I recently did a story on some new businesses in NWA that are geared towards helping families find kid-friendly places in the area. Peekaboo, a new magazine, is great if you're looking for advice on parenting tips, how to pamper yourself and finding fun events in the area. The magazine is always looking for freelance writers or parent contributors to share their stories that might just help other families in the area. If you're interested in submitting your story or idea, contact Kim Enderle at peekaboo_nwa@yahoo.com. If you're looking for kid-friendly shops, events, restaurants, etc., then Life Plus Kids is the place to visit. Teri Chadick has a fantastic website and blog for everything kid-related in NWA. Teri and Kim actually just teamed up to create an events calendar for Peekaboo. The other business I talked about was Life Made Simple. They are gearing up to host "Sitter Socials" in NWA and the River Valley. I've blogged about how hard it is to find a sitter, especially if you're new to the area or don't have family nearby. The Sitter Social is kind of like speed dating, but for moms and sitters. You get to meet a room full of potential sitters and hopefully will find one you like by the end of the night. You also get to leave the event with a booklet with each sitter's resume and picture so you can remember who they are. You can find out about the events at Life Made Simple's website.