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Local Deal: More Game for Your Buck at Playtime Pizza

Local Deal: More Game for Your Buck at Playtime Pizza

If you’ve got kids and live here in Central Arkansas, chance are you’re going to find yourself at Playtime Pizza at one point or another.  Whether it be for a birthday party, or because the inlaws come into town and want to take the kids there, or when your husband decides that it’s a perfect place to go as a grand finale of winter break, you’ll be there, whether you want to be or not. Playtime … Read entire article »

Filed under: Businesses, Frugal Fawn, Local Yocal, Spending Less, Things to Do

Local Deal: Little Gym Classes

Local Deal:  Little Gym Classes

Hey Local Yocals!  Today at Arkansas Daily Deal.com, you can get four classes at The Little Gym plus a yearly membership for $35. If you’ve wanted to see whether The Little Gym is a good fit for your kiddos without long-term obligation, this is a great opportunity! You can try out gymnastics, karate, sport skills, or mommy-and-me classes (for infants and toddlers).   The voucher is good for a year after you purchase it, so you could … Read entire article »

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Cake Pop Winner

Cake Pop Winner

Congrats to Kelcie, the winner of the cake pop giveaway from Ariel’s Cake Pops!  Kelcie’s daughter has a birthday coming up, so maybe we’ll see an Ariel’s Cake Pop appearance on Kelcie’s blog in the near future! If you are sad about not winning this giveaway, head over to Ariel’s Cake Pops on Facebook and check out the pictures of her latest creations.  You know what? You should probably just order yourself a dozen so you’ll … Read entire article »

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Green Earth Pharmacy is Closing

Green Earth Pharmacy is Closing

I just found out this morning that Green Earth Pharmacy and Wellness Center will be closing in about a month.  I’ve recently promoted two different deals on massages at Green Earth here on Instead of the Dishes, so if you purchased those deals, I would recommend getting your appointment booked ASAP. You can book online here. Green Earth was one of my favorite eco-friendly stores in town. I’m sad to see them go.  The silver lining … Read entire article »

Filed under: Businesses, Daily Deals, Go Green, Local Yocal

Ariel’s Cake Pops {review & giveaway}

Ariel’s Cake Pops {review & giveaway}

Cake pops are, by definition, moist handheld confections elegantly placed upon a stick. They’re “popping” up all over the place, and if you haven’t tried one yet, you are missing out.  In my opinion, the best cake pops in town are the locally created, handmade, and custom decorated versions being fashioned by Ariel’s Cake Pops. What’s so great about a cake pop, you ask?  Well… Taste – Ariel’s Cake Pops come in chocolate, red velvet, and yellow flavors … Read entire article »

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Volunteering at Duck Duck Goose

Volunteering at Duck Duck Goose

If you’ve ever considered volunteering at a consignment sale, but aren’t sure what to expect, this guest post is for you. Welcome to my friend, Ashlee Bechdoldt, first time consignment sale volunteer. Ashlee is sharing her experience of volunteering at Duck Duck Goose’s sale set-up day with us. I decided to volunteer 8 hours at Duck Duck Goose (DDG) this year so that I could be among the first to shop the sale before it opens … Read entire article »

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