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Last Friday was bitterly cold in Edmond.  In fact it was the 4th bitterly cold day in a row.  So cold that Edmond and Deer Creek schools cancelled classes so students wouldn’t have to walk outside.  So what did practically the entire city of cabin-fever crazed moms and kiddos do?  They swarmed the new Edmond Mitch Park YMCA grand opening to burn off some cooped up energy and dream of warm summer days full of […]

1. Local Character and Prosperity In an increasingly homogenized world, communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character have an economic advantage. 2. Community Well-BeingLocally owned businesses build strong communities by sustaining vibrant town centers, linking neighbors in a web of economic and social relationships, and contributing to local causes. 3. Local Decision-MakingLocal ownership ensures that important decisions are made locally by people who live in the community and who will feel the impacts

When I grow up I want to be a really good photographer.  I’ve taken lots of classes and practice from time to time but still I’m pretty hum drum.  Nevertheless I love love love photography.  Specifically taking pictures of families, kids and people in love.  Mainly because the photos catch the moments that make up the important aspects of life.  I study photographs from real authentic photographers and by far my very favorite are the

Awhile back my husband, Craig and I were at each other’s throats.  Nothing major, just bickering all the time.  How two firstborns who like to be in charge with strong bossy and competitive streaks ever got along enough to get married, stay married and start a business together, I’ll never know.  When we’re in the middle of a standoff, one of us will inevitably drop the bomb “It’s Craig’s World” or “It’s Jennifer’s World” sarcastically

I love that you can tell the pride in a community when shop owners promote a Shop Localmindset. While visiting Charleston, South Carolina recently Craig and I weresearching for a good place to grab lunch. As my analytical husband always doeswhen out if town, he had to check the trip advisor ratings before agreeing toany meal commitment. Based on the raves he approved Long Island Place Cafe inIsle of Palms. This American cuisine spot offered