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MAN FAVE'S
by Krystal Harlow
— Homer Simpson
Daylight Donuts on Danforth
Surprise dad with donuts from Daylight Donuts on Danforth! Th is family-owned, brand new location next to Hobby Lobby has a hip, fun atmosphere. And all donuts are hand-cut, hand-dipped in-house each morning with 100% Daylight ingredients. With over 50 fl avors to choose from, everyone’s sure to fi nd their favorite. Be sure and check out the new Th under and Bedlam donuts, or for a hearty addition pick up some tasty, hot out of the oven sausage or ham and cheese rolls. Keep your PJ’s on with their convenient drive up window, located at 730 W. Danforth. Open Tuesday – Sunday 5 a.m. to noon.
Chili Dog Express
Th ere’s nothing more manly than grilling up some 100% all-beef American hot dogs and watching the game with the guys. But skip the mess and head to Chili Dog Express! Top your dogs with generous helpings of homemade relish, mustard, jalapenos, piping hot chili and pepper jack cheese. Or try something new and order yours with bacon, crispy fried onions, melted cheese and tangy barbecue sauce. Kick back and relax at Chili Dog Express, open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 321 E. 2nd Street just west of UCO. Find them on Facebook for events and specials.
Earl's Rib Palace
Feast like a king at this palace, where more than a decade of award-winning barbecue is standard fare. Earl's famous spare ribs are dry-rubbed and hickorysmoked, making every bite a tender and tasty delight. A meat-lover's paradise, this menu boasts slowsmoked brisket, pulled pork, turkey, chicken, hot links and more. Enjoy your favorite along with fried okra or seasoned curly fries, plus an ice cold beer. Stop by 2121 S. Broadway in Edmond or their brand new location at 5508 W. Memorial. Mon. - Th urs. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. www.earlsribpalace.com
Mr. Sushi
Mr. Sushi knows how to treat your favorite guy to the ultimate lunch or dinner! For years, this cozy hot spot has delighted guests with a choice selection of sushi and sashimi made fresh to order at great prices. Feast on Nigiri sushi in crab, tuna, salmon and other varieties or try the Volcano Roll with crabstick, cucumber and avocado topped with a baked seafood mix and spicy trio sauce. Flavored milk teas, slushes and smoothies off er a sweet fi nish to a fantastic meal. Stop by 214 S. Santa Fe Mon.Sat. 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. or call 285-7310 for take-out or catering. Visit www.mrsushiok.com.
ET's Barbecue
ET’s Barbecue is the ultimate dining destination for your meat-lover. Bike Nights are back every other Th ursday with live music, $1.25 ice-cold beer and $3 chopped brisket sandwiches from 7 to 10 p.m. On Fridays and Saturdays, enjoy fried catfi sh along with your choice of sides such as baked beans, handcut fries, potato salad or fried okra. ET’s also off ers family packs, meat by the pound and catering for all your summer activities by calling 330-4343. On July 4th enjoy $5 off a full rack of mouthwatering ribs. Located at 121 E. Waterloo. Open Mon. – Th urs. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Fri. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
by Radina Gigova
The time when babies grow up and leave the nest is bittersweet for many parents. A lot of them feel that the emptiness in their heart is compounded even more by the empty rooms the children leave behind.
Several Edmond empty-nesters say you can fi ll that emptiness in part by turning the new space into an enjoyable and useful feature. Plus, remodeling can be a fun and exciting experience, yielding great results.
“Th ink about something you’ve always wanted and never had the luxury of having, whether it’s a reading room where you can just go in and close the door or a music room where you can listen to your favorite music,” said Shelley Gibbs, owner of Shelley Gibbs Interiors and an Edmond mom.When their son moved to college, Gibbs and her husband decided to leave his bedroom almost intact. “Our son does come home and we didn’t want to make him feel like we were rushing him out of the house,” she said. Gibbs
just took down some of the posters and trophies to make it look a little more presentable.
Th e one thing they did change right away was the game room, a favorite hangout spot of her son and his friends. “It was a little sloppy because of the teenage guys,” Gibbs said. So she cleaned it up, bought a new sectional, changed the pictures on the wall and added new fur pillows. Th e next time her son was home, he was far from unhappy with the change.“He walked in, turned to me and said, ‘Mom, you hurt my feelings. You wait till I leave to get all this neat stuff .’”
However, that was not the reaction of Kathy Loeber’s son when he saw his old room’s new look. Loeber often babysits, so she added a crib, a Winnie the Pooh-themed changing table, a high chair and a lot of toys. “He wasn’t totally thrilled, like ‘Um, what happened to my room?’ ”Loeber said. “But now he is 29 and realizes that we didn’t need to save his room forever.”
Loeber turned the room of her older son into a personal offi ce and retreat. She picked a more rustic cabin-like theme with rough wood frames, shelves decorated with rocks and pinecones, a quilt instead of a bed spread and a muted color for the walls. “We lived in Calgary, Alberta in Canada for three years,” she explained. “All of that reminds me of being there. We used to camp when the kids were smaller.”
Th ere are many options to consider when it comes to transforming an extra room: a home offi ce where you can work undisturbed, a stylish game room or a home theater, a gym, a sewing room, a “snoring room” or just an additional bedroom. Before you start your project, a consultation with a designer is a good idea. “Often people go to (home improvement stores) but they are not coordinating it all together and end up with mishmash,” said Bobbie Morehouse of Bobbie Morehouse Interiors in Edmond. “Th ey end up spending more time and more money than if they let a decorator do it.”
Once you know what you are trying to achieve, the result can be spectacular. When Pam Humphreys
Examples of Converted Bedrooms
a gameroom (left) and a guest room (above)
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decided her son’s bedroom would be a study and prayer room, she started going to estate sales. Humphreys found a little tea cart, a few white linen towels she hung on the side, an exquisite set of white teapot and cups and a tea cookie biscuit jar. Humphreys also added candles and real English breakfast tea. “It’s all matching,” she said.
Humphreys picked a sofa cover and a throw in the pink-beige-green palette, and her husband painted the walls light green. “When people enter the room, they say ‘this room feels so peaceful,’” said Humphreys. After the renovation, they hosted several tea parties, but the person who uses it the most is Humphreys’ husband. “He comes in here every morning for his quiet time,” she said.
A nest doesn’t have to feel so empty when there is the excitement and anticipation of its potential. Children aren’t forgotten just because a room is transformed. Get creative and turn that space into something the whole family can be proud of.
For more ideas or remodeling advice, you can call Shelley Gibbs Interiors at 341-9290 and Bobbie Morehouse Interiors at 623-3448.
Pam Humphreys in her converted study and prayer room
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