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A Weatherproof Family Weekend
Looking for an easy weekend getaway this summer? Or, anytime, really? The kids and I spent the weekend in Rogers, Arkansas recently and had a grand time. The first of a series of three articles I am writing about our trip is up on the Visit Rogers website. (Disclosure: I am being paid to write these articles, because, you know, that’s what I do for a living…) It covers the attractions that we visited that … Read entire article »
Filed under: 417 With Kids, Arkansas, Travel, Weekend Getaways
Exploring Springfield, Missouri
Disclosure: This blog outlines my experiences while on an expenses paid press tour hosted by the Springfield CVB for Missouri Women Bloggers. All opinions are my own. We all know how it goes. The place we live has something it’s famous for – some attraction, or park, or land formation that people come from far away to see. But not you. You live here! You don’t do those touristy things! Well, this past weekend, I had the opportunity to … Read entire article »
Filed under: 417 With Kids, Missouri, Things to Do, Travel, Weekend Getaways
Why Aren’t You Ordering Your Groceries Online!?
Friends, on Saturday I went to Hy-Vee and spent $200, but I never even went inside! I spent 5 minutes in the parking lot and went home with a trunk crammed full of groceries. Yes indeed, I ordered my groceries through Hy-Vee’s Aisles Online program. The only regret I have is that I did not know about this service sooner! If you order at least $100 worth of items, the Aisles Online service is completely free. And if … Read entire article »
Filed under: 417 With Kids, Grocery Shopping, Homemaking, Product Reviews, Shopping
Shopping Small with the Help of the Elves in Eureka Springs
Disclosure: We received a one night hotel stay plus a Shop Small goodie bag in exchange for this blog post. All opinions belong to myself, my family, and that pesky ghost that came with us from the Basin Park Hotel. We are long-time fans of the village of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. It’s only about an hour and forty five minutes from our home in Southwest Missouri, but a road trip to Eureka is like going through a time … Read entire article »
Filed under: 417 With Kids, Arkansas, Day Trips, Travel, Weekend Getaways
Bye Bye, Winter Blues
Well, we just got socked by another snow storm here in the middle lands. Fittingly, I’m sharing a guest post that just went up over on the Happy Family blog yesterday. Head on over and check out my post on Warding off the Winter Blues. I would love it if you would leave a comment with your tips and tricks for keeping your family happy in the Winter time! … Read entire article »
Filed under: 417 With Kids, Health, Health & Fitness, Mommyhood, Things to Do
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
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