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P. Allen Smith’s #Bean2Blog – Part One
Wow. A week ago today, I had the unique and amazing opportunity to spend the day at P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home on Moss Mountain Farm in Roland, Arkansas with 17 other bloggers. If you don’t know, P. Allen Smith is often referred to as “the Martha Stewart of the South”. He’s an outdoor living guru – covering everything from gardening to food to design on his PBS shows, YouTube channel, and books. Moss Mountain … Read entire article »
Filed under: Arkansas, Around the Town, Garden, Travel
Free Fun For Families: May 29 – June 10
This Week: Thursday, May 31 – Morning Stroll @ Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9am Meet at the Arboretum trail head for a leisurely hike on this paved trail. You’ll see wildflowers, wildlife, and more! Friday, June 1 – West Summit Trail Hike @ Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9am-11am Take part in this moderately-strenuous guided hike to the top of Pinnacle Mountain, where you’ll enjoy incredible scenic vistas and lots of nature along the way. Friday & Saturday, June 1-2 – Hats in Hot Springs Festival in … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mommyhood
Playground Review: Riverfront Park
Riverfront Park is also known as Peabody or Rivermarket Park and is located downtown, just to the west of the Riverfront ampitheater. Address: 202 La Harpe Blvd (click here for a map) Hours: Dawn to Dusk Equipment: Plastic, Metal, Rock 1 X-Large Slide “Spider Web” Climbing Structure Rock climbing walls 3 (maybe more?) Tunnels Spray Pad Stairs & Platforms Bridge Setting: City Park Shade: None (except for in the tunnels and under the bridge) Surface: Solid Rubber Seating: Benches Restrooms/Water: Yes Other Features: Large Pavillion with picinic tables, Walking Trails, Sculpture Comments: Riverfront Park … Read entire article »
Filed under: Little RockPlayground Reviews
Free Fun For Families: May 20-27
Hey! Is This Thing On?… If you enjoy the Free fun for Families posts, please leave a comment and let me know this week (this is a one time request). These posts take a long time to compile, and I am considering discontinuing them if I don’t have enough readers. And now back to your regularly scheduled blog post… This Week: Sunday, May 20 – International Greek Food Festival @ Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Little Rock This is the largest ethnic … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mommyhood
Playground Review: Marlowe Manor Park
Marlowe Manor Park is a neighborhood park located in West Little Rock Address: 2000 Schumate Drive – (click here for a map) Hours: Dawn to Dusk Equipment: Plastic & Metal. 1 medium slide 4 Small slides Monkey Bars 1 Ride-On Bouncers (fits 4 kids) Baby Swings Big Swings Stairs & Platforms Climbing Wall Tunnels Swaying Bridge 3 Activity Panels Setting: Neighborhood Park Shade: Full Surface: Pea Gravel Seating: Picinic Tables, Benches Restrooms/Water: Maybe when pool is open? Other Features: Covered gazebo, basketball goal (in parking lot), swimming pool Comments: Marlowe Manor Park is a nice, tame … Read entire article »
Filed under: Little RockPlayground Reviews
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 »
Filed under: Mommyhood
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