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Holiday Programming on Network TV
Back at the beginning of October, we ditched our dish. I’m not a huge TV watcher (no time, what with my internet addiction), so I wasn’t too sad to see it go, until I realized that we are going to miss out on ABC Family’s Holiday lineup of Christmas classics. So, I’ve spent a few hours mining the world wide web and have put together a schedule of the family friendly holiday shows airing on … Read entire article »
Filed under: Frugal Fawn, Mommyhood, Things to Do
Free Fun For Families: The DIY Edition
Hi All. For various reasons, this will be the last Free Fun For Families post here on Instead of the Dishes for the Central Arkansas region. So, instead of publishing my normal list, I thought I would share all the resources that I use to compile my lists of free events for families. Little Rock Family Magazine - Your A-number one resource for family friendly events, Little Rock Family doesn’t have a separate list for free events, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Local Yocal, Things to Do
Our Little Rock Bucket List
With our house on the market and our daddy still traveling for work full time, I haven’t scheduled much this summer. So, with some help from friends, I’ve come up with this “bucket list” of things to do this summer in Little Rock. Free items are marked with an astrisk. Activities The Wonder Place Day Trip to Hot Springs – Mid-America Science Museum, National Park Aquarium Historic Arkansas Museum* Wild River Country Millenium Bowl Jump Zone Trip to Memphis – Zoo, Children’s Museum, … Read entire article »
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Free Fun For Families – The Movie Edition
Instead of my normal calendar of free events, I thought I’d share this summer’s free (or almost free) movie schedules with you. Chenal 9 @ The Promenade at Chenal Movies are free and play Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10:00am and 12:30pm June 12, 13 & 14 – Puss in Boots June 19, 20 & 21 – Alvin and the Chipmunks – Chipwrecked June 26, 27 & 28 – Mr. Popper’s Penguins July 3, 4 & 5 – Stuart Little 3 July … Read entire article »
Filed under: Local Yocal, Things to Do
Finding Farmers’ Markets and Harvest Fun
I was going to put together a list of Farmers’ Markets in Central Arkansas, but then I found that Julie over at Real Food in Little Rock already had a great list of Farmers’ Markets in Little Rock. Go Here to check it out. If you’re not in Little Rock, check out Local Harvest’s Website to find a Farmers’ Market near you. You can search a variety of different types of resources by zip code. And, if … Read entire article »
Filed under: Arkansas, Around the Town, Garden, Go Green, Health, Health & Fitness, Local Yocal, Mommyhood, Things to Do, Travel
Family-Friendly Fitness Events
Spring is near, and that means more time outside! Now is also a great time to make good on those health-related new year’s resolutions. And of course, the family that plays together stays together. Ok, if those cliches aren’t enough to motivate you to get out and exercise with your family, here are some truly good reasons – Family-Friendly Fitness Events happening and around Central Arkansas! Kidsfest Superhero Race – March 31 @Simon Park in Downtown … Read entire article »
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