Oklahoma City Mom

I recently discovered I had a lot to learn about pregnancy. From bouts of depression and anxiety to giving up foods I used to love and craving ones I previously avoided, there was a learning curve even bigger than...

Somewhere in the first few years of your child's life you suddenly go from carrying a diaper bag to carrying a Potty Preparedness Bag. The transition can be quite daunting if this is your first experience, but I'm here to...

There is SO much fun to be had in August!  Can you believe it's almost time for school to start again?  We've listed area school start dates below and we've rounded up some great activities for your family!  $1...

So, I'm not crafty, although I really really want to be. BUT - I can follow directions. I have several things that I love to make instead of buy. Vanilla extract is one of those things. Now, I could...

I never intended on being a home school mom. My husband and I had discussed the possibility of homeschooling, but I never gave it more than a passing thought. In fact, I had every intention of sending my kids to public...

Yes, you read that correctly! I do not buy gifts for babies. I am a firm believer in not buying gifts for a child that I don't even know, and probably won't know, or for a child who probably won't be...

I watched the video the other day.  My firstborn Carson's first day of kindergarten.  I openly claim that I am not a sappy mom, crying at each milestone.  But as I watched the video, I realized I am sappy...

  Confession: I have a small love affair with school and office supplies.  So much so that my sister-in-law gave me a stapler and a tape dispenser for my birthday (this is not a joke). So when back to school rolls...

We all like things that make our lives easier, right? Here are some tips and tricks I have found that help me with the use of electronics. Let me preface this by saying this post is basically brought to you...

When I think of summer, I think of days spent in the sun, extra playtime with friends & neighbors, and lots of good food. More specifically, lots of good, grilled food. And yes, I know that the grill can be...

It's summer time!  What does that mean? Sunglasses, flip-flops, sunscreen and POOL TIME! Wait a second...pool time with a child is not much fun because my child does not know how to swim. It's restricting. It's stressful. Not to worry...

Ya'll.  We are just entirely too excited to be on the ballot for the Oklahoma Gazette's  Best of OKC awards this year! We love this little corner of the internet and what we get to do here.  We love being a resource for...