Travel

I felt a pang of sadness as we pulled up to the airport drop-off area. I had just spent three days with some of the most amazing women I know. It didn't feel like enough time. But the reality...

Now that I am a mother, I have come to realize that there are three types of airplane passengers: the kid-less; the families; and the ever-patient, kid-lovers/retirees.  After a recent less-than-pleasant flight (think engine trouble, no air conditioner, cranky baby, and...

As summer settles in on us, we begin to think of our vacations, what to do with the kids while they are home, and general summer fun. While those things are great, its also the time to think about...

Visit the Stratford Oklahoma Peach Festival  It's time to take a day drip to the Oklahoma Peach Festival this weekend in the self-proclaimed "peach capital of Oklahoma", known to grow the juiciest peaches in the Sooner State!   Head to the Annual...

As someone who loves big cities, walkable streets, and cultural districts, Edmond wasn’t an obvious first choice of where I would ultimately raise my family. At first, drawn to the city for the fantastic schools and quiet neighborhoods, we...

When it comes to school breaks and activities to do, my brain feels like it wants to explode because it's full of ideas just waiting to be shared! There is so much to do and explore in Oklahoma.  My personal...

“I feel like you’re not really having fun,” my husband said as I flopped, exhausted, onto the couch. “I’m not,” I whispered, and tears instantly welled up in my eyes. “I’ve been looking forward to this trip for so long,...

  We've reached the season where it's time to either get outside or at least change the scenery from anything other than our homes. We have a great resource for the best spots to go play indoors in OKC, but sometimes...

I don't know about you, but about three times a year I am ready for a weekend reality break. A quick weekend vacation always puts life in perspective. But when your bank account says "girl, please" to the idea...

The FireLake FireFlight Balloon Festival near OKC returns to Shawnee, OK this year! On the weekend of August 11-12, families can enjoy a weekend of family fun including carnival rides, family games and entertainment, balloon glows, live music, petting...

Last fall, I had the pleasure of heading down to Dallas to attend our annual Sister Site Conference.  It was a quick drive down I-35, across the Red River and soon arriving in the big D.  I was in for a weekend...

A few years ago, my husband's boss presented him with the opportunity of a lifetime and threw a wrench in every life plan we had made together. We had a toddler, a baby and the opportunity to relocate a...