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Free Fun For Families: May 7 – 13
This Week: Saturday, May 12 – International Migratory Bird Day @ Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 8am-4pm Head out to Pinnacle for a variety of bird-themed activities including birding trail hikes, a backyard birding workshop, and a talk on hummingbirds. Saturday, May 12 – Stroller Strides Mother’s Day Class @ Allsopp Park, 9am-10am Get a workout while your tot rides along in your stroller. Goody bags will go to the first 10 moms, plus participants will be entered to win … Read entire article »
Filed under: Events, Frugal Fawn, Local Yocal, Spending Less
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, Go Green, Health & Fitness, Local Yocal, Mommyhood, Things to Do, Travel
Band of Mothers
Building a Mommy Network can be difficult whether you are new to the Mommy thing or just in a new town. I’ve wanted to write about this for a long time, so I was excited when Jennifer Pyron at Little Rock Family offered me the opportunity! Go here to check out my article on why moms need friends. At the bottom there are links to four resources to help you build your mommy network if you … Read entire article »
Filed under: Health & Fitness, Mommyhood, Write & Blog
Playground Review: Two Rivers Park
Ok, yes, Two Rivers Park does not technically have a playground. But, it is still a fantastic place to take the kids for some exercise and exploration. Address: Located north of Cantrell Road along the Arkansas River, there are two ways to access the park. Click here for a driving map. Our new favorite way to get to the park is via Two Rivers Bridge. Click Here for more info on the bridge and a link … Read entire article »
Filed under: Local Yocal, Playground Reviews
May Day Memories
As a kid, I moved around a lot, so most of my memories are fractured pieces of this and that that often don’t fit together correctly. But, on this day every year, I have a flood of memories that come back to me from a tiny town called Bourbon, Missouri, where I attended 3rd and 4th grade. Our music teacher, Mr. Tetley, coordinated a May Day celebration every year that included the Maypole Dance, performed by … Read entire article »
Filed under: Not the Dishes
Free Fun For Families: April 29-May 6
This Week: Friday-Sunday, May 4-6 – Toad Suck Daze @ Downtown Conway One of the state’s largest festivals, includes arts and crafts, national entertainment, concessions, stuck on a truck, 5k/10k race, kids’ entertainment and play area, and world famous Championship Toad Races. Saturday, May 5 – Free Kid’s Workshop @ Your Local Home Depot, 9:00am – 12:00 pm These workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety, and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. All kids get to keep … Read entire article »
Filed under: Events, Frugal Fawn, Local Yocal, Spending Less
