Such is the annual scene for Impact Oklahoma, the nonprofit organization comprised of communityminded women who donate $1,000 a year to impact the quality of life in Central Oklahoma in five focus areas: family, culture, health and wellness, environment and education. Then they gather to listen to five nonprofit finalists’ pitches, and decide who will […]
Malena Lott
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Down with downward dog
The AYA says it wasn’t until the 1960s that yoga became widespread in America. The practice, which had been primarily thought of as spiritual in nature, benefited from studies showing the medical and psychological benefits. Dr. David Rothwell, an Oklahoma City primary care physician, said he has recommended yoga for patients. “Yoga helps patients in […]
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Meditation on the mind
Practitioners of meditation claim they can get that feel-good state without fatty food, alcohol or a pricey trip. The idea that you can get peace wherever you are, without spending a dime, is pretty foreign in our stressed-out, maxed-out culture. In our fast-paced world, asking ourselves not just to slow down, but to sit still […]
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Mod-ified
The couple is part of a growing number of MCM — mid-century modern — enthusiasts who can’t get enough of the sleek design and creativity of modern architecture marked by the time period of the 1940s through the 1960s. Thanks to “Mad Men,” the hit television drama about advertising executives on Madison Avenue in New […]
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Fun unleashed
Good dog parks share many features: a large enclosed area, double gates, trees, benches, water stations and free cleanup bags. Many dog parks also provide a separate fenced-in area for smaller dogs and are open from dawn to dusk. According to the website for PAW Park, a metro park with two acres at the corner […]
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No boys allowed
But thankfully, there’s a less stressful definition involving exercise beyond chasing our kids around the house. When it comes to fitness clubs designed with women in mind, you could say I get around. In my 17 years as a 405 resident, I’ve been a member at several. And like a good friend, they’re always there […]
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Fashion in the 405
Designers like Carolina Herrera looked to the Far East for their summer lines, incorporating Chinese and Japanese detailing such as embroidery, tassels and obi belts into designs. The Asian silhouette allows for cool comfort on the beach, by the pool or on vacation. And what screams summer better than Hawaiian prints? Large floral prints are […]
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Roll call
Many organizations are hosting camps throughout the summer, so finding one that meets your summer schedule is as easy as A-B-C. Here is a sampling: HEY, Y NOT? The YMCA hosts both summer day camps, as well as specialty camps for families searching for either full-day, all-summer solutions or week-long camps. This year’s theme is […]
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Birds of summer
Having just moved to a tree-filled lot near a creek, I was curious what all the chatter was about. I began noticing the variety of birds, like the small, blue-gray speedster in the flower beds and the orange-mohawked punk rocker that gathered twigs outside my window. An entire Crayola box of birds flitted around my […]
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Organic Oklahoma
Fresh food, all-natural meats and produce grown by Oklahoma farmers are about to get a wider audience, thanks to three big venues coming to the metro. Edmond will be home to a “one-of-a-kind” market at the southwest corner of Kelly Avenue and Covell Road: Uptown Grocery, a 50,000-square-foot organic grocery store. Uptown Grocery is a […]