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Free Fun For Families: May 13 – 20
This Week: Monday, May 14 – Running of the Tubs in Hot Springs This open bathtub race highlights the city’s colorful history on World-famous Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs National Park. Wednesday, May 16 – Little Beginnings Toddler Program @ Old Statehouse Museum, 10:30am-11:30am The Little Beginnings Toddler Program is for children ages 2 through 4 with parent. Each month the class will highlight a different topic and promote learning through hands-on activities, music making, movement and storytelling. Friday-Sunday, May 18-20 – International Greek … Read entire article »
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Happy Mother’s Day
My Grandmother, Great, as the kids call her, gave my son this pillow a year or so ago. It makes me laugh inside every time I look at it, because it’s so appropriate, and because it came from Great. Great loves to shop at flea markets and yard sales. A child of the Great Depression, she loves a bargain and she loves to collect treasures almost as much as she loves to share them. I’m … Read entire article »
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Kid Craft: Paper Strawberries
I don’t spend a ton of time doing crafts these days, but this year I’ve had to go back to my crafty roots a few times to satisfy my obligations as room mom in both the kids’ classes. Luckily, the internet is around to help me use my powers for good. So, on a search for a project that Carina’s Kindergarten class could do for teacher appreciation week, I found this blog post with these adorable … Read entire article »
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Making Together Better
I got off to a rocky start in the relationship department, sinking nearly 10 years into a boyfriend/husband that was never really invested in me. We were together for a long time, so when we divorced, I looked at that time as wasted. However, when Craig, my meant-to-be husband, came along and we spent more and more time together, I realized how much I had learned from my first marriage. My perceptions changed, and I … Read entire article »
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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 »
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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 »
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