parenting
Teach your kid to fish (and how to manage money)
Summer is here and for many, that means entertaining the kids. Those fun activities can start adding up. The time off from school is a great time to start teaching kids of all ages the importance of managing their money. Just lik…
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parenting
Road trip snacks made easy
As a mom I am always carrying snacks, I think it comes with the territory. On a recent trip to Broken Bow, Oklahoma, I turned an unused tackle box into a snack container. Using the different slots, I added snacks and treats the…
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parenting
Quick summer activities to do with your kids
For many parents, the end of the school year does not mean the workload has changed, but it does mean that your mindset needs to change. Try to find time each day to do something with your kids one-on-one, even if it is just for …
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food
Take an Oklahoma BBQ road trip
Here in Oklahoma, BBQ is a food group, and around these parts, it doesn’t simply mean throwing down some hot dogs and burgers. If you are visiting soon or planning a spring break trip, add these stops to your list. In O…
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Fitness
Mother Tried Tip: Workouts for when you are sick
If you’re feeling a summer cold coming on, it is important to find ways to keep fitness part of your routine. Here are ways to help keep your body moving: 1. Walking and jogging - don't try to hit 10,000 steps, aim for 2-4K, …
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Kids
Mother Tried Tip: Non-device/tablet activities for the kids
Give kids a challenge, it gives them purpose...even if it is only for 15 min. Parents, no matter the age of your kids, you often want them to put down the tablet and go play. Give them a challenge that will spark their creativity…
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time management
Mom Tried Tip: 15 minute productive projects
You know those small windows of time whereas a mom you feel ready to be productive or simply there is nothing else to watch on Netflix? Those moments where you go, I should do something...I have some ideas. First: Do you need…
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Kids
Mother Tried Review: Special Occassion Dresses - Where to find them?
If you are like me you have kiddos that have a tendency to go through clothes fast. But somehow the cheap $3 shirt you got lasts them years, but the nice dress you picked out for picture day fades in one wash. I had this problem…
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nutrition
Mom Tried Hack: Adding more fruits/veggies to the family meals
Okay, so any other mamas have kids that add a bunch of vegetables or fruits to the shopping cart, but then all of sudden refuses to try any of it? I assume, not just mine. So I've had to get creative... Whether you are a pare…
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nutrition
Sneaking fruits & veggies in your kids (one trick at a time)
My girls and I during the WFH stage of the pandemic, enjoying their Lil' Gourmet-based smoothies While I typically can get my kids to eat strawberries or watermelon, it is a tad harder to get my 4- and 2-year-old to east vege…
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Garden
How to start composting
Summer weather typically means more people are loading up on produce when visiting the grocery store or farmer’s market. Before you toss the scraps, decide if it can be blended in a smoothie, stew or sauce. If not, it is ready fo…
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