Excell Private Care Services
When you or a loved one needs extra support with daily living tasks, Excell Private Care Services is here to help. Serving Oklahoma since 1996, Excell offers everything from weekly visits to full-time assistance in clients’ own homes. Expert, Customized In-Home Care Excell Private Care provides a wide range of non-medical services, from housekeeping and…
Read More >In Other Words with Dave
I’ve been using my favorite screwdriver for over 30 years. The only problem with it is – it’s not mine. It’s Dan’s, my roommate from college, who now lives in New York City. I borrowed it from him in the ‘90s and never returned it. It’s a little gem of a tool. Has a built-in…
Read More >Family Traditions
I’ve never been great with New Year’s resolutions, but I love family traditions. And what better time to pass on treasured gems like stories, recipes or tangible items than the New Year? When I was growing up, my mother fixed chocolate gravy for breakfast every morning. I thought it was normal until my girlfriends started…
Read More >Holiday Eats
Make some tasty new memories this holiday season and spare yourself a sink full of dirty dishes with a festive meal at a local restaurant. Whether you’re meeting friends, taking guests out on the town, or are just tired of talking turkey and want a delicious distraction, Edmond has some fantastic eateries to make the…
Read More >A Conversation with Mr. & Mrs. Claus
Despite a busy schedule, the jolly Clauses found a moment to chat after the Luminance kick-off at Mitch Park. They shared their insight into the year’s most popular gifts, Santa’s favorite cookies, and the magic of Christmas. So, what are the popular gift requests this year? Santa: Coal, of course! Ho Ho Ho!Mrs. Claus: Now…
Read More >Amber Layne: Following the Creative Thread
Name a needle, thread, machine, or fabric – Amber Layne knows it. Not only does she know it, she understands how it’s made. She can tell you why it’s chosen. She can show you how it’s used. She is an expert in her craft, and after one conversation with her, you’ll suddenly want to take…
Read More >Dynamic Drones
What’s a guy to do after piloting aircraft for 6,000 hours and working as an aerospace engineer for NASA? Play with drones, of course. Up to 50 at a time! It’s a hobby that Brad Snelling has turned into a business. He and Will Clay founded Dynamic Skies, Oklahoma’s first drone light show company, two…
Read More >Jarrad Hewett: The Voice of Disney and Best Selling Author
Even if you don’t know his name, you may recognize his voice. Edmond native, Jarrad Hewett, is an award-winning author and the voice of HGTV and Disney Channel. Though he’s experienced incredible success on this path, it’s not one he always imagined for himself. “After graduating from Oklahoma City University, my intention was to attend…
Read More >A LOOK Back: A 1950’s Christmas
Orvis Risner, his wife Johnny, and their children, King and Courtney, decorate their family Christmas tree in 1950. Orvis came to Edmond in 1948 to run a real estate business and actively served on the Edmond school board for over a decade. Orvis Risner Elementary, built on the Risner’s farm land, opened in 1962 under…
Read More >Real Deals
Real Deals of Edmond is full of surprises. The centrally located retail space is bursting with home decor items, gifts, and trendy women’s fashion pieces you won’t find anywhere else. Merchandise is added daily, making every visit a new experience. The affordable prices are the best surprise of all. Affordable, Local, and UniqueReal Deals is…
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