The 12 Best Oklahoma Lakes for Families
Did you know that landlocked Oklahoma has more shoreline than any state touching the ocean?!? Amazing, right?!? With over 200 manmade lakes and 11,611 shoreline miles Oklahoma has more opportunities for water fun than any other state! If you’re looking for a great weekend getaway, an Oklahoma lake can fit the bill! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I receive a small commission if you purchase through my links, at no additional cost to you. Please read my Disclosure for more info. Best Lakes for Families 1. Lake of the Arbuckles in Sulphur, OK Perched on the edge of the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, this lake has some of the best…
What’s Your Homeschool Style?
Did you know there was such a thing as a homeschool style? Just like different people have different fashion styles, different families have different homeschool styles. Some families like a super structured routine with lots of memorization and repetition. Some families prefer to be more laid back and “unschool.” Do you know what style you want your homeschool to be? When we lived in Alabama, I was surrounded by moms who homeschooled. Almost every stay-at-home mom I knew was also a homeschool mom, and that was mostly because public education in Alabama is very poor. The best two options for education were private school (the popular private schools were the…
9 Simple Tips For a Stress Free Holiday
The words “Stress Free” and “Holiday” are not typically said in the same sentence, but I’ve got some tips for a stress free holiday that should help you out! The winter holidays have become my favorite time of the year and for us – most of the time – we DO have stress free holidays! We have multiple branches of family to coordinate with every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas but it’s always a fun season for us instead of being stressful. 9 Simple Tips for a Stress Free Holiday 1. Start Early Like SUPER EARLY! We start discussing our holiday calendar around the time school starts in August. No…
How to Host Amazing Holiday Parties
The holidays are a wonderful time for parties and get-togethers. All the great food, wonderful friends, fun family, not to mention presents and gift-giving can make the holidays so much fun. But some parties are super boring, and others are super great. What makes one party better than another? Is it the food? The drinks? The company? I know the secret – when you host a party, apply to the 5 senses! When you engage all 5 senses, you create stronger memories and more engaged experiences. There are a few ways to do that, and this Holiday Party Worksheet can help you make a great plan. Just fill out the…
How To Buy A Thoughtful Gift
The holidays are fast approaching and it’s time to buy gifts! But, what do you buy? What will they like? What do they need? Are they wanting something in particular? How do you avoid being the friend who gives junk that will go directly to File 13 (the trash can!) and instead give a gift that is thoughtful and perfect for the recipient? I’ll tell you how! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I receive a small commission if you purchase through my links, at no additional cost to you. Please read my Disclosure for more info. Buying a Gift Formula I use a simple formula when I need…
