Inside: Around Edmond, Shop Edmond, Field Trip, Sports, Events, My Home, My Yard
Romantic Edmond A guide to everything she wants for Valentines Day
V. 4, ISSUE 01, February 2012
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4. Around Edmond
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My Fitness
16. Shop Edmond Holiday
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In Business
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Hot Apps
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Around Edmond
UPTOWN GROCERY CO. OPENS 2/29/12 In an effort to bring an alternative grocery shopping experience to Edmond residents, Oklahoma owned and operated Buy for Less will be celebrating the official Grand Opening of the all new Uptown Grocery Co., on Feb. 29, 2012 at 7 am, at Covell & Kelly Rd. and directly across from Cheyenne Middle School. This store will offer organic produce, meat and sushi, groceries, bakery, nutrition classes that start 3/6 at 12 p.m., florist, and a pharmacy. After the 80 comments on the photo we posted at Facebook. com/EdmondActive, we know Edmond’s excited!!!
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CITY OF EDMOND CUTTING EDGE WITH OFFERING OF MULCH 2/15/12 As an avid gardener, one of my favorite services the City of Edmond provides it’s residents, and after living in so many different cities in California, is the recycling of residents Christmas Trees (instead of filling the landfills with them) and offering the pine mulch to Edmond residents free of charge. You can stop by Mitch Park, located on Covell Rd. starting on Feb. 15th to pick your mulch up, and take all you can haul on a first come, first serve basis. This service shows that Edmond is way ahead of California in being “Green” conscience!
Around Edmond
ROMANTIC EDMOND DIY PROJECT Create your own romantic ambiance at home with my version of a great project I found online! You’ll need a shallow container, whole coffee beans of your fragrance of choice (i.e. plain, vanilla, etc.), and tealight candles in unscented or your fragrance of choice. Fill the container up to it’s rim with beans and insert the candle in the center, being careful that the beans don’t touch the flame (*Yes. The beans are flammable, don’t ask how I know.). When the candle warms the beans, it creates amazing ambiance and aroma that fills your home!
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EDMOND’S SUNFLOWER MARKET UPDATE In more AWESOME grocery shopping alternative news, here is a photo showing the construction progress on the all new Sunflower Market location in Edmond, at 2nd Street just east of Broadway. How convenient will it be to have a grocery store of this caliber located right in the center of Edmond?! We for one are excited at this progress and it means when the days are busy, this will be one a must stop for groceries! We’ll bring you more info on it’s opening as it comes near!
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My Fitness
4 Keys to Building Your Business with Social Media By Jessica Miller-Merrell, author and guest columnist for Fortune.com One of the most common questions I receive when discussing social media for and business beyond the return on investment is, “How do I manage it all?” Social media is a tool to communicate and build relationships similar to email, the fax machine, or telephone. Like any communication tool, it requires training, preparation, and most important boundaries in order to be effective. • Target Your Audience. This is key in areas of marketing and sales. By being very niche and specific, you can quickly build a reputation and relationships expanding from there. In order to be effective with your time and money, you must know and understand who your target audience is. This means asking your customers questions, researching on the web, and the willingness to experiment with different websites and communities. • Engagement Not Sales. The beauty of social media is the power of the conversation and influence that happens online within the social network. Companies, individuals, and professionals must establish a sense of value within the community you wish you grow. Avoid sales messages with direct pleas until you have an established reputation and fan base. Focus on value with quick messages and resources from your blog but mostly from the websites and blogs from others. Social media and the information contained within the community is done with a pay it forward mentality. Many of these messages can be scheduled in advance using social scheduling tools like Hootsuite or Tweetdeck freeing you up to focus your efforts on building relationships. • Pick Up the Phone. And by building relationships, I mean building relations. Posing questions, having twoway conversations, and learning about the people and their personalities both online and offline. Billions of
conversations happen online every single day. While social media provides a platform for introduction, it’s important to build upon that relationship through phone calls, meetups, and coffee. It’s about them not you. Just like online, focus on creating value and by helping them, they will in turn help you. • Inserting Yourself Into Conversations. When it comes to social media, it’s a community with cultural norms and expectations that are unique to the ecosystem except online. By doing your research up front you begin to understand how relationships are built and who the key players are within the community. Focus building relationships and inserting yourself into the conversations starting with 15-25 influencers online. This includes commenting on their blogs, tweeting them directly, and sharing their content through the various online channels. Building these relationships upfront allows for creating favor in advance. And calling in those favors when you need them. Building a community on social media takes time. Like any relationship online or in person, it takes time to find commonalities, your voice, and how you fit into the ecosystem. By researching up front, creating structure and focusing your efforts, you can maximize your time building relationships to drive your business into 2012 and beyond.
Jessica Miller-Merrell, a leadership blogger & social media expert at Blogging4Jobs. She is a digital strategist with a passion for recruitment, human resources, training and social media and is the author of “Tweet This! Twitter for Business,” a how-to business guide for Twitter.
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It’s the Uninsured By Jeffrey Taylor, Attorney at Law
There’s a tragic epidemic facing Oklahomans. No, it isn’t some airborne bacterium, but it’s almost as deadly, if not costly. For Oklahomans, the epidemic is the rising cost of insurance rates, thanks in particular to the uninsured. In last month’s article I advised you that three things would make your 2012 great. One of my suggestions was to get insurance. My advice is to always get as much as you can afford. Unfortunately, some Oklahomans believe it’s alright to operate their businesses and their vehicles without insurance. In fact, by some surveys, Oklahoma’s vehicle insurance costs are the fourth highest in the U.S. because of the nearly 24% of uninsured drivers. That’s third behind Mississippi and New Mexico. In this race, that isn’t good. The uninsured epidemic amounts to a cost of nearly $10.8 billion dollars. For the average Oklahoman, that amounts to a cost of about $1,700 per person, per year. Compare that with states like Vermont, Ohio, and Iowa, whose insurance rates are some of the lowest in the nation. Argue what you want about those states, but the truth is, they’re paying significantly less than you or I when it comes to auto insurance. Realistically, the only way to stop the rising costs is to make sure more people have insurance. Thankfully, Oklahoma’s legislature has enacted laws mandating automobile insurance, and there are programs such as Insure Oklahoma (insureoklahoma.org) that provide health insurance to those that can’t afford it. When I meet with someone, whether they want to start a business or whether they’ve been injured in an accident, I always ask about their insurance. Most business owners offer me an embarrassed apology, with an end statement such as, “I’ve been meaning to, but...” At other times, the embarrassment isn’t because the person didn’t have enough, rather, it’s because they had too little. “Full coverage,” they say. Which, as it turns out is little more than Oklahoma’s minimum insurance requirement of $25,000 liability. If you’re planning to start a business, continue operating your business, or even operate your vehicle in 2012, you must have insurance. Here’s a general rule for your business and personal insurance needs, and a short explanation of what it is: Business Liability: at least $100,000, and more depending on your industry (construction and similar trades: at least $1,000,000)
This covers any liability you incur from your business operations. Errors & Omissions: at least $100,000, and more depending on your industry This covers any liability you incur from your business decisions, management operations, etc. Life Insurance: at least 4-5 times your annual salary, plus the same amount for your spouse This policy covers you if you die. Automobile: Liability: at least state minimums, preferably $50,000 or more This covers any liability you incur from operating your vehicle. Uninsured/underinsured motorist (UIM): at least state minimums, preferably $50,000 or more This covers you when another person has no insurance or too little insurance to cover your medical bills or damages. Medical Payments Coverage: at least $5,000, get as much as you can This covers your medical bills if you are involved in an automobile related accident, regardless of fault. Disability: at least 5 times your annual salary, but as much as you can afford, plus the same amount for your spouse. If you have any questions about insurance, you should contact an insurance agent to discuss these options. You can also check out the Oklahoma Insurance Department’s website at http://www.ok.gov/oid/, to get more information. There’s too much risk out there for you to be running around uninsured. It’s not fair to your fellow Oklahomans and those people you do business with. Go right now and get your insurance up-to-date. Jeffrey Taylor is an attorney in Oklahoma City. He lives in Edmond with his wife and 3 kids. Jeff’s focuses his law practice on advising small businesses and Oklahomans with personal injuries. Jeff has many different types of insurance, and a lot of it.
Jeffrey Taylor is an attorney with Absolute Legal Services LLC, in Oklahoma City. He provides small businesses and individuals with answers to their legal issues. You can contact Jeff at (405) 748-0318 or via email at contact@ absolutelawfirm.com
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EA Tech
EA’s Guide To Apps See what we liked...and what we didn’t With ours and our readers increased use of Iphones/Ipads, along with other smartphones & tablets, we decided to bring to you the newest, most relevant, useful apps that make managing your time and information run more efficiently. I put each of these apps to the test and can tell you first hand that they work, make life easier and make me wonder how I lived without them! FLIPBOARD 5 Stars With the overwhelming amount of news everywhere, this app shows all of your news, social media accts., sports, tech news, etc., in a magazine like format that is absolutely beautiful, clean & easy to comprehend! This app gets an editor rating of 5 stars for ease of use, function and beauty!
SAMCARD 2 1/2 Stars Do you network or find that you have an overwhelming collection of business cards that you don’t have time to enter by hand? This app scans business cards to your phone. I found it is inconsistent in relaying info correctly and receives 2 1/2 stars for inconsistent performance.
TURBOSCAN 5 Stars This app is a FIVE STAR app. It takes 3 photos of your document to create a concise image that is then converted into a pdf. If you deal with large amounts of documents that require a lengthy amount of time to scan, this app is for you. 5 star editor rating for function, ease of use, and quality of pdf’s.
G-PARK 5 Stars No one I know admits to forgetting where they parked, but we all do it. This app will find your car in a crowded lot! Simply log in your location upon arrival. Then, latter, when can’t find your car, just click “Find My Car” and let the GPS do the rest! 5 stars for functionality, consistency and ease of use!
SCHOOL CONNECT Have a hard time keeping school events, PIV, School Calendars, phone numbers, school closings and more organized? Search for School Connect, select Edmond Public Schools and have all of this and more available in one place on your phone. 5 stars for BEST app EVER for parents, use and function!
PINTEREST Wow. This is the only descriptive term for this newer app. It provides you with photos for ideas, projects, recipes, fun, and more. The potential to spend more than an hour or more with this app is entirely possible for men or women. This app gets 5 stars for ease of use, functionality, fun factor and beauty of the app!
INSTAGRAM This app allows even those who are not professional photographers to express their creativity and share their vision of the world with their followers and friends. Editor gives this app 5 stars because of the ability it gives the user to create and express ones views freely, fun factor, ease of use and functionality! Very fun!
PATH 5 Stars Path is a new social media app, that appears to be a combination of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Google Plus. It isn’t very heavily populated right now and requires a lot of time to use it properly. It is beautiful in it’s design, and it seems relatively easy to use. The editor gives this app 5 stars.
VOXER Remember when Cingular had cell phones that acted as walkie talkies? This new app does just that and allows you to speak directly to another person with Voxer on their phone without using minutes or texting usage charges. Anything that gives direct contact for less money gets 5 stars from the editor in every way!
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My Home
Craftsman Revisited In our effort to show you area new homes that are available
and help to inspire you with ideas for even your existing home, Authentic Homes Craftsman model, in Edmond/NW OKC
just off Memorial service road, struck us as the perfect home to highlight. In 2011, Kenyon and Brandi Woods, owners of
Authentic Homes won the most awards in the Parade of Homes for homes listed under $250,000 for Best Overall design,
ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suite, kitchen, decoration, and landscaping. We will give you a peek inside in the coming months to show you why....
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Cozy & Tech Savvy The living room, which is open to the kitchen in this
Authentic Homes Craftsman 1700+ sq. ft. model is as
efficient as it is unique & cozy. With the wiring for your
cable & tv located in the body of fireplace, it provides you
opportunity to hang your flatscreen television, eliminating the need for an entertainment center, which in turns saves space. The framed windows were borrowed from homes
in Co. which are just a great and cozy addition to a very charming home, indeed. Stay tuned, next month weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have more of this fantastic home...
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Are You Ready to Run? Haley Ray (Body Language Fitness)
Two very short years ago I never would have imagined I would be able to run 26.2 miles. Two years ago was around the first time I had really considered training for my first race. My friend, Holly Hayes (whom I would soon learn to lean on for running accountability), challenged me to run the half marathon in the OKC Memorial Race. What a great experience it was to be able to set a goal and accomplish it! We ran the half marathon that spring and I began to really enjoy running long distances. With my background as a college basketball player, running long distances was definitely out of my comfort zone. Furthermore, I had a very extensive knee surgery that replaced most of my knee with artificial bone and donor cartilage and I never thought I would be able to run much again. But, anything is possible if you put your mind to it! It wasn’t long after running several half marathons that I wanted to compete at a different level; I wanted to see if I could accomplish running a full marathon! Holly and I finally made the decision around September of this year that we would run our first marathon in Las Vegas! If you’re going to run 26.2 miles, you might as well do it in Vegas, baby! I’m not an expert by any means, but maybe I can help you accomplish your goals - whether it’s running your first 5k or losing 5lbs. Here are a few things I learned along the way in training for our marathon: 1.) Set a Goal- There is no accountability in your actions if you don’t set a goal! In our case, just completing 26.2 miles was our goal starting out. Then we became more specific and set a time goal for under 4 hours and 30 minutes. We wanted to set a challenging, yet realistic goal! This kept us motivated to keep working hard to accomplish it. 2.) Seek Accountability- Find someone or something that will hold you accountable to the goal(s) you set. This could be a running partner, personal trainer, family member, or even a support group that will hold you accountable in a positive way! In my case, Holly was always there to hold me accountable and keep my thoughts and actions in check. 3.) Train Hard- What’s the point in working towards something if you’re not going to make it worth your time? Obviously there were days we didn’t want to run, days 12 edmondactive.com
we didn’t want to eat right...but we did it anyway! Why? Because we knew it would pay off in the end. Through the hot and cold, blisters and sore muscles; it didn’t matter, we had a goal in mind and we had made a decision to work hard in pursuit of it. 4.) Eat right and Take Care of Your Body- Nutrition plays a huge role in your physical fitness and ability to perform at your best level. Sometimes you learn this the hard way in seeing how your body reacts when you don’t treat it right! I learned how to eat responsibly so I could perform better. And as a great bonus, I lost 20 lbs in the process! It pays off! Also, learn to get plenty of rest! Your body needs sleep and needs to be able to handle the stress you put it through during your training. 5.) Be Balanced- In any type of training, your body needs to be challenged with a good variety of exercise. Not only did Holly and I run our booties off 3 days a week, a lot of times we were doing strength and core work 4 days a week at my women’s boot camp that I teach. Strength training is very important for running and weight loss. 6.) Have fun- Holly and I always ended up having fun whether it be through our hour -long conversations during our long runs or by making memories running our first marathon in Las Vegas! Celebrate your successes along the way! Take time to revisit where you started as well as important places in your journey to your goal– never forget to think about how far you have made it! Hopefully this helps you in your own journey to accomplish your goals for 2012 – whatever they might be! Running the marathon was definitely one of the hardest things I have ever done, but it was also one of the most rewarding things I have done. It is a great feeling of accomplishment and nobody can take that away from you! All of your hard work will pay off in the end as long as you stay committed to accomplishing your goal. Crossing the finish line will always be something I – and hopefully you – will always remember! As 2012 begins, it is time for me to set new goals, just like all of you. How does running the OKC Memorial Marathon sound? I’m getting ready to run, are you?
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Metro Food & Drink
Quick & Awesome Tamale Casserole For those times when you’re not in the mood to cook, here’s a fast and easy dish your family will love. Just pick up some Tamale’s from Beef Jerky Emporium at 810 W. Danforth Rd. next to Hobby Lobby--they have them in pork, chicken and beef. You’ll also need 2, 14 ounce cans, of diced tomatoes, grated cheese and a casserole dish. First, lay down a layer of diced tomatoes. Next, unwrap the tamale’s from their husks and place them on top of the tomatoes. Then add another layer of diced tomatoes and top with cheese. Place it in the oven at 350 for 25 minutes. Enjoy!
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Caketini Recipe When looking around for a great recipe for the Jan/ February issue, we were looking for something that was fun, festive and colorful. This recipe hits the spot and we’ve added a few tweaks to make it our own, with non alcoholic and alcoholic versions. Isn’t it cute???! Non Alcoholic Caketini 1 bottle of Jelly Belly Cherry or Strawberry Soda (Available at Sweet Peace on Danforth & Santa Fe) 1 cam of 7Up 1 Marichino Cherry Vanilla Frosting for rim Multicolored Cake Sprinkles Take frosting and line rim of glass and dip rim in sprinkles to completely cover. Add cherry to bottom of glass and then combine 7Up and Jelly Belly Cherry soda. Very similar to a Shirley Temple, with tons of flavor and even more fun! Alcoholic Caketini 1 bottle of above listed Jelly Belly Cherry or Strawberry Soda 1 chilled bottle of Marshmallow infused Vodka (Any brand of Vodka will do, check with Edmond Wine Shop on 15th & Boulevard to find an alternative if you don’t want to infuse the vodka yourself.) (*To infuse Vodka, soak mini marshmallows in a jar of vodka for 24 hours, then strain back into bottle with a damp cheesecloth covering straining device to ensure chunks of marshmallow don’t enter the bottle). 1 Marichino Cherry Vanilla Frosting for rim Multicolored Cake Sprinkles Take frosting and line rim of glass and dip rim in sprinkles to completely cover. Add cherry to bottom of glass. Add infused Vodka and Jelly Belly Cherry or Strawberry Soda to taste, and you have a fun & unique Caketini! Enjoy!
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Shop Edmond For Valentine’s Day
Renaissance Day Spa
RENAISSANCE SALON & SPA Renaissance Salon & Spa is the perfect gift of relaxtion for your Valentine! This charming 100 year old farmhouse is located at 10440 N. Broadway Extension just off of Britton. Give them a call to make an appointment at 751-8888 or visit them online at SalonRen.com for specials and to order gift certificates from the comfort of your own home!
For professional piano lessons from an accredited instructor, contact Rebecca Yeager of Grand Scale at 405-317-8303 or send an inquiry to Grandscalestudio@yahoo.com. $20 off with the mention of this ad! What are you waiting for?!
Our Sisters’ Closet is a quality resale shop that supports the YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter. We are excited to be in Edmond where the community is welcoming us with open arms. You are invited to visit our “Resale Boutique” at 101 E. Hurd (3 blocks N of 2nd and 1/2 way between Broadway and Boulevard. Tues - Sat 10-5 348-2442 Whether you shop or donate, you will be welcomed. We recently moved our OKC location to the Walnut Square Center I-240 & Penn. If you enjoy quality resale shopping, we invite you to visit our South Our Sisters’ Closet Boutique.
I’m Just Sayin’ Gifts and More carries candles, home accessories and decor, housewares, handbags & jewelry and infants & toddler accessories, as well as full selection of fantastic for upscale, fun and unique Valentine’s ideas!!! You can also find amazing items from talented local artisans. Store hours are Monday - Friday 10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. and Saturday 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Stop in to this boutique in North Edmond located at 121 East Waterloo Road at the corner of Broadway & Waterloo for some of the most unique items in Edmond! If you’re looking for something specific, call at 285.7210 Be sure to follow at Facebook @Imjustsayingiftsandmore Rebecca Yeagr is the owner and artisan behind Simply Twisted and she can be found at Facebook as well as I’m Just Saying Gifts & More. She creates beautiful beaded & vintage jewelry, hand knit scarves, and some of the most creative cards for everyday to holidays. The bracelets & scarves are some of my personal favorites! You can visit her website at www.Simplytwisted.us for examples of her work.
Edmond Antiques is located at 17 S. Broadway in Downtown Edmond. Stop in and say hi to Pam, she has some very unique Vintage jewelry for Valentines Day, antiques, estate sale items and home decor just in time for the Valentine’s Day & spring decor! Stock is always changing, so be sure to stop in often. Follow Edmond Antiques at Facebook and if you are in need of something specific, give them a call at 405-471-5555.
Be sure to stop in to Edmond’s own locally owned Sears store on 33rd St., just next to Charleston’s, where you can find appliances (great sales with installation!), generators, electronics, treadmills, tools, tv’s, and more! If they don’t have what you need, they can order it for you! Stay in Edmond & save on name brands such as Kenmore, Craftsman & more! Follow them at Facebook @Sears Hometown Store Edmond, OK or at Twitter @ SearsHTEdmondOK
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THE BEEF JERKY EMPORIUM The Beef Jerky Emporium is your grilling headquarters with 2 inch dry rubbed steaks, spices, rubs, cobbler fillings & more! Their giftbaskets make great Valentine’s Day gifts for the guy who has everything! Also, stop by the Edmond store which is located at 810 Danforth, next to Hobby Lobby, for an amazing selection of anything you may need for the upcoming grilling season with family and friends! And check for them online at Facebook @TheBeefJerkyEmporium! LOTSA NOODLES Located on Memorial just south of the AMC Theaters Quail Springs Mall, Lotsa Noodles is a great place to stop with your family for a casual & fun dining experience. From their Kids Eat Free Mondays to the excellent selection on their menu at a terrific price, Lotsa Noodles will become a family favorite! Try the all new ravioli dish & pizzas! They also have catering available for your party or corporate needs! Their food is freshly prepared and they have anything from pasta, sandwiches, salads ~ You’ll the casual atmosphere! You can follow Lotsa Noodles at Facebook & Twitter @LotsaNoodles for daily upates & specials!
EDMOND WINE SHOP Whether you are looking for unique beer and wine selections for your Thunder watch parties, or if your are new to selecting wines and are looking for something amazing for Valentine’s Day, the employees at Edmond Wine Shop are all very helpful and educated on every wine they carry, so don’t be shy, ask away! Keep your eye out for them at Twitter & Facebook @EdmondWineShop! Located on 15th & Boulevard and open Mon– Sat. till 9 pm!
SWEET PEACE Stop by Sweet Peace to see the amazing selection of candy, candy bouquets or arrange your own custom bouquet for your Valentine & there are tons of amazingly affordable gifts for all ages! Now carrying Jelly Belly Sodas in 8 flavors! Sweet Peace is located on Danforth Rd. just west of Santa Fe at 1333 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Suite 111, has a great selection of gifts & candy. You can also find jewelry, tshirts, hoodies & caps, stuffed animals & more! Great for corporate gift giving! Their hours are Tues - Wed: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Thurs - Fri: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm and Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Follow Sweet Peace at Facebook!
Aaron’s Gate Country Cottages
Enjoy Valentine’s Day in the country at any one of the 5 amazing cottages at Aaron’s Gate Country Cottages located in Guthrie, just a few minutes north of Edmond. Located on a beautiful wooded 10 acre property, you can relax with the outdoor jacuzzi’s or just relax indoors in front of the cozy fireplaces and with a massage spa package, a candlelit breakfast and more. To book a reservation, visit Aaronsgate.com or call 405-282-0613.
THE MAKEUP BAR The Makeup Bar, on Western Ave. in Nichols Hills Plaza, is celebrating their 10th anniversary in 2011 and for good reason. You can find anything relating to beauty products or services and Alex Mendez, owner, prides herself with customer service to die for. And... she focuses on this daily! Stop in to see the fun high quality selection of products that are in stock... with tons of great affordable gift ideas. Great ideas for your Valentine are here!
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POLE POSITION RACEWAY Be sure to stop into Pole Position Raceway in OKC on 2905 N.W. 36th St. in Oklahoma City, OK to pick up your 2012 Season Pass, or give them a call at 405.942.2292 for track availability for personal or corporate parties! Great team building opportunity! Their hours are Sunday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. & Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – Midnight Paint Your Art Out is hands down Edmond’s party headquarters. This is a really fun place for your Valentine’s Day Date, Girls Night Out, Kids Parties, Team Building exercises & corporate parties. Artist lead sessions mean absolutey anyone can be an artist! Visit PaintYourArtOut.net for their current calendar of paintings and to register online! Located at 100 N. Broadway right in the heart of Edmond!
MILLIES TABLE CATERING & More Millies is you holiday meal headquarters offering a complete Ham Holiday Dinner or be sure to stop in to pick up your sides and spend your time with family & friends! And don’t forget about Hot Meals to go on Mon., Tues. & Thurs.! Give Millie a call at 330-9156 by 2 pm and your meal will be ready to go between 5 & 6pm! Located at 1333 W. Danforth Rd in Edmond! For more information, visit her website at www.MilliesTable.com ROMANTIC EDMOND WITH A STAY AT ARCADIAN B&B & GIFTS AT THE ARCADIAN GIFT SHOP
Arcadian Inn Bed & Breakfast
Reserve your room at the Arcadian Inn Bed and Breakfast just in time for Valentine’s Day or order a gift certificate for a stay at a later date! Be sure to visit the Arcadian Gift Shop for unique and beautiful gifts for your special somone! Conviently located at 1st and University. To book a reservation, which usually book up quickly this time of year, visit ArcadianInn.com or call 405348-6347.
We offer affordable & stylish accents, re-styled furniture, fun jewelry, unique decor & gifts for every room and every taste! Be sure to stop in to see the fun & original holiday items the vendors have in stock for Spring & Valentine’s Day!! Our Location: 917 E Danforth Rd, Edmond (Across from Ted’s Cafe Escondido) and you can call us at 405-340-8869
FUNKY MONKEY For Funky, Trendy, Fun Clothing for everyone in family, stop in to Funky Monkey at 14101 N. May Avenue Ste 113! Save every Monday with FB Tote Day and while shopping online at FunkeyMonkeyClothes.com With designer clothing by Flowers by Zoe, Juicy & True Religion and 7 for All Mankind for Men & Boys, there’s something for everyone with amazing sales going on! Open Monday through Saturdays from 10 to 6 pm! Be sure to follow along at Facebook and at Twitter at @Funky__ Monkey 18 edmondactive.com
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Field Trip
Oklahoma City Museum Of Art
There are so many cool
things to see and do right here in OKC and with all the renovation going on in
Downtown, thanks to MAPS, it’s only going to get better.
One of the feature attractions Downtown is definitely the
Oklahoma City Museum Of Art.
A serious effort is made by
the staff at OKCMOA to bring in new and exciting exhibits
from the worlds most renowned artists. We dropped by the OKCMOA for the closing night of Michael Eastman’s photography exhibit of Cuba’s
once opulent buildings, now
crumbling in disrepair, called “Faded Elegance.” And we
also were able to take in
the opening night of Dale Chihuly’s exhibit of beautiful
blown glass sculptures called “Illuminations.” The Chihuly exhibit runs from now until
April 8th and it’s definitely worth a trip Downtown to see it.
For more information about
the OKCMOA you can check their
web
site
www.okcmoa.com.
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Valentines Guide
Sweet Peace Romantic Edmond
Sweet Peace offers the most unique custom candy bouquets in
Edmond! At Danforth & Santa Fe
Sweet Peace is Edmond’s one stop shop when it comes to
Whether you are new to Edmond and/or just need a
treating all of your Valentines’ this year! From 3 to 90, there’s
spots and services for the upcoming Valentine’s
Shop, Jelly Belly’s of all sorts to some of the coolest vintage
guide with help to find all of the amazingly romantic Day holiday, or you’re just at a loss for figuring out
what your Valentine wants, this is the guide for you!
Keep in mind that reservations fill up very quickly, so check well in advance before just stopping in on Valentine’s Day! Whatever you choose to do, enjoy your time with your special someone.
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something for everyone, ranging from Truffles from the Sweet
candy we all remember from our youth! You can find pre made bouquets starting at $7 to custom bouquets that will simply amaze your Valentine!
To make your custom order, stop in to Sweet Peace at Danforth
& Santa Fe and talk with Patty Wilton, owner, or give her a call at 405-341-9400
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Flowers Nothing says “I Love You” like
a bouquet of fresh-cut flowers on
Valentines Day. Come home from work without them and you’re in the dog
house. In an effort to save you from that shame we’ve compiled a list of
Edmond Florist. We’re here to help. A Bloom Above the Rest 416 South Broadway
Madeline’s Flower Shop 1030 South Broadway
Kickingbird Flowers & Gifts 1251 East Danforth Road
Designs By Tammy Your Florist 1425 South Santa Fe
All About Flower Power 25 West 15th Street
Woods Floral & Gourmet Foods 1279 West Danforth Road Foster’s Flowers & Gifts 15011 Bristol Park
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Arcadian Inn Bed and Breakfast
sweetheart is to book a reservation at the Arcadian Inn Bed &
or www.ArcadianInn.com
which we gave a tour of the Arcadian Inn and it’s sister Aaron’s
328 E. 1st Street & University 405-348-6347 for Reservations
One way to have an amazing candlelit dinner with your
Breakfast, on 1st & University and celebrating their 20th year serving Edmond & surrounding areas. Last year we did a feature, Gate and you can find this on our site at EdmondActive.com or
take your own tour at ArcadianInn.com or Aaronsgate.com. With your room, you can pre order a private candlelit dinner and with
each stay you receive a private candlelit breakfast, which in our opinion, is simply amazing and completely romantic, with the most impeccable service in the metro! We highly suggest this for
your Valentine, and it’s on the top of our list of things to do in Romantic Edmond!!!
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PATIO CREATIONS by MARK, INC. Mark A. Garvey (405) 751-6275
w w w. p a t i o c r e a t i o n s . c o m 9346 N. May Avenue Oklahoma City, OK
Visit Our Showroom at Britton & May Patio Covers - Screen Rooms - Arbors - And More!
Great Date Ideas Take her racing
If you and your girl are on the competitive side you can let it out on the race track. Pole Position on May Avenue is the perfect place
for such a date. The electric karts at Pole Position are fast and the experience is thrilling to say the least. But here’s a helpful tip, let
here win. That way it will be easier to talk her in to going back for a rematch. Be fore warned, though, racing at Pole Position is very addicting...yes, it’s that much fun.
Make her dinner
If you really want to impress her and if you have skills with the grill or the stove, make her dinner. For the best steaks you will find
in town, go check out the Beef Jerky Emporium & Gourmet Foods at 810 W. Danforth next to Hobby Lobby. Not only do they have over 50 types of Beef Jerky, they also carry spices, rubs, hot sauces, 2-inch thick, Dry Rubbed Steaks that will literally melt in your mouth. Stop in to see what’s new or to create your own custom Valentine’s Day basket!
If you are skill-less in the kitchen, all is not lost. Go see Millie at Millies Table in the Homestead Shopping Center on the corner of
Danforth and Santa Fe, next to Buffalo Wild Wings. She can help you out with meals that you can take home and put together, like you cooked it yourself.
Paint her a picture
Paint Your Art Out at 100 N. Broadway 405-513-5333 to register or www.PaintYourArtOut.com
One fantastic way to spend some fun, quality time with your Valentine is to try an artist led session at Paint Your Art Out. Bring in
a bottle of wine or refreshment of choice and settle it to find your inner artists. One of our favorite spots!
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Edmond Wine Shop 1520 S. Boulevard (Boulevard & 15th St.)
For 38 years, Vance Gregory has been personally selecting
Depending on your taste, Champagne is dryer and has more
and making sure that Edmond has what they are looking for
a fruity flavor. And if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still at a loss, stop in to talk with
the amazing offering of wines he offers to Edmond residents,
and he throws in some amazing surprises, as well. If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t
decide on whether you should serve Champagne or Sparkling Wine, here is some information from Vance that might help.
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of a tart flavor while Sparkling Wine is less dry and more of
anyone at the shop and they can help navigate you in the right direction with some amazing suggestions!
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Romantic Restaurants If you haven’t made reservations for Valentines Day yet, you may be out of luck. V-Day is one of the biggest restaurant days of the year here in the metro. Some eateries are even booked a year in advance. If you are planning a night on the town with your better half, better start calling now. Here’s a list of romantic hot spots. Boulevard Steakhouse
The Deep Fork Grill 5418 N. Western Ave.
5124 Classen Circle
Lottinvilles
Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse
Haunted House
505 S. Boulevard
Kelly & Santa Fe Signature Grill
Danforth at Bryant & Danforth Cattlemen’s Steakhouse
Classen Grill
#7 Mickey Mantle Drive
7101 N Miramar
Michael’s Grill
The Mantel in Bricktown
2824 W. Country Club Rd.
201 E Sheridan
1309 S. Agnew
1201 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Nic’s Grill
Museum Cafe
The Coach House
Nonna’s Euro-American Ristorante
Jutta’s Keller at Castle Falls
6437 Avondale
and Bar
One Mickey Mantle Dr.
415 Couch Dr.
820 N MacArthur
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Edmond Jewelers Valentines Day is one of the most popular days for Weddings and Engagements/ If you are planning on popping the question, you’re going to need the hardware to go along with it. Edmond’s Jewelers can help with that. Fields Jewelry
Kannard Jewelers
Ring’s Etc Fine Jewelry
Simpson Brockhaus Fine Jewelry
Parsons Jewelry
Barrett Jewelers
12 S. Broadway
1289 E 15th St # 120
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100 N Broadway # 124
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225 South Broadway
3224 South Boulevard Street
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Get Pampered & Relax at
Renaissance Salon & Day Spa Britton off of Broadway Ext.
For some, relaxation is a gift for the ages and one that is
gifts of relaxtion. They are open Mondays through Sundays
Salon & Day Spa, has taken an amazing farmhouse from 1911
hair services, manicures, pedicures, artificial nails, body wraps,
most appreciated. Marjorie DeLong, owner of Renaissance
and created a most wonderful, comfortable and beautiful place to relax. They offer online sales and gift certificates at www.
Salonsparen.com where you can purchase your services or
for your convience and offer these services: Facials, waxing,
massages, and much more. Call (405) 751-8888 to make an
appointment, purchase a gift certificate or with any questions you may have.
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Events Calendar
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- Tri K Winter Barrel Blast @ Lazy E Arena, Guthrie
- Daddy/Daughter Mad Hatter Tea Party @ Edmond Parks and Recreation - Winter Concert @ Hardeman Auditorium at OCU
- “A Hand of Bridge” and “Gallantry” @ Radke Fine Arts - OZMA of OZ @ Judd Theater at OCU - NCAA Division II Wrestling Super Regionals @ UCO Hamilton Field House
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- Student Jazz Ensemble Concert @ UCO Jazz Lab
- UCO Voice Faculty: Valentines @ Radke Fine Arts Theatre
- The Chieftains @ Armstrong Auditorium
- UCO Symphony Orchestra @ Mitchell Hall Theater
- OC Music Recital @ OC’s Recital Hall
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- Historical Performance Group @ Radke Fine Arts Theatre
- Valentine Cabaret @ OC’s Recital Hall
- Masters of Design @ UCO Donna Nigh Gallery Exhibit Hall - UCO Wind Symphony @ Mitchell Hall Theater - Colors of Dreams Exhibition @ UCO Donna Nigh Gallery - Cellist Lynn Harrell with the Miro String Quartet @ Armstrong Auditorium
- “A Hand of Bridge” and “Gallantry” @ Radke Fine Arts
- Tri K Winter Barrel Blast @ Lazy E Arena, Guthrie
- Valentine Cabaret @ OC’s Recital Hall
- UCO Symphonic Band @ UCO Mitchell Hall Theater - OZMA of OZ @ Judd Theater at OCU
- “A Hand of Bridge” and “Gallantry” @ Radke Fine Arts - OZMA of OZ @ Judd Theater at OCU
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- Tri K Winter Barrel Blast @ Lazy E Arena, Guthrie
- Valentine Cabaret @ OC’s Recital Hall - Linda Purl in Concert @ Mitchell Hall Theater - Frigid Five Miler @ Mitch Park
- OZMA of OZ @ Judd Theater at OCU - Guest Artist: Ann Schein, Piano @ Mitchell Hall Theater
- “A Hand of Bridge” and “Gallantry” @ Radke Fine Arts - OZMA of OZ @ Judd Theater at OCU - NCAA Division II Wrestling Super Regionals @ UCO Hamilton Field House
Phone: 348-2442
Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 101 East Hurd, Suite F (1/2way between Blvd. and Broadway)
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