In + Around OKC

May 20, 2013, dawned like any other late May day in Oklahoma. Our family was looking forward to the end of school. It was also the last of three days in a row of TorCon 8-9, and I was...

This post was originally published in 2019, and we love that it still applies! The new girl. You remember her. She came in on the first day of school and had everyone’s attention. The mystery of seeing someone new in...

February is Black History Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the rich heritage of African Americans in this nation. Each year your children probably learn the standard Black history lessons: Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, and Dr. Martin Luther King...

I'm no runner, but today feels like it's about mile 12 of a full marathon...not even to the halfway point. And we're gonna need some sustenance to survive. In that spirit, we have compiled a list for you: Election...

Our family loves going to parks. In fact, we've made it somewhat of a mission to find the best playgrounds in every town we call home. When we moved here from Florida, the one park I didn't really love...

We all know Oklahoma summers are HOT, and what better way to enjoy childhood and stay cool than to head to the Oklahoma swimming holes and fresh water pools!  Oklahoma has some incredible natural swimming holes to explore with the...

Alabaster Caverns in Oklahoma is a hidden gem in Freedom, OK that offers a truly unique and captivating experience for families. A great day trip option from Oklahoma City, Alabaster Caverns is a natural attraction known for its stunning...

Often as moms, we are surrounded by negativity. Memes that say things like, “I love being around my kids as long as they aren't sick, or tired, or hungry, or whiny” abound on the Internet. People who aren't parents talk...

  In Oklahoma, the summers are hot, Hot, HOT!!  It's not always ideal to go outside to play so what's a momma to do??  Go inside, of course!  There are lots of great places that keep the A/C on so...

At Oklahoma City Moms Blog we feel there are incredible not-for-profit organizations and resources right here in our community. They support different needs of OKC families, mothers, and children and we’d like to help spread the word about them.  Here is a...

Happy New Year! Can you believe it's already 2016?! We're looking forward to another fabulous year connecting moms in the OKC area. Join us in starting the new year off supporting OKC and all it has to offer. Need...

Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere! We know you need a picture (or twenty) of your little cuties at a pumpkin patch this year.  Most of our favorite farms also have pumpkin patches - so once you're done browsing here, be sure to...