Living

As much as we love summertime, it is hot.

You’ve heard the old song, “Rain, Rain Go Away,” but for many financially and/or environmentally conscious people, that’s far from their sentiment.

Summer weather typically means more people are loading up on produce when visiting the grocery store or farmer’s market.

For many, a cluttered space causes one to have anxiety, stress and an overwhelming sense of things being out of control.

Summer home renovation projects are on many people’s minds.

Here are a few projects to do when you have a spare 15 minutes:  Free up space on your devices: When you are waiting on an appointment, start going through your photos and deleting the duplicates.

A new study from SmartAsset ranks Oklahoma City among the top 15 cities for 2021 college graduates.

The ripple effect of the pandemic on our workforce and work habits is under full review.

As the forecast fills up with sunny and 75-degree days, it’s time to reserve your stay at Omni Oklahoma City Hotel.

First, going to the dentist might not have happened in 2020 and into 2021 due to the pandemic, but now dentists are saying that due to the higher levels of stress they are treating more and more patients with preventable issues.

With spring in full swing, some of us may not have found the motivation or inspiration to start those spring cleaning projects yet.

Baby boomers, Generations X, Y, Z and the Millennials.What comes next? Meet the Alphas.

With the stresses of the past year still looming, there has never been a better time to take a moment for yourself and book an appointment at Mokara Spa located inside OKC’s newest skyline addition, Omni Oklahoma City Hotel.

As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes more widely available to Oklahomans, many businesses may start bringing employees back to the office after more than a year of remote work.

Do you find yourself struggling to recall conversations, information or deadlines throughout the day? Here are three ways you can improve your memory at work and in your everyday life:Take handwritten notes — research shows that handwriting kickstarts learning and memorization processes in your brain that are not replicated by typing or other forms of digital note-taking.

Recently, it seems more and more people I know are getting the COVID-19 vaccine – but what does that mean for taking precautions? The CDC recently shared guidelines on how to best continue protecting yourself and others.

Just because there’s not a major gift-giving holiday near, doesn’t mean you can’t surprise your loved ones with a gift you know they will enjoy.

March marks one year since Oklahoma felt the impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic with the state’s first positive case and the pivotal Oklahoma City Thunder game that acted as a domino effect for the rest of the state to close down.

With the holidays behind us, the New Year brings the opportunity to create the life you truly love.

One of the scourges of the smart phone world is the charging situation.

Taking notes? There’s an app for that. But I’m not interested. 

When it comes to Oklahoma legends, T. Boone Pickens ranks at the top, with Will Rogers and Wiley Post. In very few words, he cut to the core and real truth of an issue.

The flu season is fast approaching, and the flu vaccine is the best way to prevent or reduce the impact of the flu.

The Dragonfly Home, a nonprofit organization serving victims of human trafficking, will host its fourth annual Crown of Beauty Gala on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oklahoma City’s historic Farmers Public Market. Funds raised will support lifesaving, life-changing services for human trafficking victims.

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation will celebrate its 50th anniversary by bringing “Musical Swings” to Bicentennial Park. “Musical Swings” has been a unique and interactive art installation, bringing people together in public spaces, traveling to cities across the United States and providing the communities it reaches with access to family fun at no cost.

Performing hands-only CPR to the beat of “Baby Shark” is the perfect way to help save a life. The song is the right speed for chest compressions.

This past year, I’ve focused a lot on fear and being more vulnerable (I could listen to Brené Brown all day).

The City Health Dashboard, a project of the Department of Population Health at New York University, spotlighted Oklahoma City’s innovative, data-based approach to advancing health and well-being in local communities.

Last issue, I wrote a MAPS 4 Q&A. For this issue, I wanted to look deeper into the initiative.

Northeast Oklahoma City is rebuilding for a bright future as a group of architects, developers and community leaders are investing in the area’s restoration. The EastPoint Project aims to encourage economic growth by revitalizing the community’s infrastructure.

A few weeks ago, I helped with my granddaughter’s nighttime routine. It always starts the same way: she selects four…

The average adult’s body weight is approximately 60 percent water. The body uses water in its cells, organs and tissues to help regulate temperature and maintain other bodily functions.