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🚨 TULSA, OK! SET YOUR ALARMS! 🚨Tickets for Forrest Frank in Tulsa, OK, on June 1, 2026, go on sale at 10 AM CT THIS MORN...
12/12/2025

🚨 TULSA, OK! SET YOUR ALARMS! 🚨
Tickets for Forrest Frank in Tulsa, OK, on June 1, 2026, go on sale at 10 AM CT THIS MORNING! We can’t wait to have you in Tulsa!!

This is not a drill—presale is over, and it’s time for the general sale. Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot!
➡️ Get your tickets now:
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⭐️ December Spotlight: Get to Know Waymaker Literacy! 📚We sat down with the founder of Waymaker Literacy, Michelle Ray, ...
12/11/2025

⭐️ December Spotlight: Get to Know Waymaker Literacy! 📚

We sat down with the founder of Waymaker Literacy, Michelle Ray, to talk about her passion for structured literacy, her unique teaching methods, and her deep roots in Tulsa!

⭐️What is the focus of Waymaker Literacy?
Waymaker Literacy screens and provides intensive reading intervention for students with dyslexia and significant reading gaps. Our methods are highly individualized, starting with a comprehensive assessment (PSI, PAST, Barton Screener).

⭐️What sets Waymaker Literacy apart?
While we are seasoned in Orton-Gillingham based approaches (like Barton and Foundations in Sounds), I incorporate extensive diacritical marking/coding. This makes reading feel clear and logical, giving students a deeper, lasting mastery—they aren’t just memorizing; they are understanding how English works.
⭐️How did this work begin?

My journey started years ago when I identified dyslexia markers in a student. This led to a focused pursuit of training and my CALP certification. Two years ago, I decided to dedicate myself to this work full-time, and I now serve students through approximately 35 sessions per week in my home office (near 61st and Sheridan) and at partner schools.

⭐️Favorite things about Tulsa?
I’m sentimental about my hometown! I was a 6th grader when The Outsiders was filmed, and I still remember watching the film crew at the Tastee Freeze across from Owasso Middle School. Tulsa is a place where small businesses grow and people support each other.

⭐️What is your favorite Tulsa restaurants?
My husband and I go out to eat every week with a group of friends we affectionatly call “The Supper Buddies”. Some of my favorites are Fixins Soul Kitchen downtown, B**a, and Doc’s Wine & Food. A newer favorite is The Maple Ridge Grocer, which feels special to me because it’s housed in my uncle’s old print shop on Cincinnati.

Connect Online:
Find Waymaker Literacy on Facebook here: [Insert Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/WaymakerLiteracy]



🤫🍩It’s official, the secret is out! Well at least I won’t be keeping to myself!If you haven’t yet, meet , my new favorit...
12/09/2025

🤫🍩It’s official, the secret is out! Well at least I won’t be keeping to myself!
If you haven’t yet, meet , my new favorite scratch-made, family-owned spot for the freshest, most delicious and creative donuts in town!
From classic glazed to every creative possibility out there, every bite is crafted with love and it’s all right here in T-Town. Trust me when I say their crème brûlée donut is…. D I V I N E 🙏🏼
Swing by their downtown location for a perfect morning treat, or use their website to order a dozen for your next office meeting or weekend brunch! 👇

📍 Location: 1001 S Main St, Tulsa, OK
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🎄 Well Tulsa, you sure know how to roll out the Holiday season with all the good festivities! 🎁  Who’s ready to dive int...
12/03/2025

🎄 Well Tulsa, you sure know how to roll out the Holiday season with all the good festivities! 🎁
Who’s ready to dive into the holiday magic?!
This weekend is packed with dazzling lights, charming markets, and festive fun across Tulsa, Jenks, Sand Springs, and Bixby.
☕️ Grab your cocoa and your planner and mark what you will be attending…

✨ FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS & MARKET MAGIC ✨

* Lights On: Glow on the Green (Tulsa)
Watch Guthrie Green light up with thousands of lights! Enjoy live music, food trucks, Santa photos, and the big countdown led by Travis Meyer.

* Christkindlmarkt 2025 (Tulsa)
Step into a cozy, European-style Christmas market! Shop local artisans, imported goods, German food, and glühwein indoors.

* A full Oklahoma Christmas wonderland at Discoveryland Ranch! Find Santa, carriage rides, cookie contests, crafts, and more.

* Christmas at The Ranch (Bixby)
Food Trucks, Door prizes, Shopping, Swag bags, SANTA, Pony Rides, free face painting, petting zoo, entertainment and MUCH MORE!
* Yuletide Market (Tulsa)
The merriest Tulsa Farmers’ Market of the year! Shop local farmers/makers, enjoy caroling from Tulsa Opera, and get FREE Santa photos (10 AM–12 PM).

* 43rd Annual Darnaby Arts & Crafts Show (Tulsa)
Shop over 180 vendors for handmade gifts, art, and goodies! Features food trucks and photos with Santa.

* Holiday Market! (Tulsa)
Sip craft beer and shop a curated group of local artisans at Cabin Boys Brewery!

* Christmas on the Riverwalk (Jenks)
The Riverwalk lights up with live Christmas music, Santa/Mrs. Claus photos, unique vendors, and hot chocolate/fondue samples! FREE.

…and these are only the start! The list of events go on!
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🎄 IT’S TIME!!! I’ve been waiting to unleash the magic that is the Christmas season! ✨Tonight we took the kids for our fi...
11/29/2025

🎄 IT’S TIME!!! I’ve been waiting to unleash the magic that is the Christmas season! ✨

Tonight we took the kids for our first family experience at the spectacular Jolly Lane Lights—Tulsa’s #1 Drive-Through Christmas Light Show! 🚗🎄

Located at the iconic Admiral Twin Drive-In Theater (just off Route 66!), this attraction features nearly a million computer-controlled lights, dancing in-sync to your favorite Christmas music. It’s a mile-long journey of dazzling fun that takes about 20-25 minutes!

I have been wanting to check it out and tonight was the perfect opportunity. With Thanksgiving over and all out-of-town guests safely heading back to their homes, we opted for Christmas jammies, pizza, and a light show!

What to know:

* 📍 Where: The Admiral Twin Drive-In Theater (7355 E Easton St, Tulsa, OK 74115)
* ⏰ Hours: Open nightly! Check the website for specific times.
* 🎟️ Tickets: Tickets are per vehicle and can be purchased online or at the gate.
* 🍪 Fun extras: they offer (for an additional fee) popcorn, kettle corn, sweet treats, and hot chocolate!
* ❤️ Give Back: $1 from every regular ticket sold is donated to local charities!

Gather your family and friends and make some incredible holiday memories! You may let your kiddos bust into their piggy banks to buy some of the fun add-on like their glow LED light bracelets that light up and change color, dancing in sync with the show.

Visit JollyLaneLights.com for tickets and details!

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“Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind.” May you make beautiful memories this Thanksgiving...
11/27/2025

“Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind.”

May you make beautiful memories this Thanksgiving surrounded by laughter, love and the ones you call friends and family.

From our little piece of Tulsa to yours,
♥️Tulsa is Home crew

🌟Que Gusto is Back! 🥟Tulsa, it’s time! One of our city’s most beloved South American restaurants, Que Gusto, has officia...
11/27/2025

🌟Que Gusto is Back! 🥟

Tulsa, it’s time! One of our city’s most beloved South American restaurants, Que Gusto, has officially re-opened in Downtown Tulsa! 🥳

They’re back — and they’re bigger, brighter, and better than ever. Not only is it just as tasty as before but there is…

• ✨ More seating
• 🍸 A brand-new full bar
• 🌃 A gorgeous patio overlooking the city

The heart of Que Gusto remains the same as Husband-and-wife team Carla and Fernando continue to craft their menu using traditional Ecuadorian recipes with a focus on clean, organic, and seed-oil-free ingredients prepared from scratch.

If you love perfectly crisp empanadas, savory yucca fries, or just incredibly authentic, feel-good food, this needs to be your next must-try meal.

Plan Your Visit!

📍 Location: 105 N Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Tulsa, OK
⏰ Hours: Mon–Sat 10 AM – 9 PM | Sunday Closed
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🍭 Well, I’ve been waiting for the perfect time to pop in on Tulsa’s most whimsical dessert bar and with family coming in...
11/23/2025

🍭 Well, I’ve been waiting for the perfect time to pop in on Tulsa’s most whimsical dessert bar and with family coming into town for the holiday week-the time has come….

Ready to ditch the diet and dive into a playful world of sweet treats? Meet Sips & Swirls Dessert Bar! This local, family-owned spot is sure to be your new favorite sugar rush destination in Tulsa.

They’re not just scooping Italian ice, they’re creating edible masterpieces you have to try!

I plan on doing some stocking shopping first, grabbing some of their viral candy options as well as some of the nostalgic candy options they carry and then I’m definitely trying the Dubai chocolate strawberry cup!! I’ve heard it’s loaded with strawberries, toasted coconut, Dubai chocolate bar filling, fresh strawberries and is an absolute flavor BOMB 💣 💥

Can’t wait to take the whole crew there and show off all the delectable indulgences

📍 Find them at 8152 S. Harvard Ave.

🗓️ Open Thursday through Sunday!

🚗 A last minute detour landed me  in Jenks for a quick and healthy lunch that I was suprised and delighted by. Created b...
11/21/2025

🚗 A last minute detour landed me in Jenks for a quick and healthy lunch that I was suprised and delighted by. Created by —this clean eating destination’s food was bright, fresh and felt indulgent in the lightest way possible. 🌱

Pure Kitchens modern and crisp atmosphere as well as its upscale dining, handcrafted cocktails, and a clear charge to unprocessed whole food eating had me excited to come back for more.

Guests can indulge worry free in nutrition-dense foods, including vegan dishes and sweet desserts.

I would also encourage you to take a minute to check their boutique market offerings. I snagged a few grab-and-go meals and checked out their specialty foods and wellness items.

I’m so glad that hunger, location, and my desire for a healthy option all perfectly, and luckily, landed me at pure food kitchen.

📍 Visit Pure Kitchen in Jenks, Oklahoma!

🎉 BROKEN ARROW, Get Ready to Roll! 🎉The wait is almost over! I am absolutely thrilled for the GRAND OPENING of the brand...
11/16/2025

🎉 BROKEN ARROW, Get Ready to Roll! 🎉

The wait is almost over! I am absolutely thrilled for the GRAND OPENING of the brand-new Trader Joe’s in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma! It’s coming just in time for this Holiday season!

So, mark your calendars for this Monday, November 17th, because the doors are opening and the shelves are filled with all the Fearless Flyer favorites you know and love! Along with a long list of their 2025 Fall Items that I’m ready to try. My list includes: Organic Maple Butter, Pumpkin Spice Flavored Cold Brew Concentrate, Savory Squash Pastry Bites, White Stilton Cheese With Apple & Pear, Autumnal Harvest Soup and Pumpkin Brioche Twist.

This location is the second Trader Joe’s in the Tulsa metro, doubling the fun and making it even easier to grab your Mandarin Orange Chicken, Everything But The Bagel Seasoning, and Two-Buck Chuck!

📍 Where: 1525 E Hillside Drive Broken Arrow, OK

🗓️ When: Monday, November 17th
See you there! 👋

Let the countdown begin! ⏰ Only 3 days until the grand opening of The Peach Cobbler Factory! If you’re craving the ultim...
11/13/2025

Let the countdown begin! ⏰

Only 3 days until the grand opening of The Peach Cobbler Factory! If you’re craving the ultimate comfort food, all cupped up into a dessert, you HAVE to visit ! It’s not just about classic peach cobbler—though theirs is absolutely legendary.

Imagine diving into warm, buttery cobblers loaded with fruit (and not just peach!), or grabbing a creamy, layered banana pudding that tastes like grandma made it. Cookies, churros, and more!

So, this weekend save that post-dinner treat, Saturday indulgence, or new Tulsa business curiosity for a stop at PCF. Find your new favorite sweet treat obsession! 🍑🥧🍦

📍 Find them at: 10125 E 81st St, Suite A
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Opened since April, I can’t believe I have waited this long to make my way to Daigoro?! My tastebuds have officially bee...
11/12/2025

Opened since April, I can’t believe I have waited this long to make my way to Daigoro?! My tastebuds have officially been awakened and I’m already dreaming about what I will be ordering when I go back🔥😍

If you haven’t been to make plans now! With its unique, Pan-Asian menu, their promise of SMOKE x WOK x FIRE with every dish DELIVERS! This special and distinct dining experiences was everything I hoped and more. Think bold flavors inspired by Japan, China, Vietnam, and beyond, all perfectly balanced with sweet, salty, and sour goodness🤌🏼

Not only is the food incredible (hello, premium Wagyu and fresh seafood!), but the atmosphere is unbeatable. Located right on the Arkansas River, their patio boasts some seriously breathtaking views. If you can go at just the right time (and we did), Pair that sunset with one of their expertly crafted cocktails or a glass of Japanese whiskey, and you’ve got the perfect night out.
They encourage sharing, and now, so do I! Grab your friends and dive into a meal that’s a true labor of love.

For now, I’m going to go eat my leftovers and do some deep dive research on Head Chef, Philip Phillips.

📍 Find them on Riverside Drive!
Book your table and taste the fire!

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