OKIEBUG DESIGNS

Tyson is a smart, beautiful cat. He has traveled a lot, always fed well, has the comforts that all purring pets should have. Let me share with you my cat related recommendations.

Whether you're addicted to coffee, casually drink coffee, NEED coffee, or are a barista making coffee, I have recommendations for all “coffee before talkie” people like me!

My recommendations for the little newborn. These are perfect baby shower gifts, hospital gifts, welcome home gifts.

Welcome to Texas is all about the second largest state of the US states. As we say “Everything's bigger in Texas”. Texas is 268,596 square miles of highways, bluebonnets, piney woods, desert, city streets, hill country, mountains, urban cities, suburbs, farm lands, sea coast, lakes, national parks, plenty of hot sunshine and cold iced tea. I'm about to share some of the fun, food and adventures you can experience in Texas ~ Greetings from the Lone Star State ~ y'all come back now, ya hear?

Here's my recommendations of what to wear in the winter from head to toe to stay warm and cozy inside and outside.

Living on the coast, I have experienced several hurricanes and have had to prepare when hunkering down and riding the storm. These are my recommendations to help prepare for hurricane season.

I'm obsessed with plants, flowers, beautiful landscapes. I don't necessarily have a great green thumb, but some plants do love me and stay with me for a while. Here are my recommendations for indoor and outdoor plants, flowers, pots and all things for your green thumb. I do recommend the PF (pet friendly) plants for anyone who has pets 🐾

Holiday-licious when sharing with your guests these delicious food ideas. Be the hostess with the cutest appetizer table!

thoughtful gifts for thoughtful moments

My granddaughter (2 years old) always reminds me and everyone she can that she is a princess. Here we are together shopping online to set her up to live like a princess. This is her fairytale life of a princess.

All my recommendations for the pumpkin feelz, from smells, tastes, feels and looks - it's fall ya'll! Fun facts about pumpkins: they are actually a fruit because it comes from flower of their plant, pumpkins take from about 90-120 days to reach maturity, and there are more than 45 different types of pumpkins.

Everything from beautiful art work, kits for quilling and supplies for quilling, paper filigree art. Recommendations for your quilling adventures.

Being able to read is a basic necessity in life that unfortunately many children struggle with. It really takes a patient teacher who can connect with a struggling child to get them to enjoy and comprehend reading. I was one of those children who did not enjoy reading. I made sure my child had a different experience with books. I love the joy my grandchildren have as I'm reading books to them.

The gift of giving is always a good feeling. I gift throughout the year for many occasions and always find myself running to get gift wrap, bags or tissue paper at the last minute. I've decided it's time to start keeping on hand all items needed for gifting for any occasion. These are my recommendations of items I have bought or may buy to set up my “gift wrap station”. Let's wrap it up together!

I only have a kitchen because it came with the house. I will share some of my favorite foods, restaurants and recipes (I may have tried cooking, or want to cook.) Honestly, I love eating other people's food or eating at a restaurant.

My recommendations and ideas for planning a fun, exciting baby shower. Some people like to choose the traditional pink or blue, others like to choose neutral colors.

My recommendations for all things summer time ~ just trying to stay cool from the heat of the summer sun.

Making lifestyle changes, working out at the gym, walking and exercising. Working on the BE FIT goal!

Birds are my favorite animals. I love to listen to the different sounds, songs, chirps birds make. I love to see their beautiful colors. I love to see them soaring high above and wondering where they are going to land. Here are my recommendations for attracting bird friends to visit your garden areas.

My recommendations for the perfect anniversary. Time to celebrate being together .

Hydration is the process of making your body absorb water or other liquid. It is very important to stay hydrated. Drinking water is essential to keeping your body functioning properly and feeling healthy. Here I have shared my recommendations for a great hydration station. Drink up!

Hot summer days need refresher drinks, cold days need warm drinks, and parties, events or occasions need special drinks. Stay hydrated. Cheers!

My animal print style recommendations from clothing, household decor, accessories, jewelry and more!

Who doesn't love soup, especially on a cold wintery day? I have recommendations of soup recipes, cookware, bowls and serving utensils for your next SOUP-er dinner, lunch or brunch day.

light, bright, romantic, soft

If you are looking for ideas, decor recommendations, beauty tips, parenting tips, self-motivation or mental health - here are blogs that I find worth reading.

These days many people rely on the computer and AI to do the writing for them. If you are “old fashioned” like myself and like to journal, write your own holiday cards, occasion cards, little notes, to-do lists or special writing, I am listing the most tools possible to help you on your writing adventures. Happy writing!

I personally have become a minimalist in my recent years, but I used to be a collector of anything with camels and dolls from around the world. I find it more enjoyable to collect things on my computer than in and around my home. Many people I have known collect different things and I will list recommendations of different and unique collector items.

Games are made up in many ways (electronic, mind, board, paper/pencil, cards…) I have recommendations for fun games, educational games, family game night or gals/pals get-togethers. Competition is good, but remember it's all a game so don't be a sore loser ~sometimes you win, sometimes others win.

Enjoying a carnival is fun, but what about putting a carnival together? Here are my recommendations for helping make your next carnival run smooth, fun and entertaining whether it is for a community, school, birthday, place of worship, or family event.

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I'm always looking for ways to stay looking young, healthy and active. I am putting together tips and tricks that I have found, tried or know someone that has recommended that works.

Take a look at my TIKTOK purchases and/or recommendations. I am one of those who fall for the “sales pitch” for many things, however, I do not buy impulsively. I wait for the right price, free shipping, sales and coupons after I have viewed the product from several sales pitches.

Recommendations from TEMU. I have a friend who always has new, cute things around her house and when I ask where she got them, it's always from TEMU, now we are both addicted!

Thinking about renovating your home, or maybe just a room or two? Let's look at a few simple (or not too complicated) renovations that can make your space into quite a different looking home.

who doesn't love little surprises? I have found the perfect advent calendars for different occasions and holidays to be full of surprises for everyone to enjoy.