As a mother, I am always seeking new ways to encourage my family in this busy world. I discovered that two of my children were being bullied, though they told me they were “fine.” Research shows that over 60 percent of kids who experience bullying never confide in anyone. Where do we start to gain […]
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Italian Beauty In America! (Sponsored)
It’s exciting to offer the revolutionary DeU Skin Program from Ross Pharma, Italy, based on seven years of scientific research by Rossella Rizzi, one of the world’s leading experts in anti-aging and anti-wrinkle skin treatments. Everyone is naturally concerned about the detrimental effects of aging on their skin as well as other skin care concerns. […]
Southern Sandstone: Rock Climbing in Arkansas
Jill Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism The Natural State has great bouldering, sport, and traditional rock climbing for route seekers of all skill levels. The Ozark Mountains, especially Newton County, are synonymous with climbing in Arkansas while the state’s highest peak in the Arkansas River Valley offers a dramatic crag. Earlier […]
Arkansas’ Most Instagramable Locations Vol. II
In my most recent post on AY’s blog, I covered a unique set of places that I believe have truly placed Arkansas and its natural beauty in the global eye through Instagram. But the initial list doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of The Natural State and so, without further ado, allow me to present the second volume of […]
It’s Hip to Wear Squares
Hey gents, looking for a way to look sharp without donning a constricting tie? Look no further than the pocket square. In olden days, European noblemen carried perfumed handkerchiefs to protect their noses from offensive odors. Pocket squares later evolved to serve a more aesthetic function, but were still handy for wiping up a spill […]
Meet Red Road Woodworks
By the time we’re trundling up highway 65, through the foothills of the Ozarks towards Leslie, AR, I feel like Jordan Archote and I are old friends. She’s Brad Archote’s daughter and, along with her sister Cetan and friend Adrienne Freeman, has now taken over Red Road Woodworks after her father passed away in 2014. […]
Daily Obsession: Mexican Skull Mug
I love coffee and tea, for that matter. I drink a cup of each every day … coffee in the am, tea in the pm. So, as you can imagine I have a number of mugs. Here’s my latest fave: this Mexican skull mug that pays homage to La Dia de Los Meutros. If you’d […]
Love Dogs? The Arkansas Paws in Prison Program Will Melt Your Heart
Many of the state’s orphaned dogs are getting a second chance through a nonprofit program that saves dogs in kill shelters from being euthanized. The wet-nosed, faithful companions are finding refuge in an unexpected place, a place full of compassion and tenderness that promises a loving home: inside the gates of six prison units in […]
This $1 Million Treehouse at Garvan Woodland Gardens is Every Kid’s Dream
Garvan Woodland Gardens announced a new addition to its Evans Children’s Adventure Garden: a $1 million treehouse. The 1.5-acre Evans Children’s Adventure Garden currently features interactive garden rocks that encourage exploration, a 12-foot waterfall, man-made cave, bridge made of tree branches, maze made of rocks and more, to inspire children to explore and learn about their natural […]
From Prison to Management … How Goodwill Helped Me Get My Life on Track: A Q&A with Sarah Pine
Sarah Pine is the 2012 Graduate of the Year after completing Goodwill’s Transitional Employment Opportunity program. Q: When did you first start working for Goodwill? A: December will mark my 5-year anniversary with Goodwill. Five years ago, I was fresh out of prison and had trouble finding a job because very few employers wanted […]
The Halloween Gut Check
Summer has officially come to an end, and although fall in Arkansas is an awesome time get out and enjoy the weather, the days will get shorter and the weather will get colder, which means outdoor activities will become limited. With less daylight and colder temperatures, people will typically stay indoors, which means more eating […]
An Insider’s Guide to the 30th Annual King Biscuit Blues Festival
30 Things to Do at the 30th KBBF – Enjoying the Sights, Sounds and Smells of The Biscuit Kimberly J. Williams, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism “Everything comes out in blues music: joy, pain, struggle. Blues is affirmation with absolute elegance.” Wynton Marsalis Every October for the past 29 years, music fans […]