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Why I Will Continue to Support the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
For the past four days, my head has been buzzing with all the back and forth over the Susan G Komen Foundation’s (SGK) decision to pull funding from, and then give it back to, Planned Parenthood. The media circus continues to swirl, and it appears that while the initial decision to pull funding created many a foe out of former SGK supporters, there are now also people who are mad about the reversal of the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Fitness, Health, Health & Fitness, Mommyhood
A New Breed of Menu Planning
Serious couponing and menu planning have always sort of been at odds with one another. Couponers tend to stock up on what is on sale and then make their meals from their “stash”. Menu planners plan out their sustenance in advance and then buy only what they need at the grocery store. Both methods claim to save money, but they really never worked hand in hand. But, it seems all that has changed. A couple weeks … Read entire article »
Filed under: Frugal Fawn, Grocery Shopping, Homemaking, Mommyhood, Spending Less
Free Fun For Families: January 29 – February 5
This Week: Sunday, January 29 – A Mile In Their Shoes @ Forest Heights Middle School, 1pm-3pm All ages can stop by Scott Field Track at Forest Heights Middle School to run or walk one last mile in their athletic shoes before donating the kicks to be recycled or given to those in need. Kids shoes are especially needed, so families are encouraged to participate. Monday, January 30 – The Story of Your Life Writing Workshop @ Laman Library, Argenta Branch, 6:00pm Led by author, editor, and publisher Paula Morell, this workshop will help you to find your own life stories to share. For all ages and stages of writing. Admission is free. Pre-registration is required. Call (501) 687-1061. Wednesday, February 1 – Storytime @ Barnes & Noble in West Little Rock, 11:00am Barnes & Noble … Read entire article »
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Motherhood: A Continual Adaptation
If someone had tried to explain to me how much my life would change by becoming a mother before I became one, I don’t think I would have understood. Really, I’m not sure there are words to really explain it. Motherhood is such a continual, high-level adaptation process, that it’s amazing any of us survive it. The very beginning is all physical, and that alone is a miraculous, but crazy thing. Along with the big belly … Read entire article »
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Free Fun For Families: January 22-29
There aren’t many free special events this week, so here are a few places my family and I like to go for free entertainement: The Indoor Tubes at Rock Creek – A fun indoor playplace open to the public, complete with slides, climbing tubes, rope bridges, and more. The Indoor Play area at Arkansas Baptist – a small spot for fun on a cold day. Find a storytime or fun event at the Central Arkansas Library System branch nearest you! Check out Laman Library in North Little Rock for storytimes, craft sessions, and more Unity Martial Arts offers a free open gym every Friday from 9am-11am. Who doesn’t love a padded room? This Week Friday thru Sunday, Jan. 27-29 – Eagles Et Cetera @ DeGray Lake Resort State Park This 33rd annual celebration of our nation’s symbol is … Read entire article »
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Free Fun For Families: January 15-22
This Week: Thursday, January 19 – Eagle Tour @ Lake Dardanelle State Park, 12:00pm Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the American bald eagle. Many other spectacular birds may also be in the area for viewing including American white pelicans, ducks, and snow geese. Please dress warmly as temperatures and winds can be more severe on the lake. Call the visitor center at (479) 967-5516 to reserve your seat. We will begin boarding 15 minutes before the tour, at the boat dock near the Fishing Tournament Weigh-In Facility. Also, in case of inclement weather, call 1 hour before tour time for possible cancellations. Friday thru Sunday, Jan. 20-22 – Bald Eagle Bonanza @ Lake Catherine State Park. Activities include lake tours, … Read entire article »
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