It’s been said that difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. I believe it was the late Zig Ziglar who wrote that, and the phrase has been in constant revolution around my mind as of late. This past year has presented many of us with more than enough strife; we are long overdue for a…
As the weather warms up, many Arkansans are spending more time outside. Those with green thumbs are harvesting what they planted earlier in the year and likely finishing the prep work for whatever is planned for the upcoming months. Whether your seeds are already in the ground or you haven’t quite started yet, one…
No matter what we look like on the outside, it’s what’s inside that matters most. My profound love for all things Mexican food means I have long been a fan of the burrito. I mean, it is literally a rolled-up package of food, a gift from the culinary gods. But as you will soon…
First impressions really count, so when it comes to building a new home, the exterior is of utmost importance. An extraordinary facade creates that wow factor where, in the home design world, we like to call it: curb appeal. An exterior with a magnificent aesthetic and quality build truly sets the stage for what’s inside…
The Natural State is in the midst of severe weather season. Since 2012, Arkansas has experienced the wrath of 265 tornadoes, causing a total of 22 fatalities and 308 injuries. Each year, the number and magnitude of severe weather incidents have been on the rise in the Natural State, and each year Arkansans are at…
If the hand of fate had touched Mallory Brooks on the left shoulder instead of the right, there’s no telling where the unfailingly cheery Arkansan might have wound up. It may have after all led her to the invasive and sometimes painful world of broadcast journalism that has been her stock and trade for…
I fancy myself a pretty well-tread traveler of the Natural State. Name a town and I’ve probably taken a stroll (or two) down its Main Street to see firsthand what all the fuss was about. Some of that comes from the nature of this business; as “Arkansas’ Lifestyle Magazine,” we often have to put our boots…
Do you know what’s happening this weekend? AY About You Magazine has all the details to help you plan a fantastic weekend, whether you want to kick back and watch some sports, enjoy some live entertainment or eat some great food. Each Friday, AY President and Publisher Heather Baker sits down with the guys…
This month we’ll visit Arkadelphia, the county seat of Clark County and the hometown of some 11,000 residents. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Ouachita River in southwestern Arkansas and originally known as Blakeleytown, the community was founded in 1808, becoming Arkadelphia in the late 1830s. As for the name itself, no one knows…
If you feel like breaking out into a JT song (Justin Timberlake for our older readers, not James Taylor, “It’s Gonna Be May” – when NSYNC was really singing ME!), then now’s the time to do it. Because starting tomorrow, the River Market Farmers’ Market is back. We said “bye bye bye” last year…
