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LIFESTYLE LETTER

AUGUST 2018 PUBLISHER

Kathy Slemp | kslemp@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Kelly Brown, Gretchen Denslow, C.L. Harmon, Kirsten Holder, Nicolette Martin, Sarah Soon

August: The Best of Both Worlds

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THERE ARE A COUPLE OF WEEKS LEFT TO ENJOY FAMILY REUNIONS, VACATIONS, AND ROAD TRIPS. The lazy days of summer are winding down as you check off the activities and places to go... or count the days left of not having homework, school activities and just relaxing. Then somehow there is a whirlwind of activity; new clothes, new teachers, new friends, the wonderment of the new school year and at the end of the month, you look back wondering how you got it all done. Somehow you do and look forward to the new adventures that await you. Enjoy the best of both worlds and have a great August!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2018

FEATURES 12 Holding Onto Summer Tips for Mom and Dad

16 Coconut Cran-pagne, Breakfast Calzones and More Tasty and Unique Brunch Options at Upper Crust

18 Give Back by Adopting. Steps to Adopting a Pet in the Tulsa community.

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28 Tulsa’s Place For A Goody Two Shoes Custom Fit Service & Satisfaction

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Trend Setter

Culinary Creations

24 Renovate & Refine 28 Healthy Lifestyle 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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Parade of Homes The Parade of Homes was June 16-24 and featured over 150 homes. There was one beautiful home after another that were all sizes and prices presented by numerous builders in Tulsa and the surrounding communities. We toured 3 various priced homes in the Broken Arrow area. All had gor-

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summer

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ON EMERSON: Sunglasses: Velvet, $165, Eye Candy Eyewear Dress: Mabel + Honey, $40, Kathleen’s Kids Shoes: Native, $52, Kathleen’s Kids ON WARNER: Sunglasses: Jackson Rogers, $125, Eye Candy Eyewear Shirt: Mayoral, $34, Kathleen’s Kids Shorts: E-Land, $39, Kathleens’ Kids Shoes: Sperry, $35, Kathleen’s Kids Location — Philbrook Museum, downtown

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ON EMERSON: Glasses: Moscot, $260, Eye Candy Eyewear Dress: Mayoral, $60, Kathleen’s Kids Hat: Model’s own, Isla Mujeres ON WARNER: Glasses: Etnia, $178, Eye Candy Eyewear T-shirt: Bit’z Kids, $31, Kathleen’s Kids Shirt: Bit’z Kids, $38, Kathleen’s Kids Location — Antoinette’s Bakery

AS THE SUMMER DWINDLES AND SOME OF US PRE-

04 Invest in quality, especially for pieces you will get a lot of wear

PARE FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL SCHEDULES AND ACTIVITIES,

out of. Getting the right fit for shoes will keep them comfy and pro-

LET’S HANG ON TO SUMMER JUST A LITTLE BIT LONGER.

mote healthy growth!

Lazier mornings, sunny afternoons, and later bedtimes are the

05 Be patient and make shopping fun, they are so much more likely to

gifts of summer. We still have time for popsicles, sunkissed skin,

choose what you like if they are having a fun time with you!

water shoes, and uncut hair. And sunglasses. Your family should

always wear sunglasses. Like skin, damage to your eyes shows up

TIPS FOR MOM AND DAD WHEN SHOPPING FOR GLASSES

in your adult life. So spare your kids and spare yourself. Protect

01 Let your child pick out their own, stylish frames. There are so

your family’s eyes, and look fantastic. Glasses and sunglasses are

many choices for kids and they’ll be more likely to wear them if they

seasonless. Let’s grow into fall gradually. Enjoy what you have, and

love their glasses.

love what’s left of summer.

02 Fit is very important. If glasses slide down your child’s nose or

squeeze their temples, they won’t wear them.

TIPS FOR MOM AND DAD WHEN SHOPPING FOR CLOTHES

03 Sunglasses are as important as sunscreen; damage shows up

01 Always choose comfort over style but have both where you can.

later in life and is often irreversible.

02 Don't let them grow up too fast. Let them have input and let their

04 During athletics, kids should wear sports glasses. The lenses are

personalities show through their style.

impact resistant and protect your child’s eyes.

03 Try before you buy; you never know how a garment will fit,

05 It’s always good to have a current back-up pair of glasses. They

how easy it is to get on and off or if there are scratchy parts, even

don’t have to be expensive but it’s nice to have them when their daily

if you know the brand.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

Avocado Toast

Coconut Cran-pagne, Breakfast Calzones and More TASTY AND UNIQUE BRUNCH OPTIONS AT UPPER CRUST

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Nose to Tail Brunch Pizza UPPER CRUST WOOD FIRED PIZZA IS WHERE IT’S AT THIS SUMMER FOR TASTY AND UNIQUE BRUNCH OPTIONS. Located at the corner of E 91st

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St. and Yale Ave., Upper Crust specializes in wood

+ Jazzed up pie sauce

fired pizzas and recently added a variety of brunch

+ Cheddar

options to their already extensive menu.

+ Havarti

Served Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 2pm,

+ Fried potatoes

the brunch menu features a creative take on the clas-

+ Spicy sausage

sic avocado toast—they add their signature pie sauce

+ Bacon

to the sourdough toast, which works incredibly well—

+ Sunny-side up eggs

plus a breakfast calzone and three breakfast-inspired pizzas. Everything’s better with an egg on it, after all. Be sure to also check out their reasonably priced mimosa carafes and a brunch drink that’s exclusive to their Tulsa location: Coconut Cran-pagne, made with New Amsterdam Coconut Vodka, Triple Sec, champagne and cranberry juice. It’s the perfect way to feel refreshed in this sweltering heat! We also highly suggest their new Build-Your-Own Charcuterie Board. As long as you select three items, then your customized board will come with spicy mustard, crostinis and Fuji apples. But with options like Italian Prosciutto Di Parma, Spanish Jamon Serrano, English Stilton and French Port Salut, we’re

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problem at all! We recommend adding their housemade hummus or fig jam to round out the board.

Other new menu items include a Burrata appetizer,

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chicken sandwiches, two new signature pies and a Ricotta Crostada dessert. Long story short: if it’s been awhile since you’ve visited Upper Crust Wood Fired Pizza, this summer is definitely the time to return!

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Give Back by Adopting.

STEPS TO ADOPTING A PET IN THE TULSA COMMUNITY.

ARTICLE SARAH SOON | PHOTOGRAPHY KELLY BROWN -ELLY PHOTOGRAPHY

CUDDLY, CUTE AND A COMPANION. Traits people look for

TO VIEW ELIGIBLE PETS:

when adopting a pet. Tulsa has several options and experts to

+ Shelter’s website

help you adopt one of these furry creatures. Navigating the hairy

+ Shelter’s social media

world of pet adoption can be overwhelming (but so reward-

+ PetFinder.com

ing) with the volume of information, but knowing where to start

+ PetHarbor.com

and what is expected, can help. We recommend adopting through a shelter or rescue. With

Rescues:

Oklahoma’s pet overpopulation at epidemic levels, most shelters and

Majority are volunteer based and either take in specific breeds, for

rescues operate at full capacity; thus, adopting through a shelter or a

certain situations, or any they can care for. Pets are normally placed

rescue, you’re giving back to the community and enhancing a pet’s life.

in foster homes until adopted.

Shelters:

PROS:

Government operated, housing unclaimed pets available for adoption. Many shelters work with rescues when the pets aren’t

+ Screening process match your needs, family situation, and home structure with a compatible pet.

adopted by a certain time or if the animal qualifies for the require-

+ Can return a pet to a rescue at any time.

ments of a specific rescue. Special thanks to ACO Lanny Damph

+ Rescues well acquainted with their animals, so they can provide

with the Broken Arrow Animal Shelter and ACO Fred Reid at Jenks

a thorough assessment of the animal’s behavior and needs.

Animal Control for providing information about their shelters.

+ Many pets are house, crate, and leash trained.

PROS:

TWO RESCUES:

+ Usually shorter adoption process

Tulsa has several excellent rescues. We are highlighting two to give

(as little as 1-3 days)

you an idea of what the rescue does.

+ Cheaper + Owners often can select pet of choice

ANIMAL AID OF TULSA: Founded in 1961, Animal Aid is a non-profit rescue caring for

FEES:

injured, sick, or abused strays in the Tulsa area. The animals are

Varies but under $100, cost covers vet services: spay/neuter, rabies

treated then placed in foster homes until adopted. Funding comes

and preventive vaccines, deworming and flea prevention.

through their thrift store (15th/Harvard).

LOCAL SHELTERS:

ADOPTION PROCESS:

+ Tulsa Animal Welfare: (cost includes one-year COT pet license)

Fill out application from website or paper at store/events. They

CityOfTulsa.org/Government/Departments/

check vet and personal references, (if renting an apartment or

Working-In-Neighborhoods/Animal-Welfare/.

home, they check with landlord), then Kelly Brown, Animal Aid

+ Jenks Animal Control: Jenks.com/City/Animal-Control-Pet-Adoption. + Broken Arrow Animal Control: BAAnimalShelter.com 18

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Supervisor, or another staff member will contact you to set up an appointment. At the appointment, you can meet the animal you prefer or another pet if better suited for you. CONTINUED >

Slate has been awaiting adoption for several months.

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The application requires pictures of full fence line and every room of your house. They conduct a background check to verify you’re not

Other Ways to Help:

on the Do Not Adopt list.

+ MICROCHIP YOUR PET: If ever lost, your infor-

You can surrender the pet during its lifetime, but you’re required by contract to return the pet to Animal Aid. Time Frame: 5 days or more.

mation is available and your pet is returned to you. Depending on the company, you want to make sure your information is current and the chip is up to date.

Cost: Cats, $100; Dogs, $125 (covers vet expenses such as spay/ neuter, heart worm test and prevention, deworming, necessary vacci-

+ SPAY AND NEUTER: It’s the law in Tulsa! Tulsa

nations, flea prevention and necessary surgeries).

ordinance requires all pet owners to get their pet spayed or neutered.

VIEW ELIGIBLE ANIMALS: + AnimalAid.org

+ FOSTER A PET: Love pets but unsure if want to

+ FB: Facebook.com/AnimalAidTulsa

keep one permanently, foster is an ideal option for

+ Instagram: Instagram.com/AnimalAidTulsa/

shorter-term commitments.

+ Twitter: Twitter.com/AnimalAidTulsa + PetFinder.com

+ REPORT STRAY ANIMALS TO SHELTERS. Majority of pet owners with lost pets inquire with

ADOPTION EVENTS

shelters. Reporting to the shelter doesn’t require

+ Animal Aid of Tulsa Thrift Store every Fri from 11 a.m. -3 p.m.

you to forfeit the pet to them, but helps owners to

+ Pet Supplies Plus every Sat from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

better locate since majority of them contact shel-

+ Woodland West Pet Resort: Daily from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

ters when their pets are lost. Many shelters allow

+ Alta Vista Animal Hospital

you to house the animal until owner claims the pet. To see list of animals reported at lost and found,

FINANCIALLY SUPPORT: (INFO ON WEBSITE)

go to TAW’s Facebook Lost and Found page:

+ Donate and/or purchase items at thrift store such as clothing,

Facebook.com/notes/732064383559635.

household items to furniture (if large furniture, please call ahead, so they can make room).

+ DONATE: Most rescues are volunteer based and

+ Annual member: Provide an annual donation.

are always in need of monetary donations to help with

+ Attend annual golf fundraiser.

vetting, food, surgeries, boarding, and more.

RESCUED ’N READY ANIMAL FOUNDATION: (RNRAF)

+VOLUNTEER: Volunteers are always needed and appre-

Founded and led by Amy Hoagland, is 100% Volunteer based. Take

ciated. Reach out to a rescue to see how you can help.

in mostly owner surrenders and strays, not breed specific. PROCESS: Fill out paper application. RnRAF committee and adoption counselor review application then conduct a phone interview. Check vet and personal references then conduct home visit. They prioritize compatibility, so they work with you to find the best suited pet. Time Frame: 3-7 days average, but can vary. Cost: Dogs are $150-250; Cats are $75-$100. Adoption fees help cover comprehensive vet expenses: spay and neuter, full vaccinations, fecal exam, deworming, heart wormed tested for dogs, feline HIV and leukemia tested for cats and delicate surgeries if necessary.

01 | This sweet boy was at the Rescued ‘n Ready adoption event. 02 | An adorable kitten that was at the Rescued ‘n Ready adoption event. 03 | A playful kitten awaits adoption at Animal Aid of Tulsa. 04 | Maggie, who was rescued from an illegal breeding operation, sweetly basks in attention during an adoption event at Animal Aid of Tulsa.

FINANCIALLY SUPPORT: Fundraiser: Annual 5K Run, Walk and Wag in May. VIEW ELIGIBLE PETS: + RescuedNReady.com + Facebook.com/RescuedNReady + Events at: 41st and Yale Petco every Sat from 11-3 p.m.

Photo on page 6: Greta, with Rescued 'n Ready, is a darling female English Bull Dog mix of 1 yr old and 38 lbs. She is a stout little girl, but full of personality!

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WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? It’s a question we were all asked as kids—one that was so innocently answered with whatever our obsession of the week was. Maybe today your child wants to be an astronaut—they love science and math and dream to one day explore among the stars. Maybe they want to be an explorer—they are curious about everything and want to see the world, finding adventure in everything they do. Maybe they want to be a writer—they get lost in a good book and yearn to imagine new stories and characters. Inspire your kids’ imaginations with unique play areas tailored to their wildest dreams. If they can dream it, you can make it with a few simple items.

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beach babe LINEN PARADISE Turn on the surfer music and your child will float away in this simple, handmade paradise. Drape a white sheet over a tripod of wood poles for the perfect island hideaway. Not feeling crafty? Find a similar tent at Wayfair.com. MARVELOUS MEMORIES “Ohana means family and family means nobody gets left behind,” according to Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch.” Stock a cabinet with markers and paper and let your child pass the island time by creating hand-drawn works of art inspired by their favorite people.

ISLAND ESSENTIALS Bring out their artistic side and set the scene with sights and sounds of the island. Craft a ukulele, palm trees and maybe even some surfboards by

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tulsa’s place for a goody two shoes CUSTOM FIT SERVICE & SATISFACTION

IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT. If it doesn’t, well you should have gone to Kicks for Kids where they custom measure the shoes for every child. For over seven years, owner Amy James has been providing quality shoes for children in Tulsa at their location 81st & Harvard in the Walnut Creek Shopping Center. As the upcoming school year approaches, kids are beginning to feel the excitement as a new experience awaits them. Most of us remember that time of year when shopping is actually fun. It’s the one time of year when mom dragging the kids from store to store is actually a fun experience for them. Everyone loves to get a new pair shoes no matter what age we may be. Kicks for Kids is just such a fun place with an inviting atmosphere that keeps that excitement running with children who light up with each new shoe that catches their eye. The store carries a wide variety of shoes including athletic shoes like Nike and New Balance plus dress shoes, cowboy boots, flip-flops, baby shoes and crib shoes among others. She explained that the store carries shoes across the board to fit any needs for children from pre-walkers to youth size seven. Whether one is raising a cowboy, athlete or an infant, Kicks for Kids has the right fit.

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“We are a local store in town that specializes in children’s shoes and in how they fit each child,” James said. The store employees measure each child’s feet to ensure that each pair is a custom fit for that child. James also explained that it is important for a child’s shoes to fit right because their

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feet are still in the development stages and if they don’t fit properly in the beginning, they can become uncomfortable very quickly. Since brands may be designed slightly different, it is beneficial for the child to have the option of trying on several different shoes to ensure that comfort is achieved before leaving the store, she added. Kicks for Kids always has clearance shoes as well to offer great prices and only sell at the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices to ensure that their prices are the same as any other retail store. In addition, the store carries all the shoes required for private schools. Stop by and find your child’s perfect fit because they have something for every child as back to school season approaches.

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TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS CRAFT CLASSES AND STORY TIME 10114 S Sheridan Rd

Craft classes are free every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and Storytime is held on Thursdays at 11 a.m. at Tulsa Toy Depot. Miss Carol Meyer leads the

until the mid-90s. Starts at 7:30 pm. Post-screening Q&A with filmmakers Bryan Crain, Dave Cantrell, and Terry Waska. Tickets and other showings,

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110 E 2nd St

They delivered the news – until they made it! Theatre Tulsa pres-

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ents toe-tapping Broadway Disney hit! Based on the real-life New York newsboys’ strike of 1899, this musi-

30 minutes of great active fun. Visit

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10-12 2018 IICOT POWWOW OF CHAMPIONS

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ers, salsas, baked goods, treats

A new documentary about the under-

and more! Pet friendly and runs

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in Tulsa will come alive in a colorful expression of dance, drum music and song as members of tribal nations from around the country gather to honor, strengthen and share traditions with each other and the general public. IICOT.org

11 2ND SATURDAY TOUR: TULSA UNDERGROUND TUNNEL TOUR Downtown

Join the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture on their monthly architectural walking tour! Tours start at 10:00 and continue in 15 minute in-

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crements. The Underground Tunnel Tour sells out quickly. Tickets go on sale to the public July 31st at 3pm via Eventbrite. Coming up in September; The Cathedral District Tour. TulsaArchitecture.org

12 SENIOR STAR ROUND-UP 423 N. Main Street

Senior Star Round-Up is a boot scootin' good time for older adults at the Cain's Ballroom. Ticket are $10 each and may be purchased in advance from LIFE Senior Services or bought at the door. The event is hosted by Senior Star Living and their senior housing communities at Burgundy Place and Woodland Terrace. Call 918.664.9000 for more information.

14-15 MIX 2018 423 N Main St

Tickets on sale now! The 7th annual MIX brings together 16 bartenders to compete in a larger than life cocktail battle to raise funds

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for Philbrook education programs.

taste creations throughout the evening before voting for their favorite. Mix.Philbrook.org

18 LAUGHING MATTER IMPROV - WHEN YOU'RE HOT, YOU'RE HOT! 306 South Phoenix

If the Oklahoma summer has you turning into a puddle inside your shoes, then beat the heat and chill out with the coolest comedy improv troupe in town! Laughing Matter is a live comedy show using suggestions from the audience for a fun evening! Shows are PG-rated (think “Whose Line is It Anyway?” style). For tickets and info: Facebook. com/LaughingMatterImprov.

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WE OFTEN THINK OF THEM AS CHILDHOOD FRIENDS, NOT JUST CHARACTERS IN OUR CHILDHOOD BOOKS: WINNIE THE POOH, CURIOUS GEORGE, CHARLOTTE AND WILBUR. Beloved literary animals, after all, often showed us how to be better people. The 3,000-plus volumes at the Tulsa Toy Depot, 10114 S. Sheridan Road, feature plenty of other great animal heroes to enthrall young readers. Here are some of owner Ryan McAdams’ favorite titles: BABY BEAR SEES BLUE By Ashley Wolff Baby Bear wakes up and spends the day exploring a world of colors: Green leaves, brown trout, red strawberries and blue jays. A bright, colorful board book with beautiful illustrations, for infants to 3-year-olds. BEAR’S LOOSE TOOTH By Karma Wilson; Illustrated by Jane Chapman Bear is eating lunch when he feels a crunch _ his first loose tooth! Bear gets help and reassurance from his animal friends as he deals with a wobbly tooth. McAdams recommends this book for kids ages 1 to 6. It’s an especially great read for those with a wiggle in their bite. A TALE OF TWO BEASTS By Fiona Roberton Every story has at least two sides, and this one cleverly shows why understanding those different viewpoints matters. The same story is told in two parts, one from the perspective of a little girl who “rescues” a creature in the woods and the other from the creature who is “kidnapped.” An eye-opener of a story book. CHARLOTTE’S WEB By E.B. White; Illustrated by Garth Williams Yes, this is the beloved story of Charlotte and Wilbur, a spider and a pig who find friendship in a barnyard and hatch a plan to save Wilbur’s life. Great for any advanced reader, including adults who will find this tale of love, friendship and sacrifice even more moving than they did as kids. 34

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SHOP THE FARM FOR SOME OF TULSA’S FINEST RETAIL. Dressing for success or a fine evening out. Getting comfortable for a lazy weekend around the house. It’s all about putting on what you love. From the board room to the great outdoors to life’s most unforgettable moments, The Farm offers up all the retail, accessories and variety you could wish for. Come discover it all for yourself. FarmShoppingCenter.com