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Playground Review: Woodland’s Edge Neighborhood Park
Woodlands Edge Park is located in the Woodlands Edge Neighborhood. Address: Woodlands Trail (click for map) Hours: Dawn-Dusk Equipment: Plastic & Metal. 2 Large Slides 2 Small slides Monkey Bars 2 Ride-On Bouncers Lilly Pads Stairs & Platforms Climbing Bridge Twisty Ladder Tiered Climbers Activity Panels Setting: Wooded Park, neighborhood Shade: Full Surface: Solid Rubber Seating: Benches & Picnic Tables Restrooms/Water: Only when the pool is open (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Other Features: Stream, Walking Trails Comments: There’s plenty of parking. Always nicely shaded. If the creek is running, your kids are likely to … Read entire article »
Filed under: Little RockPlayground Reviews
Did Your Groupon Expire?
We’ve all done it. You bought that awesome daily deal voucher, you completely forgot you had it, and now, six months later, it’s expired. Money down the drain? Not Necessarily. First, if your voucher is to a web-based company, try contacting their customer service and asking for an extension. I’ve done this not only with Groupons, but also Living Social and several other types of daily deal vouchers, and I’ve never been told no. If your voucher is … Read entire article »
Filed under: Daily Deals, Frugal Fawn
Free Fun For Families: April 2-8
This Week: Now thru April 7 – See the Easter Bunny @ Park Plaza Mall Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 12pm-6pm Hop by Park Plaza Mall for a photo session with the Easter Bunny. Visits with the fluffy-tailed friend are free; photo packages start at $21. Thurdsay, April 5 – Youth Poetry Slam @ Central Arkansas Library Main Branch 6:30pm Youth are encouraged to share their original work in this poetry performance competition. The winners will compete in a state-wide slam … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mommyhood
Playground Review: Meriwether Park
Meriwether Park is located nearly smack dab in the center of Little Rock, so it’s a convenient place to meet up for a playdate. Address: Florida Street just north of Evergreen Hours: Dawn to Dusk Equipment: Metal & Plastic Large Rocket Ship w/ interior stairs and Large Slide Climbing structure Rock climbing wall Rope bridge 3 climbing ladders Spinner Swings Baby swings Merry-go-Round Small “space ship” climber Setting: Community Park Shade: Partial Surface: Pea Gravel Seating: 2 benches, 2 picnic Restrooms/Water: Yes Other: Grill, walking trail, baseball field, tennis. Comments: A mix of old and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Little RockPlayground Reviews
Earn and Learn with Recyclebank
If you live here in Little Rock, you’ve probably already received your fancy new recycling cart with the bright yellow lid. In addition to the benefits of holding more recycled materials, eliminating the need to sort, and taking up less space in the garage than the two short bins we previously had, the new enhanced services also include Recyclebank Rewards. Recyclebank is a FREE online program that rewards you for taking everyday green actions. So, you’ll … Read entire article »
Filed under: Around the House, Around the Town, Go Green
Surrendering to Motherhood {Book Review}
Surrendering to Motherhood: Losing Your Mind, Finding Your Soul by Iris Krasnow Book reviews are few and far between for me, and quite honestly, this is the first non-blog-related book I’ve read in nearly a year. I picked it up from the library after reading an interview with the author, Iris Krasnow, that piqued my curiosity. After reading it, I knew I had to share. From the book jacket: “Surrendering to Motherhood is the story of one … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mommyhood, Product Reviews
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