Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner — Entertaining Vegans
By Lindsey Hardin | Photographed by Deb Peterson Celebration, time off from work, delicious food, comfort, relaxation, and time spent enjoying the company of family and friends—that’s what the holidays are all about. For many, including my 5-year-old daughter, the … Continued
Brew Belles Beer Club for Women
By Katherine Wilmoth I LOVE A GOOD BEER! A beer with a beginning, middle, and end, like a good sip of wine. I wait with bated breath to hear Eve Isbell, my boss at Judicious Spirits, say, “Hey, Kate! We … Continued
Women of Banking
Nine women in banking talk about what they love about finance, and what they wish you knew. Photography by Melissa Bitting Sally R. Gilbert Senior Vice President Business Development Liberty Bank of Arkansas What I love about banking/what I do: … Continued
Katy Tessman’s New Book Helps Children Understand Cancer
By Deb Peterson Louis Stanoch was six when his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. His little brother, Maxwell, was only three. They didn’t understand what was happening to their mom, especially when she lost her hair and no longer … Continued
Playing With Robots Inspires Women Engineers
Four Mountain Home women inspire girls to study engineering by getting involved with the robotics team. Amber Williamson, 25 Engineer I Baxter Healthcare What inspired you to go into engineering? My inspiration to pursue engineering came from the FIRST robotics … Continued
Girlfriend Getaway: Paint & Pour at Big Cedar
By Christy Case Keirn I’ve always had romantic dreams of being an artist. I took enough classes in college to have a minor in art, but in the back of my mind I always heard those voices that said, “you … Continued
Get Your Degree Online and Have it All — Two women prove you can balance work, life, and school online
By Christy Case Keirn Melissa Brooks Klinger enrolled in college at 30 after a divorce left her without an income, a home, or much hope. With two children to care for and just a few courses in typing and word … Continued
Clysta Willett Nature Trail — A Walk in the Park
By Deb Peterson | Photographed by Deb Peterson and Lucinda Reynolds When your day overflows with obligations, a 20-minute walk in the park can soothe your soul, no matter the season. Choose the nature trail at the newly-named Clysta Willett … Continued
Abundant Blooms
By Lucinda Reynolds | Photographed by Lucinda Reynolds Because I’m a fairly lazy gardener who has planted far more than any sane gardener should, I grow minimal-care plants that thrive in our climate and soil conditions without coddling. When I … Continued