Bugs, heat, mud, poison ivy, and the sound of a coyote howling in the not-so-distant distance: these are all reasons I used to drive my stance on NEVER EVER camping. And now, we own a tent. And sleeping bags. And an actual...
  I know, I know...podcast?! Say what? We humans often fear what is not normal in our everyday routines. I myself was not interested when my husband started spouting off about these so-called, 'Podcasts. I did not know what a...
As my 3 kids get older, and their summer schedules get more full with multiple camps for each, we found ourselves only having a few days with schedules synced to plan a summer getaway.  This year we needed something...
I just got back from the most wonderful weekend trip with nine of my best girlfriends. It did not disappoint. After the past year to say my mom battery was depleted is a drastic understatement.  I needed to not hear "Mommy" 8,647...
My husband is from Arizona, so we knew from the start of my pregnancy that we would be taking a trip back to visit his family within the first few months of our daughter's life. I spent hours scouring...
September 28th is Native American Day, and Oklahoma has an abundance of museums, historical sites, and cultural centers overflowing with in-depth information about our state's native past and plans to preserve its rich history for future generations to come!...
I am originally from a small town in Tennessee and when it came time for college, this baby bird wanted to fly the coop. Christian education was important to my family so when I became interested in one located...
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...
Oklahoma may be land-locked, but we have over 200 lakes and bodies of water for plenty of play and exploring! enture. But the lakes in Oklahoma offer more than just fishing and boating. Depending on the lake, families are...
Silver Dollar City Did you grow up vacationing somewhere with your family every year? Is there one place that you can always visit that takes you straight back to your childhood and make you feel like a kid again? That's...
From May 14 through October 23, 2022, visitors can experience the one-of-a-kind, “Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea,” exhibit at Botanica Gardens in Wichita, Kansas. The exhibit is included with general admission, and features fourteen oversized sculptures placed throughout...
Experience an old fashioned summer day in the small town of Rush Springs, OK (about one hour south of OKC) with their Watermelon Festival complete with carnival rides and family-friendly contests and games.  One of the most popular summer festivals...

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