As of the writing of this article, Halloween is only a week away! If you haven’t found a great costume yet, then now is the time to get moving! Below are three great Halloween costume ideas based on the great state of Oklahoma that can be worn by children or adults. Cowboy Cowboys play an important part in Oklahoma’s history. Even today, Oklahoma City is home to the National Cowboy & Western History Museum. What better way to celebrate that part of Oklahoma’s history and culture than to don an authentic cowboy look? Put on some cowboy boots and a... Continue reading
Did you know October is National Adopt a Dog Month? That makes this time of year the perfect time to add a furry addition to your family. The month-long celebration advocates for adopting dogs from shelters, rather than buying from breeders. Oklahoma has no shortage of animal shelters, so there is sure to be one near you! Adopting a Dog Almost all adults (age 18+) are allowed to adopt dogs in the state of Oklahoma. The exception is people who have been previously charged with animal abuse or neglect in the past. Depending on where you decide to adopt a... Continue reading
Did you know that Hispanic Heritage Month starts in September? Oddly enough, it doesn’t start on September 1, but on the 15th. It then continues through October 15th. According to the 2020 census, almost 500,000 people in Oklahoma are Hispanic! With Oklahoma only having about 4 million people total, that means about 1 in every 8 Okies are Hispanic! What better reason to celebrate their heritage? Below are some great ideas you can use to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Visit the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City is hosting a... Continue reading
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month, you are likely to see more people wearing pink clothing or ribbons. Many hospitals also try to raise awareness this month, so people know what to look for when screening themselves for breast lumps. Below are some easy things you can do at home to screen yourself, lower your risk of cancer, and help people who have breast cancer. Screen Yourself People who have breasts can screen themselves at home by feeling for lumps. While this self-screening is not conclusive as to whether a person has cancer or not, it can help... Continue reading