Honeybee Mama
10/15/12Making History at Weber'sWe're kind of suckers for bar stools and hamburger stands. Well, I know I am, and maybe that's why my kids are too. I love places like Steve's Sundry, Brewburger and Tally's where I can sit up high, side by side with others and twirl around in my seat while I wait for my delicious treat! If you're looking for delicious treats and a trip down memory lane while you dangle your legs, you've got to head over to Weber's Superior Root Beer Stand. The oldest business on Historic Brookside, Weber's is one of a kind and sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Indoor seating is limited, but there is plenty of outdoor seating, and you can also phone in and pick up to-go orders. What's so special about Weber's? Well, for starters, Oscar Weber... |
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10/05/12Get to Gilcrease!Have you been to Gilcrease Museum lately? I'm a big believer that museums are not just for grown-ups. Don't shy away from taking your kids just because museums are quiet and refined places with lots of things kids shouldn't touch. It's like taking your kids out to eat. Unless you want to forfeit the privilege of ever dining out without having to pay a babysitter, you're going to have to bite the bullet and teach your kids some skills in politeness. In the same way, why deprive yourself of fine art and at the same time cause your kids to miss out on exposure to art and culture because you're terrified of having to keep a closer eye on them? Fortunately, institutions like Gilcrease Museum have all kinds of fantastic programs and opportunity just... |
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10/04/12Money Saving Tips for the FairCan you believe I have 5 and 6 year olds who had never been to the fair until this year?? For a while they were so young they really didn't know it was happening and weren't disappointed to miss it. Then as they got older and were visiting their dad or other school/work schedules didn't mesh, we just didn't go. Last year, there were enough carnivals and other fall festivals to attend that they were happily appeased. This year, though, my littles have been duly noting EVERY commercial on the radio and TV advertising for the Tulsa State Fair. I knew there was no way I was getting out of it this time! It's not that I'm afraid of braving crowds or germs or fried food with my young children; honestly, coming up with the cash is more the thing that's... |
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09/25/12Some Things Never ChangeLast Saturday, we had a garage sale. It was just time. We'd been putting it off for far too long. You never think you actually have enough stuff for a garage sale until you actually start pulling things out of closets and cabinets and piling it up. We had more than enough. With a high in the low 80s and few clouds in the sky it was a perfect day to be outside. I have to be honest; I was really wishing we could go ride bikes on Riverside or peruse the farmer's markets, or find some other kind of adventure, but I remained faithful. I stayed home and held the garage sale. There are sometimes when we stay home with the kids on a Saturday and they pester us incessantly to go somewhere or do something. Then there are other times when they are perfectly happy... |
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09/21/12Lazy Saturday and Local PizzaHave you ever heard Jerry Jeff Walker's Pick Up Truck song? I was not familiar with Jerry Jeff Walker until my husband introduced me to him. Oddly enough, my husband knows more about growing up in the country being from Florida than I do having lived in Oklahoma almost my entire life! I mean, I've always had trash and mail service where I live; his family had to haul their trash to the dump every Saturday and drive into town just to see if they had any mail! The Pick Up Truck song describes a Saturday morning driving around running errands and enjoying the day by not really having a plan, but taking your time and seeing what comes along. Last week it seemed that was just the Saturday we needed. It was a little dreary outside, but just dreary enough to be relaxing and... |
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09/18/12Scotfest Rocks!Fall is well on its way in Tulsa, which means it's time for all the Fall Festivals! We've already missed a few this season, but the littles and I were able to make it out to Scotfest this past weekend, in spite of the rainy weather. We're so glad we did; it was lots of fun! Scotfest 2012 was held at Riverwest Festival Park (home of Oktoberfest) September 14-16. We didn't make it out until Sunday afternoon, but I think we ended up going at the right time. It seems all the events were making the most of the final few hours of the festival! The Highland Games are incredible to watch. The Caber Toss, Hammer Throw, Sheaf Toss, and Weight for Height are all age old feats of strength which were also used in times past for warrior and militia training. Here's... |
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09/13/12I'm a Model...Well, Almost!Over the past couple of months I've had some opportunities to do things I never get to do. It's been really fun to branch out into the world of Fashion and Style (just a bit) and get to feel special. I shared about my recent styling adventure with Shannon Schroeder and my TV hosting debut which was such an adventure! I've also gotten the opportunity to be a model! Recently, my good friend Dawn Westmoreland (who did my hair and makeup for my wedding) contacted me and asked if I'd be interested in modeling in my wedding dress for her portfolio. She and Jessica Chang have teamed up to create Couture by JJC, which is high fashion bridal photography. They specialize in creating truly unique images that look like they belong on the pages of Vogue and InStyle. It's... |
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09/04/12Too Soon to Crush?When I picked my littles up from their second day of school, I routinely asked them how their day was. My Kindergartner quickly replied his day was fine and asked to turn on the movie in the car. My first grader, on the other hand, started in on a long winded explanation (which is not out of the ordinary if you know him). Aidan started in, "Mom, when you were a little girl, was there a boy in your school that was the most handsomest boy in school, and you wished you were the prettiest girl in school so he would be your friend?" I answered and said that yes, probably that was the case at some point in time (or more times than I'd like to admit). He then asked if I could tell him what to do, what to wear, what to say because there is in fact a girl that is... |
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08/31/12Improving Birth Rally in TulsaThis is not a debate between women who plan on getting their epidural in the parking lot of the hospital as they're in labor and those crazy crunch granola women who want a natural childbirth experience. This is a presentation of facts. The fact is, in spite of our ever increasing access to and use of technology and outlandish spending on maternity care in our country, the U.S. ranks behind 40 other developed nations in regards to maternal mortality rates. This means that more women die from childbirth related causes in our country than in 48 other countries. Do you find this shocking? Consider these facts: Cesarean sections pose substantial risks to both mother and baby. The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that average rates of cesarean... |
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08/29/12More Than Just Hair at Q-cutsI was behind on everything involved in getting kids ready for school this year. Our littles didn't start school until last Thursday and instead of buying clothes and shoes on the tax free weekend, bought everything that following week. Instead of buying school supplies early, I waited until the night before school started and couldn't find half of what we needed. I put off making an appointment for free hair cuts at JC Penny in August, then ran out of time to wait on the phone to make an appointment. (JC Penny is still doing free hair cuts though, maybe you'll have better luck getting an appointment than I did!) I'm glad I didn't make that appointment though, because I remembered that I'd heard about a super cool new kid's hair salon in South Tulsa,... |
Having always said that life shouldn't get in the way of living, Missy strives to find adventure with her children even when things get hairy. Missy and her husband, Marc, have four children. With busy schedules and a small business to run, Missy is not lacking for things to occupy her time. She understands the challenges of being a single parent and is learning to be a stepmom. A Tulsa native, this mama loves exploring fun activities locally and shares her experiences with you in her blog. Upfront and honest, she doesn't pull any punches about meltdowns in the mall or potty accidents at public events. She carries her unique perspective into every challenge she encounters, sharing insights with her readers along the way.
