Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Strategies for international growth: A May training at the Port of Little Rock will help small businesses explore global markets, with presentations from the U.S. Commercial Service and optional website reviews for participants -- get all the event details.

Guard against deed fraud: The Pulaski County Clerk's Office launched a six-month property fraud awareness effort, urging Little Rock residents to enroll in free alerts, with focus on seniors and vacant landowners through September -- see how to get alerts.

Two venues one smoky hub: Back Home Barbecue opened in April in downtown Little Rock and draws lunch crowds, while Attic Bar offers happy hour, a brisket quesadilla, and space for events and catering -- see menu and catering info.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Wear something with history: Refresh your closet with Dog Eat Dog in SoMa, a trove of curated vintage and upcycled finds, from 90s knits to one-off statement bags. They also handle alterations and repairs, keeping pieces personal and sustainable... and far more fun than another big-box scroll.

Comedy night, anyone: Loony Bin Comedy Club keeps the week lively with touring headliners, special engagements, and an open mic where locals test new bits. Grab your crew, claim a table, and let them handle the punchlines while you just laugh too loud.

Try this SoMa spot: Whether you're cruising South Main or just tired of your usual spots, Rex's Restaurant brings a cozy, modern bistro vibe with smash burgers, khao soi, and wildly good schnitzels. It’s the kind of neighborhood hang where cocktail chatter and comfort food make an easy weeknight win.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🌼 The Perfect Combo Pot Make & Take Class @ The Good Earth Garden Center | Thursday (4/30) at 5:45 PM – Dead porch pots again? Come build a foolproof warm-season combo with Arkansas-tough annuals, then take it home. $125 registration covers hands-on class and materials, you can upgrade if you fancy, and if plans or weather change, they’ll mail you a $125 Good Earth gift card.

🦞 15th Annual Crawfish Salute @ Rusty Tractor Vineyards - Home of Sunset Lodge | Thursday (4/30) at 6:00 PM – Whether you call them crawfish or mudbugs, this 15th annual throwdown at Rusty Tractor Vineyards serves all-you-can-eat crawfish, live music, auctions, and raffles, all benefiting the UAMS NICU. Come eat, sip, and bid, then brag you did good while doing well.

🎉 SoMa After Dark @ Main Street | Friday (5/1) at 4:00 PM – SoMa turns 20, so South Main is throwing a birthday bash with shops open late, food, drinks, music, and art. Expect free cake, a Happy Birthday singalong and candle blowout, vendors, the Imagination Station in The Bernice Garden, and drink specials, because milestones deserve frosting.

♻ Keep Arkansas Beautiful Community Service @ MacArthur Park in Downtown Little Rock | Saturday (5/2) at 8:00 AM – MacArthur Park is getting a spruce up as Kappa Lambda Chi’s Lambda Chapter teams with VFW 1316 for the Keep Arkansas Beautiful cleanup. Come flex neighborly pride, pick up mystery wrappers, and help Little Rock’s first park look like it remembers its manners.

💐 Brunch & Blooms @ CALS McMath Library | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Want to spoil mom without navigating a 90-minute brunch wait? This sweet celebration serves delicious bites, non-alcoholic “mom-osas,” a themed craft, and actual time to chat. Every mom and mother figure scores a free gift, while supplies last.

📚 Free Comic Book Day 2026 @ Midtown Vintage Market | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Free Comic Book Day teams up with Comics Giveaway Day at Flames of the Phoenix inside Midtown Vintage Market, so expect free issues, sales, and fresh finds. Childhood spinner rack vibes, door prizes, and a grown-up way to let your inner 10-year-old run your wallet.

🌮 Food Truck Fiesta - Cinco de Mayo @ Southwest Community Center | Saturday (5/2) at 11:00 AM – Whether you remember when tacos were just "Tuesday" or you're here for the salsa playlist, the Cinco de Mayo Food Truck Fiesta at Southwest Community Center delivers. Expect legit eats, live beats, dancing neighbors, and that magical moment when the churro line becomes a reunion.

This lodge-style retreat on 5.05 private acres is a Tim Hughes custom with solid wood doors and a stacked rock wall. The chef’s kitchen boasts four KitchenAid ovens and a griddle range. A 200-inch theater, library nook, craft room, and bunk room shine. Outdoor living delivers a screened kitchen, greenhouse and raised beds, four-car climate-controlled garage, and dual generators.