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Spring Break 2010

Spring Break 2010

Posted on 28. Feb, 2010 by admin.

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Have a Wonderful Weekend
At the Jones Center’s Spring Break
Looking for a fun and inexpensive way to spend Spring Break? Then look no further than the Jones Center for Families in Springdale. They’ve pulled out all the stops to make this the best Spring Break ever. In addition to their indoor swimming facility and ice skating [...]

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March Giveaways

March Giveaways

Posted on 28. Feb, 2010 by admin.

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Handmade Dress and Accessory by Heather Hill Clothing
Heather Hill Clothing is a unique boutique because everything they sell is exclusively handmade. Their line is one-of a kind, specifically designed to display the unique beauty and energy of your precious little ones. They accomplish this by mixing and matching fabrics to create eye catching designs [...]

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If I had Tweeted my labor

If I had Tweeted my labor

Posted on 28. Feb, 2010 by admin.

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I ‘m a little addicted to my social networks, especially Facebook. I’m not alone. In fact, the editor of this very magazine used Facebook to keep her friends and family updated on her progress in bringing baby Holden Enderle into the world. I love these updates so much they almost make me wish I could [...]

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Lessons Learned from the 2009-2010 NFL Season

Lessons Learned from the 2009-2010 NFL Season

Posted on 28. Feb, 2010 by admin.

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There are many places that dad’s look to for wisdom on being the best fathers we can be such as the Bible, our own fathers, mentors, books, pastors, PEEKABOO of NWA, and of course…the 2009-2010 NFL football season that recently came to a close. I have spent days upon days; ok, I have spent [...]

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Grateful for God’s Tiniest Blessings – a Duggar Family Update

Grateful for God’s Tiniest Blessings – a Duggar Family Update

Posted on 28. Feb, 2010 by admin.

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“Every pregnancy, a woman gets close to death delivering a baby,” Jim says. Something in his voice confirms that this time his fear was different. For several hours he did not know if his wife would live or die.
When it comes to caring for a baby, there’s no teacher like experience. With 18 children, [...]

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An Adoption Story: 3 Babies from the Ukraine

An Adoption Story: 3 Babies from the Ukraine

Posted on 28. Feb, 2010 by admin.

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My oldest son likes to say our family is a lot like the family on TLC’s “Little People, Big World.” We do everything everyone else does, we just do it a little bit differently. This statement could not be more true. What makes our family different? Well, for one thing, all of [...]

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Surviving the loss of Cameron

Surviving the loss of Cameron

Posted on 28. Feb, 2010 by admin.

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There are rare events in life that have such an impact that they seem to distinguish who we are. We may even think of our lives in terms of the “before and after” of such events. For most of us, these “life changers” include getting married, moving to a new town, or perhaps [...]

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St. Patrick’s Dating

St. Patrick’s Dating

Posted on 28. Feb, 2010 by admin.

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No one’s going to kiss you just because you’re Irish. Whether you prefer a festive night out, or a cozy night in, if you want to have fun on St. Patrick’s Day, try one of these Irish-themed date night ideas!
St. Patrick’s Night Out – Pub Crawl
Face it; St. Patty’s Day is synonymous with drinking. Embrace [...]

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The Flight of the Flu Season… Ready or Not

The Flight of the Flu Season… Ready or Not

Posted on 28. Feb, 2010 by admin.

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Last night my husband and I were awakened at exactly 2:37am by the miserable whimpering of our feverish six year old. It was then that I realized what those poor actors on “Lost” must feel like as their characters are dragged back and forth to that ill-fated island. Unfortunately I’m not pulling in [...]

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March 2010

March 2010

Posted on 31. Jan, 2010 by admin.

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Blood Drive in Honor of Sam Galen — Wednesday, March 31st, 2010, 11am to 6pm at the First United Methodist Church in Bentonville
Sam Galen is 8 years old and a third-grader at R.E. Baker Elementary. He was diagnosed with medulloblastoma – a type of brain tumor – in May 2009. Sam has required [...]

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Living with Cystic Fibrosis

Living with Cystic Fibrosis

Posted on 31. Jan, 2010 by admin.

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“We want to do a sweat test to rule out cystic fibrosis. I think the chances of him having it are slim to none but we still need to rule it out.” — That was the first time I heard that there was a chance that my son had a disease.
My son Reid [...]

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At Devil’s Den State Park

At Devil’s Den State Park

Posted on 31. Jan, 2010 by admin.

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Spend a Wonderful Weekend:
Devil’s Den State Park
February normally yields a few precious days that hold the promise of spring. But even if the day is cold you can take advantage of some great programs at Devil’s Den State Park. All programs are to be held on February 13, 2010 and are centered around birding. You’ll [...]

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Rise of My Machines

Rise of My Machines

Posted on 31. Jan, 2010 by admin.

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We are dependent on machines: hair dryer, coffee pot, television, thermostat, washer, dryer, Toyota, microwave. Too many to list, right? And sometimes—like after my family watches The Matrix for the 412th time—I wonder if we’re not getting a little too used to the electrical and mechanical conveniences, if we’re not getting just a little too [...]

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On Valentine’s Daze

On Valentine’s Daze

Posted on 31. Jan, 2010 by admin.

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I can barely remember those carefree days of marriage past when I distinctly recall playfully making it clear to my husband that flowers for Valentine’s Day would never be considered extra credit. But somewhere along the way, those same overpriced petals started to look less like symbols of love and more like tiny little [...]

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A Father’s Dream

A Father’s Dream

Posted on 31. Jan, 2010 by admin.

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As a father of three, I have a dream; though I never dreamt that I would have three children (never say never)– I have a dream to one day know that I impacted my kids in such a dynamic way that they instinctively practiced what I and their mom tried to instill in them; hopefully [...]

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Wonderful Weekend: Razorback Sports

Wonderful Weekend: Razorback Sports

Posted on 31. Dec, 2009 by admin.

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Spend a Wonderful Weekend:
Razorback Sports
The first thing that comes to mind when I hear the word Razorbacks is football, or at this time of year maybe basketball. But, the Razorbacks are about more than ball teams. They also have outstanding athletic teams in other areas. January is the perfect time to support their other teams [...]

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Jack and Gunner: Two stories of how one disease changed two family’s lives forever…

Jack and Gunner: Two stories of how one disease changed two family’s lives forever…

Posted on 31. Dec, 2009 by admin.

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Jack’s Story
Keeping His Memory Alive
The 2006 holiday season was off to a great start as my husband Matt and I found out that we were expecting a baby. At our twelve-week checkup, Dr. Duke (Park Hill Clinic for Women) was unable to find a heartbeat with the Doppler so he decided to perform [...]

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Chasing Date Night: At Sam’s Club

Chasing Date Night: At Sam’s Club

Posted on 31. Dec, 2009 by admin.

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I’ve been writing this column for over a year now and I think I’ve given some great advice about how to have romantic date nights with your spouse. I’ve encouraged all you married folk to commit to a regular date night, shake things up with novel activities, and take that extra time to prepare for [...]

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It Happened to Us

It Happened to Us

Posted on 31. Dec, 2009 by admin.

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Story by: Danny and Mandy Knight of Rogers, AR

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Living with a Heart for Blessing Others

Living with a Heart for Blessing Others

Posted on 31. Dec, 2009 by admin.

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Ok, so now the holiday season is only a memory, left-overs have been eaten, presents have been played with, resolutions have been made and broken – so, what now? As you reflect on the year gone by, consider the way you want 2010 to be remembered one year from today. If you want [...]

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