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September 1, 2024 (updated November 29, 2025) Published by

HOW DO YOU GET RID OF MICE

I don’t like killing things, but I’ve always had an aversion to mice and wanting to keep them out of the house. What have you done to get rid of mice? What worked for you and what didn’t. Do you recommend a product or products that have helped you? Or do you want to warn others about what to avoid?

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SOME PRODUCTS THAT MIGHT HELP

Mice Eliminator Pouches

RESOURCES

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Fun Things For Kids To Do In Russellville

August 18, 2024 (updated November 29, 2025) Published by

Have you ever wondered what your child would enjoy doing in Russellville? Maybe you think it’s time for your child to go outside and take a few breaths of fresh air, but you wonder what you could do in town?

If you can think of something fern for kids in Russellville that’s not on the page, please share it in the comments section below.

Russellville is a small town. But, there are quite a few things that it has to offer. Some of those things are excellent for children to do, but let’s face it. Sometimes it’s hard to find the things that are worth while which is why we have found them for you.

Here are some fun things for your child to do in (and around) Russellville city limits.

PCLS Teens-Only Seating Area With Lots of Fun

The Pope County Library System does many things for children from toddlers to teens. For teens specifically, the Pope County Library System created a teens-only seating area with board games, graphic novels, and puzzles.

Nerf Blast – Indoor Nerf Arena

This indoor Nerf arena is a perfect place for any kid party or get-together. In this arena, your kids can have a blast (pun intended) with a plethora of Nerf blasters in all different shapes and sizes. It’s worth a shot (pun also intended)!

4-H Clubs For Young Children and Teens Alike

Russellville has a number of 4-H clubs. Some are general while others are specific to a certain thing. But, with all of them available, your child will likely find at least one that he/she will love. Here are some of Russellville’s 4-H clubs.

  • 4-H Art Club
  • Sequoyah Kids 4-H Kids (for homeschooled children)
  • Hilltop Kids 4-H Club
  • Hopewell 4-H Club

Relax At The Russellville Aquatic Center

Russellville also has an aquatic center that your children can enjoy. The area is great for budget-friendly fun! Only $4 for children 0-11 and $5 for children 12 or older.

Check Out The Russellville Skatepark

Is your kid into skating? Why not take them over to the Russellville skatepark. It’s free admission!

Let Your Children Play at a City Park

Of course, Russellville has a city park. Younger kids will love to play there. Oh, and I almost forgot the splash pad! Let your child play in the water on hot summer days!

Check Out Local Animals at The Lake Dardanelle State Park Visitor Center

Arkansas as a whole is known for it’s nature. In fact, it’s known as “The Natural State”! It is one of my favorite parts of the state and you can enjoy nature in the Lake Dardanelle State Park by checking out the visitor center to learn about local animals and even get to see some of them live!

Teach Your Child Pottery at Potter Worx

Pottery Worx is a Russellville business dedicated to pottery. Your child can make his or her own mug, bowl, plate, or anything else they can make with pottery!

Get Your Child Involved In Boy/Cub/Girl Scouts

Of course, Russellville has both Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and even Cub Scouts for younger kids. For Boy Scouts, check out troops 214 and 182. For Girl Scouts, check out troops 182G and for the Cub Scouts, check out pack 182.

Where kids eat free in Russellville

August 18, 2024 (updated November 29, 2025) Published by

Where do kids eat free in Russellville?

Finding those places where kids eat free can really help when deciding where to eat. Not every place can let kids eat free, but we found a variety of restaurants in Russellville and have them listed here. Not all of these are free, some are low cost. They are all listed below.

Where Kids Eat Free in Russellville

Where Kids Can Get Reduced Meal Prices in Russellville

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If you know of a Russellville (or close to Russellville) where kids eat free, please share your find here.

What do you love or not love about Russellville

August 17, 2024 (updated November 29, 2025) Published by

I have lived in the Russellville area my entire adult life and have had positive feelings about this area. Living in allot of different parts of the country, I feel that Russellville is one of the better places to live. It’s relatively clean, the people are friendly (for the most part) and shopping options are good.

In recent years, I have read allot of very negative comments about Russellville. It seems that allot of people here have a very poor opinion of this city.

I wanted to use this post to explore the various feelings that you have about Russellville and what you love and what you hate about this city.

We asked the question and some of you already responded. So, what are people saying about Russellville? What do they love and what do they hate?

If you want to share you voice on this subject, leave your comment here.

What people have said they love about Russellville

Brent Appleton

I love how clean the town is, Lake Dardanelle, lots of places to eat, and people are nice and friendlier than many places.

Jesse Johnson

I love the town and its downtown area. However, it’s disappointing that local businesses and events lack support here, yet there are complaints about not having anything.

Cristy Ables

I love that it’s relatively safe, less expensive than many other places, has everything you need, and is within 3 hours of everything you could want. I also love that Dardanelle is next door and that’s where I call home ❤️. Oh, and the nature stuff is pretty cool too I guess.

Kerra Ferguson
I love how to community feels close knit. I don’t love how it mainly consists of factory work with little opportunities in career growth.

Chastity Smith

I love that this is my home and overall a good community. However, too many have stalled potential growth and opportunities. We need more entertainment for all ages, more higher wage opportunities for employment.

What people have said they don’t love about Russellville

Tina Louann

Needs to be wet… tired of driving for a drink … 🍸 😒

CA Douglas

Too many run red lights be careful. Crazy how they fight to keep alcohol and casinos out, but allowed marijuana dispensatories

Dakota Kirk

I don’t love that we need more things for teens to do! Most teens and young adults are on the internet so much because there’s not many things to do besides sit in the Walmart parking lot or go to a bar. We need more activities for the youth!
I love that usually people are very kind and helpful.

Les Bellow

We need restaurants on the West side of Town

Michael McCullah

I love the small town feeling in a community that is growing. I hate the small town politics in a community that is growing. This community seems to have been held back by the politics and never has achieved its full potential. When I first came to Russellville, Conway, Morrillton, Russellville, Clarksville and Ozark were approximately the same size. Look at them now.

Lori Jostmeyer

Love that there is a gorgeous lake and places to fish. Would like to see more activities for families available. Would also love another place to shop besides Walmart. A target or similar would be amazing!

Steph Carter

How many people I see texting while driving and almost causing wrecks! Some of us have babies in the car ☹️

Angel Richardson

The roads suck, the highway department has gotten really lazy the last few years. Our road used to be decent but now they suck. I do love the beauty of Russellville and the fact that they are really bringing downtown back to life a little bit.

Darren Steele

I don’t love the lack of support for local businesses. Seems to keep allowing and advocating for corporate spots, selling out land and infrastructure that could actually be used for a business that is going to get some cash going into the local economy. Instead everyone just seems to be fine with fast food joints and coffee places, and letting that money go to some corporate headquarters across the country. You can either complain about there being nothing to do besides eat fast food, or you can try to support and buy local. You can’t have it both ways, and unfortunately Russellville doesn’t realize that.

Lisa Kilpatrick Connerly

We need actual restaurants not junky fast food and more places to shop. The roads are in need of repair. More open minded City Council members to bring in more business and larger retailers. I like there is no traffic and the hometown feel.

Josh League

not love – no good fast food restaurants

Carey Borne

Not love that they won’t let any malls come in.

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How To Make Zucchini Bread

August 16, 2024 (updated November 29, 2025) Published by

This delicious zucchini bread takes advantage of all the fresh summer zucchini growing so well here in the River Valley of Arkansas. It is one of my favorite summer treats and a great way to use up those big zucchini you may have let grow a little too large in the summer lol!

What is Zucchini Bread?

If you aren’t familiar with zucchini bread you’ll be happy to learn that it is a type of quick bread that is similar to banana or pumpkin bread, just with grated zucchini.

Zucchini is the green cousin to the yellow summer squash and it is very easy to find in Arkansas. You can pick it up at many farmer’s markets, grocery stores, and most like your neighbor, lol.

In the past, I’ve tried other zucchini bread recipes out there but they were either not sweet enough or overly sweet, so I’m not afraid to mention that myself and my family have deemed this the best zucchini bread recipe ever.

Thanks to my dear Aunt Barabara for this recipe, I sure miss her, but always think of here when I make this recipe!

To some the thought of using summer squash in a sweet bread may be foreign but trust me here, you don’t taste an overwhelming squash flavor at all.

The zucchini is shredded so finely that you only see pretty green flecks scattered through the slices, but the squash adds much-needed moisture to this sweet treat that is super nice.

Just imagine a lightly spiced cakey loaf with a moist crumb and a nice crunch from some walnuts. To me, this loaf has the perfect amount of sweetness and it is a great way to use up all the extra zucchini if you are a gardener like me.

Do You Have To Peel and Remove The Seeds From The Zucchini For Zucchini Bread?

Zucchini is a tasty summer squash that has very mild-tasting flesh, with a thin green skin that is fine to be eaten.

There is no reason to peel the zucchini first before shredding it for this bread recipe. As I mentioned above, the skin is very thin and tender so it cooks fine in the bread and you’ll never know it is there.

I simply wash the zucchini well first and check for any damaged spots that may need to be removed, but other than that the squash is ready to be shredded.

The same goes for the seeds. Zucchini, if picked at peek size, doesn’t have very large seeds and they can be left alone as you shred the squash.

They will help add moisture to your zucchini bread. However, if you have a rather large zucchini and the seeds have gotten larger and tougher I do recommend scooping them out of the squash before you shred it when you need to use up the larger squash.

This Fresh Zucchini Bread will have your kids begging for more squash…in bread form!

A close-up slice of fresh zucchini bread.

Here’s the recipe!

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 3/4 cup of packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup of oil
  • 1/4 cup of milk or water
  • 2 cups of shredded zucchini
  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons of baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 cup of chopped pecan or walnuts

Directions:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit and grease and flour a 9×5 loaf pan. It is important to grease and lightly flower this bread because this zucchini bread will stick if you don’t.
  • To a mixing bowl add the eggs, sugars, oil, and milk. Mix well until combined.
  • Next, add in the shredded zucchini and mix again.
  • Finally add in the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nuts and mix thoroughly until there are no dry ingredients left unmixed.
  • Spray your 9×5 loaf pan with cooking spray and then dust it very well with a couple of tablespoons of flour making sure to get the bottom and the sides of the loaf pan coated well. Dump any excess flour out of the loaf pan.
  • Add the bread batter to the loaf pan and spread it out evenly. If desired sprinkle a few walnuts on top and place it in the oven to bake for 60 to 75 minutes. Start testing the center of the loaf at 60 minutes.
  • The total cooking time will depend on the thickness of your loaf and your oven. The loaf in my photos took 73 minutes to bake completely in my oven. It is done when a toothpick comes out of the center clean.
  • Let the bread cool for about 5 to 10 minutes then carefully remove it from the pan and let it cool completely before slicing to serve. This bread also freezes beautifully!

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