Top 8 Botanical Gardens
Nothing is better than spending the day outside surrounded in the beauty of nature. Nature can't get any better than Arkansas and Arkansas can't get much more beautiful than these public botanical gardens.

Top 5 Online Dating Services
It can be hard to find someone special. If you don't enjoy the bar scene, it's almost impossible! However, you can meet some great people on-line. Just be careful, be smart and have fun. I posted an ad for a week with several popular on-line services to see what kind of responses I would get. Who's the best? Read on.

Top 8 Garden Centers
Little Rock soil is so diverse that it's hard to say what will grow best in your yard. Hostas and daylillies will grow almost anywhere and they are bright and colorful. Some daylillies look almost tropical. The best way to find out what plant is right for your yard is to find someone at the nursery and talk about your yard. Some nurseries will even test a soil sample for you.

Top 10 Arkansas Wildlife Watching
Arkansas is the natural state but it's easy to forget that we share the state with a variety of wildlife. You can watch everything from the nation's national bird to the American alligator in our backyard. Please note that I listed the animals commonly seen in the area. You shouldn't expect to see them all or even any of them. September through November are the best times to go wildlife watching!

Top 10 Movie Theaters
Little Rock has lots of great choices for seeing the latest flick and hottest films. We have theaters that specialize in art movies, Hollywood blockbusters and even an IMAX. Grab your popcorn and head to the movies!

Top 10 Gifts that Say Arkansas
Want to share some of Arkansas with a friend from up North or comfort a displaced relative who has left their Arkansas roots behind? Check out these items! They are bound to bring a little Arkansas to those who receive them (and they even make great gifts for bosses, friends, co-workers, etc. that live in state.)

Top 10 Free Things to Do in September
Who couldn't stand to save some money? If you're penny pinching but still want something fun to do, check out these fun, free things to do in September. Arkansas has lots of great little spots that won't cost you anything . . . except maybe a tank of gas.

Top 10 Mexican Restaurants in Little Rock
Whether you like it hot & spicy or bold & flavorful, Little Rock has the Mexican food fix you need. These are my faves of the many Mexican eateries in our city! To me, Tex-Mex is hot, spicy flavors and dishes like enchiladas, fajitas and tacos. Authentic Mexican food is more bold than spicy and they have dishes like chile rellenos and Carnitas. Some places serve both types of food.