Honeybee Mama
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,... |
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08/24/12Mommy Styling HELP!A few weeks ago, I was offered an incredible opportunity to host a segment on Great Day Green Country on Fox 23. As soon as I knew I was going to be on TV, I emailed local stylist and fashionista (who also hosts segments on GDGC), Shannon Schroeder for help with my look! I don't know about you, but I get stuck in such ruts, with colors and styles, and it's great to have a fresh set of eyes to see things you don't. Let's be honest; since leaving the office to work from home full time, I've adopted quite the "mom look." She helped me pick out several looks I would have never picked for myself, but looked amazing when I tried them on. Shannon offers several different packages, and will customize them to your needs. Isn't she cute?... |
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08/23/12Date Night DancingLooking for some new date night ideas? If you're like us, when you finally do get a night off from the kiddos, it's far too easy to opt for the good ole' dinner and a movie. We may not be post college kids any more, but we're not signing up for the early bird specials yet! Something we've been wanting to do for a long time is try out ballroom dancing to mix things up a little. It was perfect timing when my husband, Marc, met a ballroom dance instructor at a business meeting recently. Michelle, our new dance teacher friend, teaches at Strictly Ballroom and invited us to their guest party. Every few weeks, instructors and students invite people to a dance party with amazing free food, open bar, and dancing with a DJ. The awesome thing is that as a guest,... |
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08/13/12Kids Film Festival at Circle CinemaDid you know Tulsa has its own non-profit independent movie theatre? Well we do! Circle Cinema is located at 12 South Lewis, across from Zeiglers Frame Store. It may not be the first or most fancy movie theatre in Tulsa, but it's the oldest one still standing, and has even been placed on the National Register of Historic Places! How cool is that? The history of Circle Cinema is rich and fascinating and we are really privileged to have such an interesting piece of time preserved. Right now, they're having the Beat The Heat KidsFirst! Free Film Festival, and last week, my dad (Grampa Roger) invited us to join him for a show! The architecture of the building is cool, with inlaid glass all around. Inside, the building has a real industrial feel with... |
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08/12/12Mom Blogger Playdate FunHow are you beating the heat these days? It's been so hot the last several weeks, sometimes even the swimming pool seems daunting! This past week, a fellow blogger was in town from San Antonio and we were able to get our families together for a little playdate at the Riverparks 41st Street Plaza. Amy Johnson, a.k.a. Maker Mama, and I met each other through a mutual friend several years ago. It was only recently that I found out she had a blog and was the super crafty seamstress I always wished I could be! I mean look at her super cool cross stiched iPhone cover! We have had a lot of fun following each others blogs and sharing info on crafts and thrift store finds. It's been years since we saw each other in person, so it was fun to sit and visit in the shade and... |
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07/31/12The Magic of the Swimming PoolThis has been the first Summer that we decided to join a neighborhood pool. Since it was my first Summer at home with school aged children, I knew I would need a "go-to" activity for the kids. At first I thought about getting a gym membership, so there would be other options besides the pool and possibly discounted or free day camp options. Then, my sister-in-law mentioned the idea of sharing a family membership to her neighborhood pool. I figured that was the best of both worlds since I would pay a one time fee which would cover us for the whole Summer. It turns out that joining Forest Creek Pool was one of the best investments I could ever make. Honestly, it doesn't have many bells and whistles. There's no kiddie pool, splash park or super cool twisty slides.... |
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07/30/12Totem Pole ParkOne of my neighbors and I had been chatting back and forth about wanting to take our kids on a road trip. I had several weeks of being on call for a doula client and couldn't go out of town, so we both looked around for ideas and began planning for a week when I could be more flexible with travel. We didn't want to go further than something that could be a day trip, and since we would be taking four children under the age of six, we figured it shouldn't be too far out of the way anyway. We also didn't want to spend a lot of money! I decided to get on Travel Ok's website and check out their list of Things To Do In Oklahoma. I followed links for road trips and Rt. 66 adventures and found this listing for Totem Pole Park. It fit all our needs for an... |
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07/29/12Double LifeOnce you're a divorced parent, you enter into a strange double life. And I don't mean double life like you become a secret agent for the government, although sometimes I think that might feel more important. See, parents that have their children living with them in their home full time often say things to me like, "Gosh that must be nice to get a break every now and then. It must be like a mini-vacation!" No. It is not like a mini-vacation. It's a huge wrench in the wheel of life is what it is. Imagine something being taken from you on a semi-regular basis that isn't necessary for your everyday life to continue (like glasses or medication), but that is just a constant part of your life. I'm struggling to think of a truly... |
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07/13/12First Friday Art CrawlLast Friday night we were looking for something adventurous to do, but needed to NOT spend money. Even though we wanted to keep a tight reign on the purse strings, it was Friday and we did not want to sacrifice fun! After tooling around online looking for things to do, and getting some suggestions from friends we ventured to the Brady District for the First Friday Art Crawl. Once a month, the art galleries and other venues in the Brady Arts District open their doors late and offer refreshments to the public. I so love Downtown Tulsa. Just the old buildings and all the stories they hold is enough for me to wander around and be happy for days. I love the collection of creativity revitalizing Downtown and the Brady Arts District. Not all of the places we passed were... |
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07/12/12A Surprising Trip to the ZooIt's been a while since I took the littles to the Zoo. So when we completed the Summer Reading Program and earned our coupon book with free admission passes, I figured it was time to take the Library up on their offer! Note to self: don't leave your coupon books in your husband's car and let him leave for work when you've already told the kids you're going to the Zoo! Oh well, you can't ever get enough of animals, so I went ahead and took them and paid full price and figured we'd use our coupons another day. I love how they're excited every time we go, as if they've never been before. Alec can never help himself; he has to get a picture with the lion statue out front! As soon as we walked in, we found the Helmerich Gem Dig,... |
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.
