Winter months can be a difficult time to stay active. I think as an automatic default, people tend go into mini-hibernation during off-work hours in the winter. Those infamous winter blahs are sometimes difficult to ward off. But there are activities I enjoy to counter them and learn to enjoy the frosty weather.
I, for one, embrace the winter season. I replace complaining about the snow, wind and cold with activities I enjoy. For example, building a snowman with my kids is fun and gets...
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For a long time, dreams of soaking in a hot tub and allowing it take me away from the stresses of my day was just that—a dream. Recently, I decided to stop dreaming and actually start researching. So I did a little reading on their benefits to weigh my pros and cons. One of the first things I found was that the warm water massage stimulates the body to help release stress in a natural manner.
Additionally, soaking in a hot tub increases blood flow to stressed areas of the body like...
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It’s inevitable that just around the corner from winter in Oklahoma City lies tornado season. But being a native myself means that safety practices are somewhat second nature. But even so, every now and again, even natives have to review their safety plans to ensure an effective response plan is in place for bad weather.
Tornados can hit just about any season in Oklahoma, but certain times of the year have better conditions for tornado formation than other. The hot-spot months of...
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I’m typically an adventurous eater, but sometimes I end up at the same restaurants over and over again. Like most people, I enjoy going back to restaurants I enjoy over and over again. The trouble with that, of course, is that you miss some of the new and great restaurants that come to the city. Recently, I went out on a limb and tried a couple of new places to mix up my dining routine.
If you’re up for something new and different, nothing says “adventurous” like...
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Brrrrrr, it’s cold outside! And when it’s cold outside, it’s all about the soup. I think one of the best things about the winter months in Oklahoma City is dusting off the recipe box and trying out some of grandmother’s favorite soup recipes.
Scratch that, I know one of the best things about the low temperatures and cold winds here is warming up with a nice, hot bowl of soup. Unlike some U.S. cities, Oklahoma City is faithful to the four seasons. That means you...
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Some time after the treats from Christmas have settled and before Valentine’s Day, my friends and I plan to embark on the annual Oklahoma City Bakery Tour. We’ve picked out six bakeries to check out. We’re looking forward to spending the day shuffling around the city, indulging in baked goods and coming within range of slipping into a sugar-induced coma—an American pastime if ever there was one.
Here's the itinerary for our first tour:
La Baguette...
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