Studio Ghibli Love
Why 'Whisper of the Heart' is one of my favorite Studio Ghibli films.
Why ‘Whisper of the Heart’ is one of my favorite Studio Ghibli films.
A Few Resources for Learning to Think About Representation
I have a lot to learn as far as thinking critically about representations of race, ability, and more in literature, but here are three resources I've found helpful.
I have a lot to learn as far as thinking critically about representations of race, ability, and more in literature, but here are three resources I’ve found helpful.
Six Lessons From My Daughter
Perhaps it is because Lucy is so different from me that she has taught me so much about relationships, life and myself.
Perhaps it is because Lucy is so different from me that she has taught me so much about relationships, life and myself.
Have You Seen This Wizard?
If you missed the Central Library's Harry Potter New Year's Bash earlier this month, here are some things the Library did to create a fun and magical experience.
If you missed the Central Library’s Harry Potter New Year’s Bash earlier this month, here are some things the Library did to create a fun and magical experience.
15 Things Xennials Totally Relate To
From sky-high bangs to dial-up internet, if you grew up in the '80s and '90s, get ready for a dose of nostalgia.
From sky-high bangs to dial-up internet, if you grew up in the ’80s and ’90s, get ready for a dose of nostalgia.
Deck the Halls with Owencorn
Our winter break was a whirlwind of cookies, cosplay, frozen pipes and plenty of family time.
Our winter break was a whirlwind of cookies, cosplay, frozen pipes and plenty of family time.
Bookroo Review
Bookroo is a monthly subscription box club featuring unique children's books.
Bookroo is a monthly subscription box club featuring unique children’s books.
Cupcakes for Pinkie Pie
Lessons learned from Season One of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Lessons learned from Season One of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Keeping It Together:
12 Tips for Making Your Relationship Last 20 Years
12 Tips for Making Your Relationship Last 20 Years
What the Kids are Watching
I am deeply grateful to these kid-friendly YouTubers for granting me moments of peace.
I am deeply grateful to these kid-friendly YouTubers for granting me moments of peace.
Three Steps to De-cluttering Your Home
Fall is the perfect season to start working towards your minimalist goals.
Fall is the perfect season to start working towards your minimalist goals.
Four Kids’ Shows for Five A.M.
Sometimes when your child wakes up early, Netflix is necessary.
Sometimes when your child wakes up early, Netflix is necessary.
Fingers, Three Ways
If you're squeamish, you may want to look away from these "finger food" recipes!
If you’re squeamish, you may want to look away from these “finger food” recipes!
Strengthening the Mother-Daughter Bond
My daughter and I have always been close, but the birth of Callister has brought us closer than ever.
My daughter and I have always been close, but the birth of Callister has brought us closer than ever.
A Case for "Supernatural"
An interview with Rebecca McWilliams, Teen Library Associate at the Hardesty Library, about the library's upcoming "Supernatural"-themed Murder Mystery event.
An interview with Rebecca McWilliams, Teen Library Associate at the Hardesty Library, about the library’s upcoming “Supernatural”-themed Murder Mystery event.
A Trip to Pumpkin Town
Offering everything from face painting to giant slides to a cow train, Pumpkin Town is the perfect autumn family outing.
Offering everything from face painting to giant slides to a cow train, Pumpkin Town is the perfect autumn family outing.
Simply Parenting: Thoughts on Screen Time
Is there a balance, and what does it look like?
Our family both monitors screen time and makes a point to teach our children how to be responsible online citizens.
Teaching Manners with Amazon Prime
A short review of six "manners" books, both classic and modern.
A short review of six “manners” books, both classic and modern.
5 Quirky Oklahoma Day Trips
Summer's almost over, but it's not too late to go road tripping!
Summer’s almost over, but it’s not too late to go road tripping!
GFPD Changed My Heart
Peroxisomal Disorders are terminal and affect families all over the world; GFPD, headquartered in Tulsa, offers resources and support to affected families.
Peroxisomal Disorders are terminal and affect families all over the world; GFPD, headquartered in Tulsa, offers resources and support to affected families.
Worth the Wait
Waiting room reflections: anticipating the arrival of my first grandchild.
Waiting room reflections: anticipating the arrival of my first grandchild.
City of Tulsa Holiday Recycling Tips & City Services
During the holiday season, recycling is easy for Tulsa residents. Most packaging and wrapping paper are recyclable in the City’s recycling system, such as cardboard boxes and basic wrapping paper without foil and glitter. Below is a list of items that cannot be recycled in the blue cart and should be placed in the gray trash cart. If residents have…
My Morning at Luke’s Diner
I never get up at 6 a.m. and immediately jump in the shower. Not without at least three cups of coffee first. But this morning was different. It was the birthday of the “Gilmore Girls,” or at least the celebration of the first show, which aired on Oct. 5, 2000. Here’s a little trip down memory lane for you fellow…
Captain Underpants Author Coming to Tulsa in Honor of Banned Books Week
I’ll admit right now that I’m a huge fan of Dav Pilkey’s Captain Underpants books. So when I heard that Pilkey was coming to Tulsa, I jumped at the chance to do a phone interview with him. BookSmart Tulsa invited Pilkey in honor of Banned Books Week, Sept. 25 through Oct. 1, because (horror of horrors) Captain Underpants turns up…
