MetroFamily Magazine July August 2023

REAL PARENTS OF THE METRO

#ParentLife T hrough MetroFamily blogs Hashtag Parenting and Weekend Warrior, local parents share their favorite things to do and discuss the issues closest to their hearts. Check out clips from some of our favorite recent blogs — use the QR code

If you are looking for something to do with the whole family (fur children included), look no further than Bar K! The newly opened restaurant and dog park, located toward the east side of RIVERSPORT Adventure Park, is the perfect place to spend all day with loads of activities for everyone. MetroFamily staff member Kirsten Holder and her family review Bar K.

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“If you’re like me and have children with significant age gaps, finding activities can be challenging and sometimes a daunting task. Thankfully when we visit the Oklahoma City Zoo, we don’t have to worry about activities for our wide age range of kids.” Mom of three Sasha Hughes explores why the OKC Zoo is a perfect destination for kids of varying ages, plus she reviews the new Gorilla Trek VR experience.

"I am at my best when I donate time to serve the needs of others. I have learned that staying engaged in the community is something that fuels me in all the other areas of my life." Local mom Tania Smith shares 5 tips for parents to get engaged in meaningful community volunteer work in the midst of careers and parent life.

Raise your hand if you’ve got a bag of spring mix in your fridge that’s seen better days. OKC mom Lindsay Thomas shares easy how-tos on reducing your family’s food waste by composting. Even the kids can help!

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