Kristen Gardiner
Kristen resides in Edmond with her husband and three wild and crazy boys, ages 8, 5, and 2. She is a native Texan who relocated to the Oklahoma City area with her family in 2015. She loves art, Whataburger, Real Housewives, and being an active member of the LDS Church. Kristen has a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Texas A&M and an M.B.A. from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Kristen is also a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician and has a passion for contributing hands-on car seat education to the community. You can read more car seat tips on her blog: Driving Mom Crazy .
Getting Fit in a Looks-Obsessed World
Let's face it, women are under a lot of pressure to look a certain way in our culture. We are bombarded with images, articles, and endless products telling us all the ways we need...
5 Tips For a Fabulous Girls’ Trip to The Pioneer Woman Mercantile
Who doesn't love a good girls' trip? We are lucky enough to have a new and very popular attraction that is not too far from OKC in the form of The Pioneer Woman Mercantile...
Four Unspoken Truths About Vacation
I have some extremely fond memories from vacations that my family went on while I was growing up. I remember swimming, playing, sunshine, laughter, pranks between siblings, and pure joy.
Vacation as a parent, however, is...
What You Didn’t Know About Airline Travel With Car Seats
Traveling with children is never easy. It requires extra planning, extra packing, and expecting the unexpected. Inevitably, the dreaded question enters your mind: "What do we do with the car seats?" Let's be honest....
It’s Okay To Do a Bad Job
What makes a good mom? A bad mom? How do we know if we are doing a good job or a bad job?
We define it.
We all have our own ideas of what a good mom,...
A Letter To My Last Baby
Dear little one,
You've turned one, and you aren't a baby anymore, but I want you to know that you will always be my baby. Your brothers will always be my babies, too, but you...
5 Things Moms With Depression Want You To Know
Even if you do not experience depression yourself, you most likely know someone who does. Oklahoma has one of the highest rates of mental illness in the country, with depression being one of the most...
Car Seat Best Buys For 2017
Anyone who has ever purchased a car seat knows how daunting the task can be. With hundreds of models and variations to choose from, it can be difficult to narrow down your choices. I...
When The Holidays Aren’t Happy
The holidays are supposed to be the happiest time of the year. But what if they're not?
An experience that I had a few years ago has forever changed what I think about during...
I Don’t Care What My Kids Wear
In my younger years I used to wonder why some moms let their kids look so sloppy or wear shirts with dumb characters on them. My pre-mom days were filled with lovely judgments of...
Oklahoma Car Seat Safety Week
Have you ever had your child's car seat or booster checked by a professional? Huh, a professional what? A professional car seat technician is also called a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST). Now is your chance...