AY Magazine - August 2011

Tobi's Tips: Back 2 School Organization

We often hear about getting kids organized for back to school … but what about Mom?

By Tobi Fairley

Indulge: Gadgets on the Go

Check out these mod and stylish ways to carry your high tech “school supplies.”

Monthly Makeover - August

Bridget Weiss entered the AY makeover contest to get a new look. “My oldest son is getting married the end of August, and I want to look like a $1 million as the mother of the groom.”

By Angela E. Thomas

Dwell: Nature's Palette

The Jones home in Fayetteville, Ark., takes from the best of Mother Nature to inspire beauty. With elements of wood, stone, metal and natural light, they have created a modern study in luxury living.

By Amy Bowers

August Single: Kirk Bradshaw

Meet Kirk Bradshaw, an independent dog-loving reader looking for a mate with honesty, independence, and low drama.

Excursion Spotlight: What's at Steak?

Sometimes you just want meat and potatoes … no frills necessary. When you get this craving, one visit to River Grille in Bentonville will satisfy your taste buds (and you’ll enjoy the frills as well).

By Angela E. Thomas

The Man Comes Back Around

Arkansas State University and the Cash family bring the much-anticipated Johnny Cash Music Festival to Arkansas this month. The festival aims to raise funds to reconstruct portions of Cash’s hometown of Dyess — a Delta farm town set up by the federal government to offer relief to farmers during the Great Depression — into a museum honoring the singer’s life and his roots in Arkansas.

By Amy Bowers

Art Scene: Connecting to the Rhythm of Life

This artist tried working in corporate America and found art beckoned him, became his breath and his means of communicating with others.

By Angela E. Thomas

Tales From the South: Young Outlaw

Sharon Sellars was one grade ahead of me in the fourth grade, my closest neighbor, and the ringleader of the girls in our area. Although we were about the same age, we managed to be rude and insulting enough to each other that other folks thought we were mortal enemies. But when others weren’t around, I could swear she smiled at me out of the corner of her eye.

By Stan Whisman

P. Allen Smith: Preserving the Harvest

We all know home gardens can help save money at the grocery store, but planting extra to preserve will help extend the savings and your produce into the fall and winter.

By P. Allen Smith

Green Living: Eat Green, Shop Green, Save Green

As the school year starts back up and life gets hectic, why not extend the green effort? Here are a few tips for reducing waste as you send your kids to school.

By Eliza Borné

Northwest Necessities: Tontitown

For many, Tontitown brings to mind mouth-watering Italian food. To some it’s the long-standing Grape Festival with its games, rides, live entertainment and, of course, authentic homemade spaghetti dinners.

By Susan Wallace

Branson's Best: Girlfriends Getaway

Branson, Mo., is an ideal place for a getaway. It’s just a short drive away, it’s home to a number of world-class resorts and spas, and you’ll find great deals at its many outlet malls and complexes.

By Angela E. Thomas

Living: Adjusting to the Empty Nest

Everyone who has children reaches this milestone — if all goes according to plan. We are going to divest ourselves of the people we invited to share our lives with. Letting them go is almost as traumatic as it was to welcome them in the first place.

By Rebecca Ward, LCSW, MSW

Money: A Woman's Guide to Auto Buying

The experience of purchasing a car does not have to be intimidating. The dealerships and their salespeople are there to assist you in making the right purchasing decision based on your wants, needs and budget.

By Dennis Jungmeyer, CAE

My Opinon: An Everyday Occurrence... Not!

As the mercury soars above the 90- and 100-degree marks, most folks think of porch sitting, watermelon eating, and/or mouth-breathing, but here at Coochie Sprangs, our thoughts turn to AQUA-SKIPPING.

By Jill Conner Browne

Excursion: All the Buzz in Bentonville

This town of 37,000 is experiencing an explosion of growth. We visited the heart of Bentonville — The Town Square — and found it full of energy and excitement. It’s the perfect place to spend a day or two sightseeing, shopping and snacking.

By Angela E. Thomas

Final Thoughts

Thanks to my daughter Katie Lloyd, there’s a little bit of history sitting on my front porch.

By Sonny Rhodes

Create: Cooking Mother Nature’s Bounty

Using some of the bounty from Dunbar Community Garden, Faith gives us some great ideas on how to enjoy vegetables. She also gives us a look into the workings of the local community garden.

By Faith Anaya

Murder Mystery: Lives Lost and Found

Too many of the dead do not lie in hallowed ground or blend with sea and air. Their bones may rattle a killer’s conscience once in awhile, otherwise they are lost to loved ones, who cannot bid farewell or visit a memorial.

By Janie Jones

Sports: Still Gone Fishing

Jim Gaston turned a life-long passion for fishing and his love of nature into a successful career that has helped shape the tourism industry in Arkansas. As a young man of 20, he was thrust into a flailing family business and turned it into his dream resort.

By Amy Bowers

Arkansas’ Best Doctors®

Choosing a healthcare professional can be overwhelming. Family and friends may give you conflicting opinions. The Best Doctors® list is an invaluable tool; it’s based on peer-to-peer reviews, and who better to judge a good doctor than a good doctor?

Ultimate Makeover: Creating Perfection

Last month, we introduced you to Lisa Nelms, winner of AY’s Ultimate Beauty Makeover. This month find out how our experts will sculpt her face and body to create a “new” Lisa and help restore her youthful appearance and increase her self esteem. Be sure to read AY monthly for updates as we show Lisa’s transformation, and don’t miss the big reveal in the December issue.

	Tobi's Tips: Back 2 School Organization We often hear about getting kids organized for back to school … but what about Mom? By Tobi Fairley
	Indulge: Gadgets on the Go Check out these mod and stylish ways to carry your high tech “school supplies.”
	Monthly Makeover - August Bridget Weiss entered the AY makeover contest to get a new look. “My oldest son is getting married the end of August, and I want to look like a $1 million as the mother of the groom.” By Angela E. Thomas
	Dwell: Nature's Palette The Jones home in Fayetteville, Ark., takes from the best of Mother Nature to inspire beauty. With elements of wood, stone, metal and natural light, they have created a modern study in luxury living. By Amy Bowers
	August Single: Kirk Bradshaw Meet Kirk Bradshaw, an independent dog-loving reader looking for a mate with honesty, independence, and low drama.
	Excursion Spotlight: What's at Steak? Sometimes you just want meat and potatoes … no frills necessary. When you get this craving, one visit to River Grille in Bentonville will satisfy your taste buds (and you’ll enjoy the frills as well). By Angela E. Thomas
	The Man Comes Back Around Arkansas State University and the Cash family bring the much-anticipated Johnny Cash Music Festival to Arkansas this month. The festival aims to raise funds to reconstruct portions of Cash’s hometown of Dyess — a Delta farm town set up by the federal government to offer relief to farmers during the Great Depression — into a museum honoring the singer’s life and his roots in Arkansas. By Amy Bowers
	Art Scene: Connecting to the Rhythm of Life This artist tried working in corporate America and found art beckoned him, became his breath and his means of communicating with others. By Angela E. Thomas
	Tales From the South: Young Outlaw Sharon Sellars was one grade ahead of me in the fourth grade, my closest neighbor, and the ringleader of the girls in our area. Although we were about the same age, we managed to be rude and insulting enough to each other that other folks thought we were mortal enemies. But when others weren’t around, I could swear she smiled at me out of the corner of her eye. By Stan Whisman
	P. Allen Smith: Preserving the Harvest We all know home gardens can help save money at the grocery store, but planting extra to preserve will help extend the savings and your produce into the fall and winter. By P. Allen Smith
	Green Living: Eat Green, Shop Green, Save Green As the school year starts back up and life gets hectic, why not extend the green effort? Here are a few tips for reducing waste as you send your kids to school. By Eliza Borné
	Northwest Necessities: Tontitown For many, Tontitown brings to mind mouth-watering Italian food. To some it’s the long-standing Grape Festival with its games, rides, live entertainment and, of course, authentic homemade spaghetti dinners. By Susan Wallace
	Branson's Best: Girlfriends Getaway Branson, Mo., is an ideal place for a getaway. It’s just a short drive away, it’s home to a number of world-class resorts and spas, and you’ll find great deals at its many outlet malls and complexes. By Angela E. Thomas
	Living: Adjusting to the Empty Nest Everyone who has children reaches this milestone — if all goes according to plan. We are going to divest ourselves of the people we invited to share our lives with. Letting them go is almost as traumatic as it was to welcome them in the first place. By Rebecca Ward, LCSW, MSW
	Money: A Woman's Guide to Auto Buying The experience of purchasing a car does not have to be intimidating. The dealerships and their salespeople are there to assist you in making the right purchasing decision based on your wants, needs and budget. By Dennis Jungmeyer, CAE
	My Opinon: An Everyday Occurrence... Not! As the mercury soars above the 90- and 100-degree marks, most folks think of porch sitting, watermelon eating, and/or mouth-breathing, but here at Coochie Sprangs, our thoughts turn to AQUA-SKIPPING. By Jill Conner Browne
	Excursion: All the Buzz in Bentonville This town of 37,000 is experiencing an explosion of growth. We visited the heart of Bentonville — The Town Square — and found it full of energy and excitement. It’s the perfect place to spend a day or two sightseeing, shopping and snacking. By Angela E. Thomas
	Final Thoughts Thanks to my daughter Katie Lloyd, there’s a little bit of history sitting on my front porch. By Sonny Rhodes
	Create: Cooking Mother Nature’s Bounty Using some of the bounty from Dunbar Community Garden, Faith gives us some great ideas on how to enjoy vegetables. She also gives us a look into the workings of the local community garden. By Faith Anaya
	Murder Mystery: Lives Lost and Found Too many of the dead do not lie in hallowed ground or blend with sea and air. Their bones may rattle a killer’s conscience once in awhile, otherwise they are lost to loved ones, who cannot bid farewell or visit a memorial. By Janie Jones
	Sports: Still Gone Fishing Jim Gaston turned a life-long passion for fishing and his love of nature into a successful career that has helped shape the tourism industry in Arkansas. As a young man of 20, he was thrust into a flailing family business and turned it into his dream resort. By Amy Bowers
	Arkansas’ Best Doctors® Choosing a healthcare professional can be overwhelming. Family and friends may give you conflicting opinions. The Best Doctors® list is an invaluable tool; it’s based on peer-to-peer reviews, and who better to judge a good doctor than a good doctor?
	Ultimate Makeover: Creating Perfection Last month, we introduced you to Lisa Nelms, winner of AY’s Ultimate Beauty Makeover. This month find out how our experts will sculpt her face and body to create a “new” Lisa and help restore her youthful appearance and increase her self esteem. Be sure to read AY monthly for updates as we show Lisa’s transformation, and don’t miss the big reveal in the December issue.