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And on the eighth day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a job creator.” So, God made a small business owner. He said, “I need someone willing to stay up all night, worrying about how to make payroll. I need someone who’s okay with paying their employees before they make … Support Small Businesses in Northwest Arkansas

When my kids first started telling me about “boba tea,” I could not have been less interested. For many reasons. 1) I am a coffee girl. Just call me Lorelai Gilmore. I need my daily dose of caffeine like I need oxygen and sunshine. 2) “Boba” sounded like the type of thing that society would … The Best Boba in Northwest Arkansas

We all have our go-to orders at our favorite restaurants — especially chain restaurants. You can go to any Chipotle, anywhere in the country, and feel confident ordering your usual burrito bowl with hot salsa and extra guacamole. After all, it will taste the same whether you’re here in Northwest Arkansas or somewhere in Oregon. … The Best Soul Food in Northwest Arkansas

I don’t know what it is about buffets, but they leave a real impression on kids. Actually, scratch that. I do know why kids love buffets so much. Where else can you go and sample a bunch of different desserts without your parents saying no?! Seriously, I remember every buffet I went to as a … The Best Buffet in Northwest Arkansas

If you’ve visited this blog before, you know I make my living as a realtor. So, you might be surprised to learn that my job is not to sell houses. I mean, sure, it’s what I do. But my real job is to promote our community. I think about it like this: if I’m going … Pro Tips for New Homeowners in Northwest Arkansas

I don’t know how it is in other parts of the country, but in Northwest Arkansas, it’s hard to find a lawn care company that’s taking new clients at this time of year. One of my clients spent three weeks this spring looking for someone who could mow their lawn! That’s a lot of grass … New Lawn Care Company in Northwest Arkansas

As a realtor, I know many individual components go into turning a house into a home. Sometimes, you have to cozy up your front porch with a welcome mat, decorate your walls with art and photos, or remodel your kitchen before you can feel truly rooted in a place. You can even throw a housewarming … Where to Adopt a Pet in Northwest Arkansas

Nobody wants to admit it, but everyone has a go-to restaurant. For date nights, family nights, an outing with friends, days when you just don’t feel like cooking… I know you have a go-to spot, a favorite order, and nothing but reverence for the entire wait staff. Or at least, that’s true of me. As … My Go-To Restaurant in Northwest Arkansas

There’s a lot of dissonance in the world these days, but I think we can all agree that it’s been a weird few years. Between the global pandemic, the murder hornets, and whatever happened to come up in our personal lives, we all but buried one of our most bizarre ledes. In early 2023, the … The Best Sandwiches in Northwest Arkansas

There are plenty of moments in life when we feel comfortable just winging it. Your tropical vacation is no time to set an early alarm. Inviting your family to town and trying to plan every waking aspect of your time together is exhausting for everyone involved. When planning does more harm than good, going with … How to Sell a House in Northwest Arkansas