Let's get to know each other!

I was just sitting here and trying to think of something to blog about (to keep this blog up and running). And, well, I just couldn't really think of anything specific to the Jonesboro area. So, I decided to tell you all a little about me. My family and I moved here in February due to my husband finding a job here. We moved from Memphis, TN. Not a huge move, but its definitely different. I had to quit my job when we made the move and since being here, I haven't found a new one. I'm currently looking for a receptionist job or a Medical Office front desk position (if any of you happen to know of anything.) I will be trying out some of the temp agencies soon. My husband and I have 2 kids. 7 year old boy and 2 year old girl. I am loving being at home with them right now! I basically spend my days doing laundry, dishes, looking online for jobs and other ways to make money (legit ways). Currently I participate with Swagbucks and a few other survey sites. It took me a long time to figure out which survey sites are the real ones and the ones that pay well! For anyone interested Swagbucks is basically a search engine, like google. You can search things just like you would with any other search engine, but the difference is you can occasionally win "swagbucks". You save these swagbucks for things you can cash out for. I save mine until the end of the year and then redeem for Amazon gift cards to use for Christmas. There are plenty of other ways to earn Swagbucks too, but I wont go into all that (unless you ask). If interested in joining google it, and look up some reviews, and then you can use this link. It is going to take a while to get use to things here. Like I said not much different, but still takes time adjusting. As far as missing things, Jonesboro really has everything Memphis has except a few stores. To name a few that I've noticed: Toys R Us, Rite Aid, Burlington Coat Factory, Macy's and Aldi's. I have noticed things are so much easier here. Getting utilities and gas turned on was cake. Getting my son in school was cake. Getting tags and license was in and out. There weren't any lines anywhere we went. I do love that. Oh, and at Walmart, they always have multiple lanes open to check out...not in Memphis. It's the little things in life that count, right? Anyways, enough about me. Leave me some comments and tell me about yourself. Let's get to know each other!

Just an update..

I really wanted this blog and Facebook page to take off and really become a place for people to go for information on events and things happening in Jonesboro. To do this though, I really need everyone's help. I am new to the area, and still learning my way around. I am finding websites with information but as we all know, word of mouth can travel fast. If you hear of things happening, let me know. Is there something going on that makes you wonder...ask,lets see if we can figure it out. Let's help each other! Also, I started another page. It's also for the Jonesboro area. I found out about this website from another blog who started one for their neighborhood. Thought I would give it a try. Nextdoor-Jonesboro

Need your help...

I have been working hard on getting the calendar in working order. Now, the next step is just keeping the page active and knowing what to post. That's where you come in. What do you want to see on here? Do you have a question you want asked? Which buffet is the best, best cardiologist..Send me a message and let's find you an answer. Also, as you may have seen on the facebook page. Help me reach 150 "likes" and I will do a contest for a $5 Amazon gift card. And don't forget, to follow this blog so you can see all the updates.

Easter Egg Hunts

Are you wondering where all the fun egg hunts will be this year? I was. This is a list of upcoming egg hunts for the kids! If you know of one that has not been listed, please comment below and I will get it added.

Where : Trinity Church @ 701 Highland
When: March 30th 12-3pm
What : Trinity Church hosts the annual Easter Eggstravaganza.  The event boasts inflatables, games, pony rides, clowns, face painting, live music and more.  Easter Eggstravaganza is capped off with a Helicopter drop of 20,000 eggs!
For more information, contact Trinity Church at 870-935-7705. 

Where: Bay First Baptist Church @
When: March 30th 11am-1pm
What: All of the children of our community are cordially invited to join us for our annual, "Easter Egg Drop!" Mark your calendars now to come and join us for a great time of food, fun and fellowship! There will be hot dogs and refreshments for everyone!

Calendar of Events

March 2013

18th - Paragould - Kasu's Blue Monday (The Red Goose Grand Hall) 7pm Admission is free, but donations welcome.

19th- Ag for Autism - 

23rd - Paragould - Williamsburg Basket Weaving Workshop ( Crowley's Ridge State Park) 8:30 - 4:30 Admission- $25

25th - Paragould - Kasu's Blue Monday (The Collins Theatre) 7pm Admission is free, but donations welcome.

30th - Jonesboro - Easter Eggstravaganza (Trinity Church 701 Highland) - 12-3pm
Inflatables, games, pony rides, clowns, face painting, live music and more.  Easter Eggstravaganza is capped off with a Helicopter drop of 20,000 egg

30th - Bay- Easter Egg Drop (Bay First Baptist Church) 11am- 1pm
All of the children of our community are cordially invited to join us for our annual, "Easter Egg Drop!" The time will be from 11am until 1pm. Mark your calendars now to come and join us for a great time of food, fun and fellowship! There will be hot dogs and refreshments for everyone! 




April 2013

5-7th - Jonesboro - 24th Annual Jonesboro Auto Show (ASU Convocation Center) Admission- $8 over age 12, 12 and under free.

7th- Jonesboro - Through A Child's Eyes (ASU museum, on campus) 1-3pm Admission is free 

15th -  Paragould - Kasu's Blue Monday (The Red Goose Grand Hall) 7pm Admission is free, but donations welcome.

20th - Paragould - Great American Cleanup - (Crowley's Ridge State Park) 8:30- noon, Admission-free, Lunch is provided.

Why this page?

I have started this blog to coincide with the Facebook page.

  My family and I recently moved to Jonesboro, AR (Feb. 2013) from Memphis,TN. Since moving here, I have been on Facebook looking for new groups to join and pages to "like". In Memphis, there were 100s of pages and groups. The 2 that I seem to miss most lately were mommy blogs. Not so much for the parenting tips and such, but because they new about things happening all over town. Now, I can't say that I will be able to know about everything around this new town I am in, but I hope that with everyone's help, we can have a great "go-to" page when we have questions and need answers.
My goals to have posted:

Event happenings - carnivals, festivals, craft shows, block parties...anything!

Deals - Find an awesome deal in a local store? Clearance, coupons etc. let's share about it!

Questions/Answers - When I first moved here, the #1 thing I needed was internet and cable. I wanted reviews and specs and I just couldn't find answers I was looking for...So, let's help each other out. Want to know where the cheapest Miss Me jeans are at,  Which TV antennae works best in this county, Which heart doctor would you recommend...ask, and hopefully we can all get answers!

I have heard alot about Paragould, AR since being here as well, and I would love to include that area too.