No matter how packed your daily schedule may be, you deserve a home-cooked meal. Here are a few quick recipes that are easy to make and even easier to grab on the go.

With students back in the classroom, sports and other extracurricular activities, including the Special Olympics, are kicking back up. Special Olympics Oklahoma has a number of events lined up for individuals with disabilities to participate in this fall and winter. From bocce and bowling to basketball and volleyball, there’s something for every single athlete.

Get into the fall spirit with the Plaza District Festival. On Sept. 29, the Plaza District in OKC will host their 20^th anniversary festival with art, music, food and retail offerings that are sure to excite. More than 50 artists and musical acts will be performing from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. on NW 15^th Street between Classen and Penn Avenue.

As working professionals, we’re all too familiar with the afternoon slump, as productivity and motivation often decline in our post-lunch exhaustion. Most people don’t take naps while at work, but could there be benefits to midday rest?

Procrastination: we’ve all dealt with it at some point. But did you know it goes deeper than just putting off a task? In our minds, each task falls into one of four categories: expectancy, value, time or impulsivity. Or in layman’s terms, we don’t care, we’re not getting the wanted results, our time is too valuable, or we’re just downright impulsive.

Eight years ago, Feeding Oklahoma Drive took shape as part of Gov. Mary Fallin’s inaugural celebration. The final effort launches Oct. 1, benefiting the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma.

What is the difference between collaborating and cooperating? Many times, these are confused in a business setting. When individuals think they are collaborating by sharing their thoughts and information while remaining friendly, they are actually just cooperating.

Rebuilding Together Tulsa has worked diligently for over 20 years to fix the local community. The nonprofit started with a few volunteers in a parking lot and now has eight full-time employees in a new location with a new name: Revitalize T-Town.

A community health worker is a front-line public health worker who is a trusted member of a community and has an unusually close understanding of the community they serve. This trusting relationship enables the worker to be a liaison, link and intermediary between health and social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.

One thing I’ve learned recently while working with Innovative Partners is to always be intentional with your career and goals. This is vital to ensuring you don’t end up in a place you never wanted to be.

Oklahoma City restaurant Nonesuch has been selected by Bon Appetit as America’s Best New Restaurant in 2018. With less than a year in the marketplace, Nonesuch is quickly becoming a destination for OKC foodies. Nonesuch features New American cuisine, and the 22-seat space on 803 N. Hudson has options for everyone.

Oklahoma football season is finally here. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma Highway Safety Office and Oklahoma Department of Transportation want you to drive safely so you can cheer on your favorite high school or college football team.