I’m going to say something. You may call me crazy. You might call me naive, ridiculous, or roll your eyes if you want. But you know what? I. DON’T. CARE. Because I’m going to say it anyway: I. HATE. SUMMER. Seriously. Every single part of summer I hate. First of all, the heat. People who […]
I’m a horticulturist and we have lots of plants in our landscape. We’re outside a lot. My 4-year-old son loves to help me in the vegetable garden, and both of my kids love to help me check the plants in our landscape on a regular basis. It’s become my son’s latest excuse to run away […]
Y’all… I am losing my ever-loving mind and it’s barely July! Kudos to you parents who have summer bucket lists, themed weeks, and all the summer fun things still going strong. Teach me your ways. BECAUSE I AM OVER IT! Of course, I was the mom who was super pumped for summer and lazy days. […]
We’ve all read the recent research studies about dinosaurs and young children, right? Apparently, young children who are obsessed with dinosaurs actually get an intellectual benefit from their obsession. Now, I don’t know if there is any merit to these studies or not, but if so, I have two boys just a few brain cells […]
I love fireworks. They’re explosive. They’re spectacular. But sometimes I wonder, do we really need them? Is it time to examine their purpose and rethink how we use them for celebrations? My case against fireworks: 1. They’re overused One of the awe-inspiring aspects of fireworks is that we don’t see them every day. But about […]
Summer is here and my kids have asked for eleventy billion snacks already. It hasn’t taken me long to realize that we NEED to get out of the house! Luckily, there’s no shortage of fun in the OKC metro and even luckier? So much of it is free or cheap! I hope you enjoy this […]
Oh hey there, summer! It’s nice to see you! Been awhile, huh? If you’re a teacher, or a mom, or a teacher-mom, you’re probably taking a big sigh of relief right now. I know I am! We made it, ladies! Here we are at the end of another school year, and I have a confession […]
As an adult, I finally feel comfortable admitting there are things in this world that other people like (and even love) that I just don’t care for, or sometimes even hate. Gum. Ranch dressing. The Outdoors. Yep, I said it. I’m hereby declaring: I’m not an outdoor mom. I’ll take my air-conditioned house over hikes, […]
We all know that, as parents, our biggest summertime struggle is…beating the boredom! It’s as if the minute the final school bell rings and summer break has officially begun, those infamous chills take over your body as your child pronounces they are already bored. Come on kid, I’d give anything to be able to relax, […]
Picking your own fruit can be a fun activity for all ages during the hot months of an Oklahoma summer! Pack up some water and lunches and support some Oklahoma businesses while picking your own homegrown fruit! Agape House Berry Farm Currently open for strawberry season, and with blackberries coming soon! My family and I […]
“On Market Day, Market Day, folks are out to work and play! On Market Day, Market Day, hooray for Market Day!” I absolutely, completely, 110% LOVE farmers markets. That Raffi song quoted above plays on the daily in our house. I grew up listening to Raffi. Seriously, look him up. Not only do I love […]
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