Stop OK SB1142 (aka: “The Book Ban Bill”)
When I first heard about SB1142 (also known as "The Book Ban Bill") I thought to myself 'Surely this is a joke, right?!' But no, it's not a joke.
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01, 2022
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01, 2017
Scuba Diving in Cancun 2016 (video)
Every year in September... We head out of town for a new adventure in a new place. Our tradition is to venture out of the country, and this time we visited Cancun, Mexico for a fun week of scuba diving! We prefer to stay in smaller bungalows rather than all-inclusive resorts. So we found a neat little AirBnB owned by a lady who barely speaks any English. Our accommodations were simple, yet clean, and she fed us breakfast every morning. [...]
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11, 2016
Down Payment Assistance – Gateway Mortgage
What is Down Payment Assistance? Down Payment Assistance is, more often than not, a missed opportunity. A lot of homebuyers may not even know that they are eligible for down payment assistance. We live in a recovering economy, and putting together the needed funds for the down payment on a new home can be a daunting task. It may even be a major road block holding someone back from purchasing a home. For the average FHA loan, a down payment [...]
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07, 2016
Top 10 Things To Do Around OKC This Weekend!
Are you burnt out on the normal weekend hangouts? We've compiled a list of our top 10 things to do around OKC that get our motors running on all 8 cylinders. We hope that you enjoy them all as much as we do! Climb Up It’s time to strap in and push your boundaries! Climb Up OKC is a set of 90 foot repurposed silos jutting out from the southern tip of our downtown skyline. Coated in an iconic mural painted by [...]
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07, 2016
Hillbilly Dual Sport Ride 2016 (video)
Dual Sport is what Dreams are Made of This last Spring, we joined our dual sport motorcycle crew on a trip to explore around Marble Falls, Arkansas. If this name rings a bell, you probably went to Dogpatch USA Amusement Park when you were younger. Dogpatch is closed now, but the areas around it are prime real estate for an adventure seeker on two wheels. Trails and dirt roads abound; and with the rain we had been getting prior to [...]
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03, 2016
10 Favorite OKC Coffee Spots
Whether it’s part of your morning ritual, or your afternoon pick-me-up, coffee is the “GO-JUICE” for many hardworking okies. We love coffee, but sometimes the Keurig or the 7-11 cappuccino just doesn’t cut it. We’ve put together a list of 10 OKC coffee spots where you can grab a hot (or cold) cup of joe, with a friendly atmosphere. Beatnix Cafe 136 NW 13th St. OKC, OK 73103 https://www.facebook.com/TheNewBeatnixCafe Beatnix Cafe Beatnix Cafe has been a wonderful lunch [...]
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02, 2016
Downtown Edmond Shopping
Downtown Edmond Has it All! Downtown Edmond is bustling with quaint shops and restaurants. Public sculptures grace the sidewalks for all to enjoy. However, we're here to talk about shopping. A small stretch of North Broadway can cover almost all of your shopping needs. In this post, we'll cover a few of the shops that we pop into after a long day at the office. (When in Downtown Edmond, stop by our office and say hello!) Native Summit Native Summit is [...]
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05, 2015
Robbers Cave / Eureka Springs
Robber's Cave For Memorial Day Weekend my husband and I decided to take a last minute trip to Eureka Springs, Arkansas, by way of Robber's Cave in Wilburton, Oklahoma. I had been to Robbers Cave when I was a kid, and Dirk had never been. We've been on a mission to visit as many State Parks as possible this year so it was on the list. The drive in to the park is breathtaking. Trees canopy the roads and give [...]
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04, 2015
Beaver’s Bend, Southeast Oklahoma
Beaver's Bend Oklahoma may not have the Rocky Mountains, the Gulf Coast, or the sunny weather of California. But, we do have a lot of great places to camp and hike if you search for them. My husband and I are definitely the "outdoorsy" type. So, when 2 of our friends' birthdays rolled around in April, we convinced them to take a trip down to Beaver's Bend for the weekend. Our crew all threw in on a REALLY nice cabin; complete with it's own [...]
