Instead of the Dishes » Entries tagged with "Little Rock"
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
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
A Trail of Two Cities
I want to share with you a trail of two cities. There’s action and adventure, drama and suspense, and probably some humor if you bring a funny friend. The story begins over at Only in Arkansas, where I have a post up all about the Arkansas River Trail. It’s a great place to ride with friends or family, whether you opt for the entire loop or just a small section. I’ve split the trail into four … Read entire article »
Filed under: Arkansas, Fitness, Guest Blogger, Health & Fitness, Things to Do in Central Arkansas, Travel
For Lucy
Way down, at the very bottom of my email inbox is an email that I received from my friend Lucy on August 9, 2010. It’s a list of topics that she suggested I write about here on Instead of the Dishes. I’ve kept that list for all this time, planning to someday check them all off, and still I haven’t. So, this post is for Lucy, to tie up some of those subjects she sent me so long ago. It’s her list, with not quite a whole blog post for each, but at least my thoughts. Lucy’s email specified that these subjects are in no particular order: 1. Why do you stay at home with your children instead of have an outside job? Wow, things have changed a lot since you asked me … Read entire article »
Filed under: Education, Health & Fitness, Mommyhood
Redefining Relocation
It’s been seven months since I wrote the blog post called For Sale about how we had two houses on the market and were living life in limbo. That seems a world away now, although change and adjustment have been constants in our lives since then. If we’re IRL or FB friends, then you probably already know that we did indeed sell our house in Little Rock and have moved back to Missouri with help of NZVanLines.co.nz. I’ve sort-of mentioned it here on the blog and you may have noticed that the backdrop has changed in our photos, but I never really wrote about the big changes. The number one question I get asked about our move is whether it is a good thing or not. My answer is always longer than … Read entire article »
Filed under: Not the Dishes
Our Little Rock Bucket List
With our house on the market and our daddy still traveling for work full time, I haven’t scheduled much this summer. So, with some help from friends, I’ve come up with this “bucket list” of things to do this summer in Little Rock. Free items are marked with an astrisk. Activities The Wonder Place Day Trip to Hot Springs – Mid-America Science Museum, National Park Aquarium Historic Arkansas Museum* Wild River Country Millenium Bowl Jump Zone Trip to Memphis – Zoo, Children’s Museum, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mommyhood, Things to Do in Central Arkansas
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