My dad died three months before my wedding. I remember our last conversation so vividly, as if somehow I knew it was the end. I was with my fiance (now husband) visiting his family at the beach. A delicious meal...
Yes, more than likely, Valentine’s Day is a made-up holiday with a completely commercial purpose. But this day always holds a special place in my heart. It’s not the romance part (in fact, my husband rarely celebrates), it’s the...
My husband and I have been married four years and we also have a two-year-old son and are pregnant with our second son due in March. My family has been amazing in establishing traditions that I have been able...
Before I had kids and I was just an aunt, I was like Willy Wonka when it came to my nieces and nephews. You want that 3-pound gummy bear? Aunt Jessie will get it for you. Oh, you found...
First of all, let me say that it was nobody's fault. Least of all mine, because I had no way of knowing my baby daughter was going to be the one who ruined Christmas.  Like most years, my husband's Persian...
It's a time that many of us look forward to all year. The decor, the recipes, the parties. The traditions. While there are some traditions that make the holiday season worth anticipating, there are some traditions I seem to...
The holidays bring so much excitement! Shopping, Santa, busy weekends...what's not to love? We're here to help simplify some of the must-do events this season! A huge thanks to our sponsors for this guide, and our team of moms...
I am a proud Oklahoman. I love walking around Downtown, popping into shops on Campus Corner in Norman, and adore the quaint little towns scattered throughout our great state. I'm proud of this place and I love supporting it...
What's Thanksgiving like for your family? Break down all the different ways you can celebrate Thanksgiving with this Thanksgiving Day Style Quiz!  1. When you think about your tableware for Thanksgiving, you imagine that the plates, cutlery, and napkins will...
We’re coming into the most exciting time of the year for most families. A time of togetherness. Gift giving. Seeing the joy of the holidays reflected in the eyes of grandparents and grandchildren alike. But for many families, Thanksgiving,...
Visiting the Orr Family Farm during their award-winning fall season brings smiling faces and everlasting memories for the entire family. You will definitely want to head to the Farm this fall to experience all that this Oklahoma treasure has...
Halloween is one of the best holidays to experience as a mom. What is more fun than seeing little kids running around in adorable costumes, begging for candy through chocolate smeared smiles? Nothing. Nothing is more fun! The first...

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