Date Night at Mary Eddy’s

A romantic spot for a date night in Oklahoma City? I know just the place. We received a wonderful opportunity to visit Mary Eddy’s, located inside the 21C Hotel in Downtown Oklahoma City, on behalf of Metro Family Magazine this month – just in time for Valentine’s Day. Between the nostalgic ambiance, delicious drinks, and absolutely incredible food, its easy to see why Mary Eddy’s has … Continue reading Date Night at Mary Eddy’s

Current Favorite Children’s Books

Books hold such a special place in our hearts. They are full of adventure, discovery, and life lessons. I love watching my little ones’ imagination and curiosity grow with each new story we read together. In fact, reading books to children – even newborns – develops and strengthens their vocabulary, memory, and listening skills at a very young age. It’s such a simple act that … Continue reading Current Favorite Children’s Books

Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Bars (Vegan)

These bars are the epitome of a rich, decadent dessert, but without all of the refined sugars and carbs that leave you regretting you even took a bite in the first place. They have the consistency of a brownie and fall apart so effortlessly. But perhaps the best part about these little fellas is the fact that they are totally and completely guilt-free! It’s crazy … Continue reading Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Bars (Vegan)

Motherhood Essentials: The OXO Tot Splash + Store Bathtub

There is nothing quite like bath time with a cute little babe. We’ve had so much fun over the years with all of our little ones, and honestly, it’s been so cool to see how far infant bathtubs have come.  When it comes to baby baths, there are two stages that have always been a little more nerve-racking for me: the newborn stage and the … Continue reading Motherhood Essentials: The OXO Tot Splash + Store Bathtub

The Real MVP: SSM Health Virtual Visits

Sick season is upon us, that I know to be very true. Our family just spent the last two weeks being cooped up at home, all sick with a ruthless little virus. It certainly wasn’t the Christmas break we had hoped for, but it brought with it some funny memories and a great opportunity to show our kids how to make the best of the … Continue reading The Real MVP: SSM Health Virtual Visits

4 Ways to Unwind with Lamontagne Chocolate

As a mother of three, finding time to relax and unwind is few and far between these days. When my kid are napping or tucked into bed at night, my husband and I are usually cleaning or getting other things done around the house. And since I work from home, these so-called breaks in the day + night are when I schedule conference calls, respond … Continue reading 4 Ways to Unwind with Lamontagne Chocolate

Christmas Gift Ideas for One-Year-Olds

Our little Charlie was just under two months old last Christmas, so we’re really looking forward to experiencing the magic of the season with him this year! In this gift guide, I’ve compiled some of Charlie’s favorite toys from his first birthday party and a handful of things we’ll have under the tree for him this year. How fun is that floor piano, by the … Continue reading Christmas Gift Ideas for One-Year-Olds

Our Favorite Holiday Recipes with McCormick

Some of my best holiday memories involve being in the kitchen, from baking homemade apple pies with my Grandma to meticulously decorating sugar cookies for the man in the big red suit. Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always loved to bake and experiment with different types of food and spices. That love and curiosity is something that has always stuck with me … Continue reading Our Favorite Holiday Recipes with McCormick

Christmas Gift Ideas for Little Girls

We can all agree that shopping for little girls is a LOT of fun, right? When it comes to finding gifts for my little one, I love to seek out unique pieces that aren’t so commonplace (outside of her own Christmas wish list of course). Over the last few months, I’ve bookmarked cute things here and it’s grown into quite a collection. I’m thankful that … Continue reading Christmas Gift Ideas for Little Girls