Oklahoma City Mom

Nothing symbolizes the beginning of warm weather in my family like macaroni salad. It usually gets made for the first time at Easter and the recipe goes into hibernation when the crisp mornings of autumn creep in. The taste...

Kristi:: When I was in preschool and kindergarten, my father would surprise me by picking me up in the middle of the day for fun little outings.  Many times we would go visit my mom while she was teaching.  I...

In the last few years I've seen quite a few articles about how spending too much time on Facebook can negatively affect a person's happiness. And for the most part I agree. If all you do is lurk around...

Have you been to Savory Spice Shop? When I ventured towards Savory Spice Shop on Western Avenue for the first time, I wasn't sure what all to expect.  As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by the...

You don't have to stretch your buck to have fun this summer in OKC. I know we've discussed the Free Fridays in the metro (and there is live music at most of those Friday events), but there are many...

One of my favorite things about my five-year-old daughter is her ability to block out the pressures of the world. Part of it is the age. At five, she has had limited exposure to peer groups. So although she...

Greetings mom's of OKC! My name's Michael and I'm not a mom. But... I do blog occasionally and I'm a native of Oklahoma City so I guess that technically qualifies me for this guest post here on the OKC...

First off let me say, I am not a doctor or a lactation consultant. This is my experience and while I’m sure others have similar experiences, nursing is something that is a very personal choice and experience. I hope...

“Your baby isn’t a baby anymore.  She is getting so big.”  These are words I hear often.  And while it is true, I feel a little twinge thinking this is my last baby.   My husband and I have been...

As summer settles in on us, we begin to think of our vacations, what to do with the kids while they are home, and general summer fun. While those things are great, its also the time to think about...

On June 7, 2014, take a step back into history and experience what life was like in the pioneer days at the Chisholm Trail & Crawfish Festival on the Kirkpatrick Family Farm in Yukon, OK. This festival is the perfect...

I may have a bit of a sweet tooth...so when I learned about the amazing 42nd Street Candy Company, I was immediately thrilled! Walking into the store makes me feel like a kid again. The brightly colored candy displays...