Holiday

Fall is officially here, pumpkin spice is everywhere and the little ones are anxiously awaiting Halloween night. Stay festive this month by enjoying some time seeing what this great city has to offer. 50 Free (or Nearly Free) Things to Do...

We love that there are so many "friendly" Halloween events for our littlest loves across the metro.  But what about bigger kids who don't mind a fright - or a scary night out for mom and dad? Get your scare on...

I can count on one hand how many dance recitals, piano recitals, cheer practices, and other various activities that I remember my "father" (read: sperm donor) attending when I was growing up. I always knew I could count on my mom...

Like many other moments in my almost 5-year parenting career, I am eating my words, this time regarding birthday parties. Here’s the thing. Having a kid in school changes things. Birthday parties used to be just family members and friends...

I adore holidays. I love their individual meanings for the world, their personal significance(s) to myself and my family, and I really love...the food. Turkey with all of the fixings at Thanksgiving, steaks on Christmas Eve, ribs and hot dogs on...

Hooray! We've survived another roller coaster of an Oklahoma winter and are finally moving into warmer temps (although can I get a "whoop whoop" for our mild winter this year?!). I don't know about you, but with warmer temps...

Spring is ((almost)) in the air, which not only brings beautiful weather but also spring break, severe weather and Easter! Check out all the fun things to do this month... A Family Guide to Visiting OKC 6 Tips for Surviving a...

The day of love is upon us! Although Valentine's Day can be a romantic day of celebration for you and your partner, there are plenty of family-friendly events happening around the Metro this February that don't require high heels...

Does your New Year's resolution list read sort of like a global to-do list? You've resolved to change your diet, exercise more, travel to new places, finish a big creative project, make creative lunches for your child and write...

Santa came to town for our second ever Breakfast with Santa which was held the morning of December 5th at DC on Film Row.  We were met with a chilly, yet beautiful Saturday morning where more than 200 parents...

Growing up in Tennessee our family always celebrated Christmas on December 24 (Santa is magical...he can come on whatever day he needs to!) because on December 25, we were packing up for a long car trip to my grandparent's...

I started writing this intending to lay out a few good tips for holiday decorating to make your house feel magical around the holidays. While I do have some good tips I could share to make your home look...