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Motherhood is Like a Cruise

Motherhood is Like a Cruise

Hubby and I were watching a “behind the scenes” type show about the cruise ship industry. They were talking about the tons of food that is prepared and consumed on each cruise, how much fuel is burned each day, and how many crewmembers working ten hour shifts for seven days in a row it takes to make the cruisers’ vacations magical. As the credits rolled, hubs said, “Can you imagine doing all that work every … Read entire article »

Filed under: Featured, Homemaking, Mommyhood

Throwback: The Sugar Plum Ball

Throwback: The Sugar Plum Ball

Thought I’d share a little Thursday Throwback via this post that I wrote for Only in Arkansas about the Sugar Plum Ball (go read it).  Carina and Craig attended when Carina was age 3 and 4 and had so much fun! … Read entire article »

Filed under: Guest Blogger, Things to Do in Central Arkansas

Organizing Winter Gear

Organizing Winter Gear

I have a guest post up this week over on my dear friend Nancy’s blog, There is Grace. It’s a step by step guide on how I tackled the Polar Gear Vortex that was my front entryway last winter.  If you’re already dreading the bundling, unbundling, and searching for lost gloves that this season brings, go check out this fun and easy DIY winter organization project! … Read entire article »

Filed under: 417 With Kids, Guest Blogger, Homemaking, Mommyhood

Stitch Fix #3

Stitch Fix #3

I’m excited to share my third stitch fix with you! As I mentioned in my last stitch fix post, I have heard that the third fix is supposed to be the “magic” one where things start to jive, so I was really excited to get it.  If you want to learn more about Stitch Fix, check out my first stitch fix post. Here’s what I received in fix number 3: 1. Finch Floral & Dot Tab-Sleeve Blouse … Read entire article »

Filed under: Not the Dishes, Product Reviews

Down in the Delta

Down in the Delta

Helena, Arkansas is a small city on the banks of the Mississippi River. Some would call it a town, but I’m going to call it a city because of 1) Its size relative to other towns in the Delta Region, and 2) The number of descriptive words that come to my mind when I think about my recent visit there. Helena right now is such an interesting mix of things: historical, progressive, cultural, charming, adventuresome, southern, … Read entire article »

Filed under: Arkansas, Travel

Shopping and Eating in Historic Hillcrest

Shopping and Eating in Historic Hillcrest

The Historic Hillcrest neighborhood is one of those places that I wish I would have spent more time in when I lived in Little Rock.  Last time I visited I took notes and pictures on all the fun places to eat and shop. You can read all about it over at Only in Arkansas. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Arkansas, Guest Blogger, Things to Do in Central Arkansas, Travel