Edmond’s OU Medical Center Opens New Birth Center
Celebrating the long awaited re-introduction of Labor and Delivery services to Edmond calls for quite a party, and OU Medical Center Edmond intends to show off its new arrival with two events on September 15, 2011.
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Ducati Oklahoma & Pros 4 Vets Teaming Up
Bringing motorcycle education to our military
Read More >Arts: Glasswork…By The Slice
Have you ever seen art created from the comfort of a pizzeria table? Most likely you haven’t. But that’s all about to change. Fifteen years ago, Chris McGahan and his wife, Linda, set out on a new adventure: opening a tiny pizza shop called Italian Jim’s. Before they knew it, repeat customers were driving dozens…
Read More >Food: First Watch
Answering the call for a café that only served early breakfast, brunch and lunch, First Watch opened its doors 28 years ago and now has 87 cafés nationwide. In January, First Watch debuted in Oklahoma City under the ownership/management of Ghassan Dabbour. As a restaurant franchisee, Dabbour wanted to spend more time with his family…
Read More >Gifted Kids
Most parents atsome point in their children’s lives wonder, “Is my child gifted?”Some things are in the eye of the beholder, but the Edmond School District is a bit more objective. In fact, there’s specific criteria that determines if a child will be labeled as gifted in the academic realm. “The percentage of gifted kids…
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Edmond, OK’s HGTV DesignStar
If life is a canvas, then Kellie Clements knows that we are our own artists. The Edmond interior designer and mother of two learned all about taking charge of her own palette when she auditioned for, and won, a spot in HGTV’s sixth season of “Design Star”�� which is airing this summer.
Read More >Clothing With a Cause
The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 95% of the victims of domestic violence are women. These women often leave their homes with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. The Oklahoma City YWCA provides programs that help abused women regain their dignity, self-esteem and lives. One program, Our Sisters’ Closet, began in Oklahoma…
Read More >Some Like It Hot
Years of sun, snacks, summers at the lake and an endless quest for a fresh summer salsa led native Oklahoman Dee Sporn to think, “I can make salsa better than this.” So she did—and she’s been making it ever since. Sporn, also known as Mamma Dee, spent years perfecting her recipe, which would eventually become…
Read More >Grass Tagging
If you consider yourself a superfan, you may have wished the logo from your favorite college’s football field would magically appear on your front lawn and turn the Sunday game into a real sensation. Alan Gnagy, founder of Grass Taggers can make that dream a reality. When it comes to painting turf logos, Grass Taggers…
Read More >Business: Dance Phase
As a 5-year-old dancer, Lisa Motsenbocker could’ve never imagined the impact dancing would have in her life. “In high school, my dance instructor asked me to help teach. That’s when I knew I wanted to have my own dance studio. I graduated from OKC University with a dance management degree. In the fall of 2009,…
Read More >Business: Sears Hometown Store
Sears, Roebuck and Co., officially formed in 1893, has forged a new concept in personal customer service by setting up Hometown stores here in Edmond and throughout the United States. Sears Hometown combines independent ownership with high-quality products in a family atmosphere. These ingredients contribute to the concept’s success. The principle behind this endeavor resonated…
Read More >Louise: A Dog Named Mona
We should have known that our son, Aaron, was too young for a pet, but being young and naïve ourselves, my husband and I thought the lab puppy would be a perfect companion for our two and half-year-old son. We were wrong. Bridgette was already six months old and had outgrown that cuddly puppy stage….
Read More >Sports: Fit For a Kid
Kids now have a Fitness Center to call their own. Edmond resident Brandon Myrick started a kids program through his indoor Phyz Edmond fitness facility for kids who want a workout program to gain an edge for their sport or to simply stay fit. “Edmond is a family oriented city,” Myrick says. “I’ve lived in…
Read More >Online Exclusive: Tips to Ensure Your Students Success
A strong start to the school year often means a successful school year. College Nannies & Tutors offers the following simple, practical tips that parents can implement in their own homes to help set their children up for school success. Show Interest: Let your child know right away that their academic success is important to…
Read More >Shop Local this Tax Free Weekend
Not sure what this tax free weekend stuff is all about?
Read More >Calm Waters is Seeking Volunteers
Calm Waters Center for Children and Families, provides free grief support groups to children and families in their grief journey caused by death, divorce or other significant loss.
Read More >Keeping Children Safe in the Water
5 Water Safety Tips from the USA Swimming Foundation
Read More >Characteristics of Gifted Children
In our August issue we did a story on what makes a child “gifted.” Here is a list from the Edmond Public School System of commonly found characteristics in gifted children.
Read More >Organizational Tips for a Student’s Success
Success at school starts with organization at home. College Nannies & Tutors offers these 5 tips to keep your student organized and focused.
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