By Georgeanne Yehling of  Southern Fried Soprano

Georgeanne Yehling is not a Southern belle but a Southern bramble. An Arkansas transplant, Georgeanne spreads the gospel of Southern food and hospitality at Eggshells Kitchen Co. in Little Rock. She is an emerging professional operatic soprano, amateur gardener, devoted kitchen wench, and crazed Oklahoma City Thunder fan. Find her at Southern Fried Soprano, where she writes about navigating the world of classical music and keeping it #arkansassy, no matter where she is.

By Jamie Smith of Jamie’s Thots

Jamie Smith blogs over at Jamie’s Thots, where she talks about all things life especially food, faith and personal growth. She’s owner of Jamie’s Notebook, her writing business where she offers news and feature writing, as well as business writing services. Jamie lives in Elkins with her husband, two dogs and two cats.

By Katharine Trauger of Home’s Cool! and The Conquering Mom

Katharine Trauger is a retired educator and a women’s counselor. She and her husband spent 25 years running a home and school for children who would otherwise have been homeless. She has worked 15 years as contributor and/or columnist for several small professional magazines, with over 60 published articles. She blogs about the rising popularity of being at home from a sun room on a wooded hilltop in the Deep South at: Home’s Cool! and The Conquering Mom, and tweets at @KathaTrau. She is currently working on a self-help book entitled: Yes, It Hurts, But . . .

By Ricci Ellis of Imperfectly Ricci

Ricci is a wanna be water drinking, gym going, dog snuggling, book-a-holic. If you like what you see here, you can find her blog at http://riccialexis.com or on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest.

By Marsha Foster of Freedom Dreamer Photography

Marsha Foster is a professional photographer of five years in Northwest Arkansas. In her pro photography career, she has shot everything from newborns & weddings to commercial images. Finally, her passion for helping women feel empowered led her to Boudoir Photography. Operating as “Freedom Boudoir by Freedom Dreamer Photography,” Marsha helps women see their inner beauty by showing them their outer beauty. You can find her at www.nwarkansasboudoir.com, 479-841-5539 or email at: marsha@freedomdreamerphoto.com

By Miranda of GraceandGravy with a side of life!

Miranda, is a Crunchy, Country Mama giving her look on a Homemade Life of Homeschool, Good Eats, (Mis) Adventures, and Living Grace-Filled Everyday @ GraceandGravy with a side of life! Miranda has been married to her sweet husby for 16 years and a homeschool mama to 2 kiddos at home. She loves her four-legged, fur babies and they make her life complete. Miranda is passionate about Guatemala Missions, Early Farmhouse Life/Decor, learning to be a Self-Sufficient Homesteader!

By Kaylin Gilkey of Enticing Healthy Eating

Kaylin is a health coach and nutrition consultant and author of the healthy living and food blog Enticing Healthy Eating.  Born and raised in Northwest Arkansas, she can often be found singing praises of her hometown, whipping up new recipes in the kitchen, still trying to find her life’s path, or enjoying as much of the outdoors as possible. You can also follow Kaylin’s food and cooking adventures on her Instagram.