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Get Back to Basics for Back-to-School
It’s August and that means two things in Oklahoma: heat and back-to-school. Though there is not much we can do about the heat outside as kids start back to school, we may be able to lower the temperature inside with a little quiet reflection on how the last school year went. So, pour yourself a tall glass of lemonade, let the kids run through the sprinkler one last time, and pull up a lawn chair as we explore what worked and what didn’t work in your child’s 2009/2010 school-year.
Mom's Journal: The Apple and the Tree
A little known fact about me: I could not talk until about age 4.
Marion Jones: Tulsa Shock Athlete and Mom
She’s a former world champion track and field star. She was a five-time medalist in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Now, after a high-profile flub involving her use of illegal drugs, she’s making a comeback as a rookie guard on Tulsa’s new WNBA team, the Tulsa Shock.
What Marion Jones has accomplished and overcome in her 34 years is the stuff of the average woman’s wildest dreams, or a novel on the power of redemption.
Kid Tested, Parent Approved: Be Cool at School
Getting ready for school is a snap with the help of these cool products. From trendy shoes your child can personalize to a book with tips on how to dress for school, your kids will be right in style. The following items were given to age appropriate children to review along with their parents to determine how much they “loved” them. The rating is determined by: feedback from kids and parents, price, durability and age appropriateness.
Family Health: When your Libido takes a Dive
SouthCrest physician helps with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD)
Picture this: rose petals scattered across the bed, candles dimly lighting the room, champagne chilling by the bed, and your significant other waiting for you with arms wide open–WRONG! What you really want is a box of bon bons and your favorite fuzzy slippers, right? Well, if you suffer from hypoactive sexual desire disorder then this definitely may be the case for you.
Mom's Journal: Basic Train-ing or, What I Learned on Summer Vacation
Here’s what I learned on my summer vacation: First, Shriners are some fun-loving people! Second, the boys are finally able to get out of their comfort-zone without the world spinning off its axis. Third, a change of scenery, no matter how small, is more rejuvenating than you realize.
Kid Tested, Parent Approved: Wild About Animals
Whatever your plans may be, these products will tie in nicely with your summer adventures.
The books will spark conversation about zoo memories, camping trips and sweet summer treats, and the bracelets will provide fun and inexpensive entertainment. Your kids will go wild for these animal products.
The following items were given to age appropriate children to review along with their parents to determine how much they “loved” them. The rating is determined by: feedback from kids and parents, price, durability and age appropriateness.
Party Tips: Merritt's Bakery Makes Birthdays Extra Special
Bobbie Merritt knows cakes. For over 30 years, Bobbie and the Merritt family have been helping Tulsans celebrate their most important life events, from birthdays to weddings to graduations, with cakes as unique as the individual. And children’s birthday parties are no exception.
Kid Tested, Parent Approved: Wrap Yourself in Summer Fun
This month’s selections will have you wrapped up in fun activities, stylish swimming accessories and whimsical fragrances. Just in time for Father’s Day, check out the workbook that will have Daddy and daughter making time for each other as they enjoy special activities together.
The following items were given to age appropriate children to review along with their parents to determine how much they “loved” them. The rating is determined by: feedback from kids and parents, price, durability and age appropriateness.





