Hens, Happy Eggs, Happy Families
We are proud to partner with Happy Egg to bring you healthy recipes!It’s always nice to visit the local farmer’s market and come home with quality items that you feel good about feeding to your family. There’s a certain peace of mind that comes with knowing that a little extra love and care went into […]