We were so blown away by all the wonderful ladies who wrote in to apply for our contributor search. It was tough to pick and we only had a five spots available. Trying to fill as many areas of the city and different walks of life, we narrowed it down as best we could. Without further ado – here are the ladies who we thought would make a great addition to the team!
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Meet Kelly
Kelly is, first and foremost, a wife to her husband, John and a momma to her one year old daughter, Genevieve. She’s an Edmond native, but left the state to get a degree in journalism from Texas Christian University (Go Frogs!) and work in Dallas for a few years. She moved back “home” to Oklahoma after meeting her husband and is now so thrilled to be raising her daughter right where she grew up! When she’s not working or playing with her daughter, Kelly loves to curl up with a good book, spend time with friends, and blog at www.theokmomma.com.
1. What is the most random thing in your purse right now?
One of my daughter’s shoes. That’s right, just one. Don’t ask me where the other one is because the answer to that would be, “I don’t have the slightest idea.”
2. Where would you vacation if it could be anywhere in the world?
Florence, Italy. I love Italy and my husband has never been. We are dying to take a trip there together!
3. Favorite thing to do with children in the OKC Metro?
We go to Kindermusik on Saturday mornings and LOVE it. We also love the zoo, and we can’t wait to check out the new splash pad in Edmond this summer!
4. Favorite thing to do withOUT children in the OKC Metro
We love to eat! Our favorite spots are Cheevers and Paseo Grill. The quinoa salad at Cheevers is the dish I crave the most. We also love going to Thunder games when we can!
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Meet Heather
Heather is a transplant from Tulsa, OK, who enjoys falling in love with Oklahoma City and all it has to offer. A communications and public relations specialist, Heather is a graduate of the University of Tulsa with degrees in film studies and creative writing. She loves to write, capture her day with photographs and videos, and spend time with her husband Byron and their two rambunctious dogs. Their favorite thing to do in Oklahoma City is attend Oklahoma City Thunder games, where Heather is undoubtedly Russell Westbrook’s biggest fan. Heather is expecting her first child in June and cannot wait to become a first time mom!
1. What is the most random thing in your purse right now?
A fortune cookie. You just never know when pregnancy cravings will strike!
2. Where would you vacation if it could be anywhere in the world?
Ireland!
3. Favorite thing to do with children in the OKC Metro?
I don’t have any children yet, but I’m excited to be able to take my little boy around Downtown Oklahoma City. I love to have picnics at the Myriad Botanical Gardens, take our dogs to the dog park, and enjoy dessert at Sara Sara Cupcakes. Downtown has a lot to offer!
4. Favorite thing to do withOUT children in the OKC Metro?
I love going to Oklahoma City Thunder games! Even though I’m sure kids also enjoy going, it’s a nice place for me and my husband to get away and cheer on our favorite team.
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Meet Becky
Originally from TX, Becky came to Oklahoma to attend UCO where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Music Education. She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Dustin, for 5 years! They now live in Del City and are proud parents to their sweet 3 year old daughter, Lyla, who is excited to become a big sister later this year! Becky teaches childbirth classes out of her home on the weekends, and has the privilege of staying home with her daughter during the week. She spends most of her free time crafting, taking pictures, and singing “Let it Go”.
1. What is the most random thing in your purse right now?
Knitting needles & a half knitted scarf
2. Where would you vacation if it could be anywhere in the world?
I would love to go anywhere in Europe someday!
3. Favorite thing to do with children in the OKC Metro?
The Science Museum of Oklahoma or the OKC Zoo
4. Favorite thing to do withOUT children in the OKC Metro?
Wine & Palette
Meet Lindsay
Lindsay was born and raised in the OKC Metro where she got her degree in Journalism from the University of Central Oklahoma. She met her husband, Steve, through a blind date set up by a mutual friend and after two years of marriage, welcomed their baby girl, Kinley in June of 2014. Lindsay works full-time at a local nonprofit organization where she enjoys the work she does every day but more than anything, enjoys coming home to flapping baby arms and a two-toothed grin.
1. What is the most random thing in your purse right now?
2. Where would you vacation if it could be anywhere in the world?
Fiji, Costa Rica, New Zealand, basically anywhere with a warm, sandy beach and suntan lotion!
3. Favorite thing to do with children in the OKC Metro?
A visit to the OKC Zoo
4. Favorite thing to do withOUT children in the OKC Metro?
Sleep. Or date night, or sleep.
Meet Hayley
Hayley has been married to her high school sweetheart, Andrew, for 5 years. They have boy/girl twins, Andley and Silas who are almost two and are very toddleresque these days. Hayley has been blessed with the opportunity to be a stay at home mom, which is something she is extremely grateful for. She is an Okie, born and raised and has her bachelors degree in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma. She is a cloth diapering, baby food making, semi-crunchy mama who enjoys spending time with family and friends, drinking coffee, going to Target, cooking and crafting.
1. What is the most random thing in your purse right now?
Haha, what purse?! As for my diaper bag, I’d have to say my daughters beaded necklace and sons toy corvette. It’s the little things!
2. Where would you vacation if it could be anywhere in the world?
Oh the list is endless but if I had to choose one place it would very likely be Italy!
3. Favorite thing to do with children in the OKC Metro?
The zoo! We love spending time outside when the weather allows and what better place to enjoy a variety of nature you can’t always enjoy elsewhere?
4. Favorite thing to do withOUT children in the OKC Metro?
We don’t get much time without our little ones but we love to attend Thunder games when possible. I’m no basketball expert but the atmosphere is so fun! I also enjoy walking around downtown, taking in the city life since we’re from a small town. As for something I enjoy doing with my girlfriends, Affair of the Heart when it’s in town, there’s so much creativity and talent!
Welcome, ladies!
