xperimental model, the child that the parents learn on,” said Beasley. Firstborns are naturally “only children” until the sibling comes along, so they do share some traits with the only child. “If firstborn is male, he is seen as the chosen one,” Beasley said. “Parents read the parenting books and take more pictures of the […]
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Let the Gazette tell you where you should be planning to go during the sunny months
How does an all-inclusive family vacation that doesn’t include mouse ears and character parades sound? While many parents with small children may stay home and skip a summer vacation altogether, the Azul resorts in Mexico cater to families with children of all ages. Couples vacaysGirls’ getaway Bonnie Hedges, the vice president of sales and marketing […]
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When it comes to eco-friendly baby food, Mother Nature says thanks for the mammaries
Who knew breast milk was green? While it’s long proven to be the best health benefit for baby, breast-feeding has eco-ammo on its side, too. You can’t get much more eco-friendly than Mama’s milk: no manufacturing, processing, transportation and energy costs, or worry about recycling and waste. Leslie Moyer, co-founder of Sustainable Tahlequah and Sustainable […]
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When man and wife don’t want to become Mom and Dad, why can’t others just accept it?
“Who is going to take care of you when you are old?”“You’ll change your mind.”“If you don’t have kids, you’ll regret it.” Childless couples in Oklahoma have heard these comments on a never-ending carousel of judgment by way of advice, mostly from well-meaning people who seem to have the couples’ familial interests at heart. Or […]
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Use strategy to clear away the winter clutter in your spring cleaning
With spring’s arrival, the sun shines through the windows illuminating our homes. In the corner? Cobwebs. The walls? Fingerprints. On surfaces? Dust bunnies galore. Even looking out the window can cause panic because the streaks of dirt block our view. Where is Mary Poppins and her bluejays when you need them? “Don’t get overwhelmed.” That’s […]
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Girls’ night out events offer stressed-out moms a social outlet, as well as peace of mind
Female bonding has morphed over time from quilting circles and tea parties to bunco and book clubs, but one thing remains the same: Girls just wanna have fun, and nothing spells it quite like G-N-O. Beverages and benefits Turns out, girls’ night out isn’t all gossip and lemontinis. The ladies-only excursions may actually be good […]
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As the metro landscape changes, so does the game of finding one’s perfect match
“Some people are settling down, some people are settling and some people refuse to settle for anything less than butterflies.””Carrie Bradshaw, “Sex and the City” The infamously single 30-something in the hit HBO series “Sex and the City,” Carrie Bradshaw, as played by Sarah Jessica Parker, eventually married in the movie version, but what made […]
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Metro churches turn to technology to spread the good word
Even older churches are beginning to use high-tech tools, including Bethany First Church of the Nazarene, which recently celebrated its 100th birthday. Its communications pastor, Bob Miller, said the challenge is to strike a balance. “We have many in our fellowship who are not tech-savvy and don’t have Internet access. There are many who think […]
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Watonga offers more than just cheese, like serious R&R at Roman Nose State Park & Lodge
On a late afternoon stroll, the sun glistened through the towering cedars as we walked across the rocks jutting up through the creek bed. Water gurgled and flowed down waterfalls, providing a peaceful soundtrack to a nature hike. MAJOR RENOVATION WATER ADVENTURE We were not alone. Red and blue dragonflies flitted around our heads; daddy […]
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Watonga offers more than just cheese, like serious R&R at Roman Nose State Park & Lodge
On a late afternoon stroll, the sun glistened through the towering cedars as we walked across the rocks jutting up through the creek bed. Water gurgled and flowed down waterfalls, providing a peaceful soundtrack to a nature hike. MAJOR RENOVATION WATER ADVENTURE We were not alone. Red and blue dragonflies flitted around our heads; daddy […]