Oklahoma City Mom

Recently, we had a guest post from Annette regarding her reaction to being diagnosed with breast cancer.  This post is by her daughter and how she is coping with her mom having cancer. It's one of those days you can't forget. ...

I hear it all the time. "Oh your husband is military? I could never do that." I've been called strong, a hero, and a super hero. I've been told I have the most difficult job in the military. Guys, I'm flattered, really...

You have to feed your entire family 3 times a day, every single day.  And that doesn't' include snacks. No pressure. Meal planning can be intimidating and overwhelming.  But in today's world, it is a necessity if you want to...

While I was pregnant with my first child, the whole "birthing and newborn baby thing" was fascinating to me. I was obsessed with watching shows such as "Bringing Home Baby" and "A Baby Story". I would scroll through my...

The time of year has come when t-shirts and sandals have been packed away and I'm hunting down last winter's hats. The days are shorter and all I want to do is cozy up under a thick blanket on the sofa....

Oh, who knew being a mom would mean wearing so many hats and getting our creative groove on - constantly!  I now realize that all my high school and college classes, sports training and basically anything I did before...

The holidays are hard on my waistline.  As much as I swear I won't eat my weight in sugary carb loaded goodness, I do. Every year. Last year, as the calendar flipped to 2014, I pledged to lose weight and...

Maybe I'm in a cynical mood at the beginning of this year or maybe it's because this third tri-mester of pregnancy is already kicking my rear, but I'm not feeling like making goals or plans to change my life...

Are you trying to eat healthier this year? Every year, many of us make a resolution to eat healthier or go on a diet as part of a New Year's Resolution. Eating healthier means eating more fruits and vegetables while...

Oh, Parenthood.  It's the most wonderful phase of life, right?  Parenting a toddler has been nothing short of exciting.  As we reflected on our last year, and dreamt about hopes of 2015 for our family, I couldn't help but...

We are thrilled to be adding to our team!  With a new year, comes new contributors and we wanted to take a few minutes to introduce them to you. Lauren Farris I’m a local Okie, wife, and mom of two. I...

Christmas is a magical time of the year at our house. Everything is decorated with sparkles, and the sound of carols fill the air majority of the day. As a mom, I feel like I should help to make this...