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I love planning birthday parties and I grew up with a "Pinterest Mom" (before there was Pinterest). When our son was 8 months old, I had already picked a theme and ordered decorations for his 1st birthday party. My...

So, you've heard about the STATE Fair, but do you know about your COUNTY Fair? Every county in Oklahoma holds its own Fair, typically in August or early September each year. Usually, it's a collaborative effort among the Fairboard,...

I once declared that I could not be a mom if I did not wear my baby. You may think that's extreme, but for me it's completely true. I have a demanding child, plus I want to go back...

For the past 5 years we have been hearing more about how important it is to do the GREEN thing.  How important it is to, not only help our planet by reducing waste, but also to protect ourselves and...

Even though I am by no means an expert, gardening is something I truly enjoy. Naturally when I had kids I looked forward to sharing this love with them. The first spring after my son was born I was able...

Before the year comes to a close, I will not only be a year older, I’ll be in a new decade of life. My thirties are fast approaching! During my twenties, I traveled, became a wife and a mom of...

If you are a close friend or family member, a friend on Facebook, or you follow me on Instagram, then it's no secret to you that I don't plan to move away from Cindy Lane anytime soon. We moved...

Let's talk about the ins and outs of having a large family -- Did you catch that pun?  The ins and outs??  No friend, we are not going to talk about the mechanics of how we conceived a large...

I get so excited for springtime.  Opening doors and windows to let that fresh air in, going on walks and having picnics, and swapping out my sweat pants for razors…oh how ready I am!  Springtime isn’t just about weather...

Times are tough right now. People are being laid off. Salaries are stagnant. And prices are going up everywhere, on everything.  Two income homes are becoming one income homes and families are struggling with how to pay the bills, get gas,...

To Adele, Look out; here comes yet another feeble letter from an adoring fan, this time a mother of four small boys. I'm sure you get these all the time. The funny thing about a relationship like yours and mine...

City Facebook groups: Keeping the drama alive since the beginning of Facebook time. I live in a pretty small town, and our local Facebook group keeps me truly, madly entertained. If I'm bored or having a rough day and need a...