Health + Safety

"It's only the elderly and sick who are in real danger, so why panic?" I don't get sick. Like, ever. I could go around licking doorknobs and probably be just fine. (I won't though, to be clear). My son seems to...

I’ll be the first to admit I give my kids Ted Talks during our drives. Of course, this is AFTER I’m done with my car-choreography…because I’m not like a regular mom, I’m a cool mom. (For those of you who...

When your child has cancer, you will do anything—ANYTHING to find treatment that promises healing. Everywhere you turn, people know just how to cure your precious little one. “Have you tried eating naturally?” “Maybe you should give mega doses of...

This blog post is in response to the incident that recently happened in southeast Edmond to a local woman.  A man followed her, knew her routines, broke into her home and was thankfully caught by her husband before the man caught her....

Disclaimer: We have partnered with Orthodontic Associates to bring you information regarding preparing your child for orthodontic work, however all opinions are 100% my own. I remember thinking my braces were soooooo cool.  I loved them and got them when I...

This past summer, my mom was asked to throw out the first pitch of the Team USA vs. Puerto Rico World Cup of Softball XII game. When she first told me, I giggled despite myself because, well, I'm not...

If you're looking for a fun place to gather with your mom friends and get a great workout in Edmond, you NEED to check out The Body Barre!  The Body Barre offers a variety of classes, including barre, yoga, dancewerk,...

"It was the best of times; it was the worst of times..."  Wait... Did Charles Dickens write a book about a mammogram? Because that is the perfect description of a mammogram. I realize that I'm a complete and total weirdo. I...

Our mental health has a profound impact on our lives. In fact, there isn't one aspect of our life that goes untouched by how we are doing mentally. I am sure you could name more general areas of life...

Last summer, I approached the swimming pool season with optimism. The pool can be tedious for the mothers of young children, as it frequently involves pacing around the shallow water, hovering over the littles. But, a year ago, I...

  I've entered it, my fourth decade. And guess what? There are definitely some challenges, a fair amount of "what the heck?" moments and also some pretty fabulous bright spots. It is a decade unlike any I've experienced so far and it does seem to have a few...

But you always said you wanted three kids... What if he has to remove everything... Is there going to be a big void in me, knowing my "mommy" parts are not just broken, but gone... How are my husband and babies going...