Heroes and Hamburgers will be hosted at Simple Pleasures Events Center on September 18, 11-4pm. It’s a festival honoring Bella Vista, AR first-responders, fire and EMS employees and will transform the nostalgic paradise into a fun, activity-filled playground. Those who have been following the Weekly Vista articles on the upcoming Heroes & Hamburgers festival on […]
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Writing History: The beginning of Heroes and Hamburgers
The History of Heroes and Hamburgers Recently, Simple Pleasures owner, Ken Miner was featured in an article in The Weekly Vista newspaper of Bella Vista, called Hamburgers and Heroes event brings together children, officers. Below is the article that was featured: BELLA VISTA, Ark. (Aug. 26, 2016) – “How can we prevent our community from feeling […]
Which Northwest Arkansas Wedding Venue is “the One” for Your Wedding?
There are so many amazing wedding venues in Northwest Arkansas. It’s no wonder that many couples all over Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas come here just to get married. But how do you know which venue would be right for your wedding and where do you even begin to look? I know it can be […]
What do your dream wedding photos look like? Plan your wedding album before the wedding.
According to an article on Arkansasbride.com, the average price for wedding photos in Arkansas is $1,509. In most cases, that doesn’t include the prints or the digital files. It doesn’t include the bridal photos or the engagement photos and don’t forget the videographer, which can also run you an average of $971. Wedding budget guides […]
Heroes and Hamburgers: Free family fun. Building a community. Supporting Bella Vista, AR police, fire and EMS.
You do not want to miss this celebration. Heroes and Hamburgers is a fun-for-all event in our great town of Bella Vista, AR, featuring Simple Pleasures’ amazing hickory fired cheeseburgers, great classic rock by Walrus, muscle cars from then-and-now and so many activities to choose from! What makes this event one that you can’t miss […]
Having an outdoor wedding in Northwest Arkansas? 10 tips to keep your wedding guests happy
It’s beginning to feel like summer here and you can cut the humidity with a knife. There’s a saying in Northwest Arkansas that “if you don’t like the weather, wait a few minutes and it will totally change.” I am amazed how quickly it turns from steaming hot to a chilly fall, and then to cold […]
What is a “Cool Car” & how do I get one?
A while back I was asked to write about classic car restoration. I felt like a dentist asked to perform rectal surgery. I understand the relationship of the body parts, but I wasn’t the right guy for the “operation.” As a classic car collector and enthusiast I understand the combination of mechanical skill and artistic wizardry […]
Weddings in the Round
One of the interesting things about weddings is that there are so many things within the ceremony and reception you can take for granted yet so many things you can make your own. Marriage is a venerable tradition/institution in many cultures so there is a certain method to the affair – the most important (and […]
Why a corporate retreat is important for a business
Everyone knows about the corporate holiday party,or the occasional corporate outing, but few companies take seriously the notion and importance of an annual company retreat. Such an event can be seen as an unnecessary expense and distraction instead of what it can be: a way to boost profits and reward employees. Today we want to […]
Traditions behind Bridesmaids and Groomsmen
Wedding celebrations aren’t just about feting the bride and groom; they’re also about honoring the friends and family who have supported and loved the couple throughout their relationship and in their individual lives. Bridesmaids and groomsmen deserve to be lauded for their support of the betrothed duo. They’ve likely been there from the beginning, as […]