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gift guides with goodies that are sure to please everyone on your list. If you’re entertaining for the holidays, then check out our beautiful hosting tips on Page 14. The recipe on Page 15 will definitely be a hit! As this year comes to a close, we’d like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for you, dear reader. We wouldn’t be here without you, and we look forward to another great year ahead. Blessings to you and yours. We hope to see you soon!

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FEATURES 14 Holiday Entertaining Entertain guests and family with ease and elegance

18 Specialty Holiday Gifts and Baskets Find something special for everyone on your list at Tulsa Hills Wine & Cigar Cellars

24 The Toy Store Little boy and girl land

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26 Ho, Ho, Hoax Naughty phone scammers are trying to steal your money this holiday season

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Beef or Chicken - choose one of the following: + Beef Tenderloin + Fillet Mignon + Ribeye + Sirloin + Chicken Breast Bugogee Sauce for meat – recipe below Asparagus Steamed Rice with Butter Cheesecake - plain or your preference of flavor The recommended method for cooking the meat is to grill it but if not available, then pan sear. The Bugogee Sauce makes this dinner extraordinary. Bluestone Steak House and Seafood is located on the northwest corner of 101st and Sheridan in Tulsa, OK, and is dedicated to “scratch cooking” with all food, including sauces, prepared on-site from fresh ingredients. Wine lovers will appreciate Bluestone’s dedication to the best wine drinking experience.

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ENTERTAIN GUESTS AND FAMILY WITH EASE AND ELEGANCE

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BUGOGEE SAUCE + 1 teaspoon Olive Oil + ½ cup Brown Sugar + 3 ounces Butter + ½ cup Soy Sauce + ½ teaspoon Fresh Ground Ginger + ½ teaspoon Fresh Minced Garlic + ½ teaspoon Chopped Shallots Place all Sauce Ingredients in the pan used to cook the beef or chicken (if pan seared) and heat until shallots and ginger are cooked and sugar is dissolved. Wisk until you have a smooth consistency and serve. If the sauce is not thick enough add starch & water. To make the Bluestone Bruschetta visit: https://citylifestyle.com/tulsa-ok/articles/food-andbeverage/food-styling-101-with-bluestone-steakhouse-and-seafood.

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HOLIDAY TABLE SCAPE The Cook's Nook, a gourmet kitchenware store located at 91st and Yale, offers plenty of options for setting a beautiful table. Owner Debra Kouri has pieces that are good for mixing and matching or you can choose one look that you love for the entire table. These beautiful seasonal pieces are available at The Cook's Nook but in case they are out of stock, there are plenty of other options.

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LITTLE BOY AND GIRL LAND

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WHAT ARE SOME GOOD TOYS? For infants: rattles, busy boxes, stacking toys, shape sorters, soft baby dolls, board books. For toddlers: balls, push and pull toys, stuffed animals, crayons, play dough, simple puzzles. For preschoolers: dolls, rubber or plastic animals, vehicles, blocks, art materials, balls. For school age children: board games, construction sets, doll house, roller skates, puppets, art materials. Tulsa Toy Depot owner, Ryan McAdams, says adult jigsaw puzzles have been extremely popular as well as wooden puzzles, and craft and robot kits. Tulsa Toy Depot has plenty of stock, offers a personalized shopping service, has free gift wrapping and it’s connected to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory so you can treat yourself while you’re there.

Wooden puzzles teach language, math, social and fine motor skills, eye hand co-ordination, adaptable and abstract thinking, and prod creativity and imagination.

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Ho, Ho, Hoax NAUGHTY PHONE SCAMMERS ARE TRYING TO STEAL YOUR MONEY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR DECKING THE HALLS, SINGING CHRISTMAS CAROLS, AND FRAUDULENT PHONE SCAMMERS. They seek to steal your money or personal information through phone calls made by real people, robocalls, or text messages. Detective Elizabeth Weatherly with the Tulsa Police Department’s Financial Crimes division has the following tips to avoid being taken advantage of by holiday phone scammers. THE GRANDPARENTS SCAM One popular scam during the holidays is the “Grandparents Scam” where a scammer will call late at night pretending to be a grandchild in need of help. They will say they are in jail, in the hospital, or having car trouble and need money right away. The scammer will try to keep you on the phone and get your credit card or bank information. The best thing to do is to hang up and call your relative to verify, even if it sounds like them. GIFT CARD SCAM In these scams, a seller will ask you to send them a pre-paid gift card number and PIN. But instead of using that gift card for your payment, the scammer will steal the funds and you will never receive the item. Remember, gift cards are gifts, not for paying someone. “This is how a scammer will avoid prosecution because they can claim your payment is a gift. Report gift card scams to the card issuer, the police, and the Federal Trade Commission,” says Detective Weatherly. 26

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CHARITY SCAM

Detective Weatherly says, “We are seeing this in our

One-third of all charitable giving is done in

elderly population. Be very hesitant about sending money

December. Before making any charitable donation

or providing financial and personal information to some-

to a pushy telemarketer, verify the organization at

one you’ve never met, especially if they are overseas.”

CharityNavigator.org. Be wary If someone wants a donation in cash, gift card, or by wire. Scammers frequently use these payment forms.

IRS AND SOCIAL SECURITY SCAMS Scammers might pretend to be the police or with a federal agency like the IRS or Social Security office

LOCAL CALL SCAM

demanding money for back taxes or some other bogus

Phone scammers can make any name or number show up on your caller ID. It is easy to ignore calls

debt. They may even threaten to arrest you if you do not pay them over the phone. Don’t believe it.

from area codes you do not recognize, but it is hard

Detective Weatherly says, “Regardless of what you

to ignore a call that looks familiar. When you get one

are told over the phone, the police department will

of these robocalls, do not press any numbers or wait

never call and threaten to arrest you. We like the ele-

to speak to someone to take you off the calling list. It

ment of surprise—and will show up to your house if

may lead to many more robocalls. The best option is

you need to be arrested.”

to not answer the phone at all and let your answering

All joking aside, Weatherly stresses the importance

service screen your calls.

of reporting scams to the Federal Trade Commission.

ROMANCE SCAM

information about the company or scammer who

If you have lost money to a phone scam or have Feelings of isolation and loneliness tend to be

called you, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Report

heightened during the holidays. Finding romance on a

the number that received the call, the number that

dating website, app, or social media site can be a lure

appears on your caller ID — even if you think it might

for scammers. When it comes time to meet in person,

be fake — and any number you are told to call back. If

the new love interest has a “temporary financial prob-

you did not lose money and just want to report a call,

lem” and needs money or gift cards sent to them.

you can use the reporting form at DoNotCall.gov.

Phone scammers can make any name or number show up on your caller ID. Detective Elizabeth Weatherly - Financial Crimes Division

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Nourishing Things To Do While Going Through A Divorce Going through a divorce can be a stressful experience. For many, it can feel like their life and the life of their kids are hanging in the balance. The uncertainty can cause lots of clients to feel stressed and overwhelmed. Instead of engaging in unproductive activity, it is important that individuals take positive steps to move forward. Taking positive steps can take an individual’s mind off the divorce and put them in a better place when they have to make decisions in their case. An individual going through a divorce must nourish their mind and soul. For everybody, there may be different ways to do so. However, below are some possibilities: Exercising: Physical activity can often help somebody relax and feel better. Whether jogging, biking, lifting weights, yoga, or other physical activity, getting some exercise can help raise morale and make somebody feel relaxed and energized. Spirituality: Obviously, faith and beliefs are different for everybody. But if you enjoy going to church, a synagogue, mosque or temple, it is crucial

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GIVING AWAY AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR, LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS IS GIVING $300,000 TO RECIPIENTS IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND BEYOND... AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO ANNA SAROL, THE DAUGHTER OF A SINGLE MOTHER, WAS PARALYZED IN A GYMNASTICS ACCIDENT WHEN SHE WAS A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL, BUT UNTIL LAST YEAR SHE DID NOT HAVE A STAIRLIFT IN HER HOME. The stairlift was made possible when Lifestyle Publications gave her family $10,000. “I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my

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family and I are,” Anna says. The money for Anna’s stairlift was part of a giveaway campaign from the company during the 2020 Christmas season that benefited more than 80 recipients across the country with a final distribution of $250,000 throughout the year. When the company opened nominations, they were flooded with submissions. Community leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you nominated people that were in need of assistance. As the eyes and ears of the community, these readers were able to help identify people who might have

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otherwise gone unnoticed or unrecognized. One such nominee was Kathy*, an aunt who is raising her three young relatives. The children came from an abusive situation, and Kathy, a single guardian, works tirelessly to provide for them. Nevertheless, the family was already living in poverty despite her working seven days a week when Kathy lost her job during the pandemic. She resorted to selling tamales to help pay the rent. When a case manager with a Big Brothers Big Sisters foster youth mentoring program heard about Lifestyle’s campaign and call for nominations, she quickly thought of Kathy. “When I shared the news that Kathy was selected and would be receiving $3,000, she cried, screamed, and was in disbelief,” the case manager said. “She immediately wanted to give back to me and the donor by providing endless tamales. This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.” In yet another case, Emily* who worked as a janitor at a school, was a recipient and was struggling to afford simply buying groceries for her children. Before the ongoing difficulties of the pandemic even started, a tornado destroyed the school she worked at just a couple weeks before the initial shutdown in March 2020 which resulted in a loss of income for her. Emily was incredibly surprised and grateful to receive assistance from the giveaway. *Names changed for privacy

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WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GIVE AWAY $3OO,OOO This year the company will have nominations for the giveaway open from December 1-15, 2021. To submit a nomination, follow @CityLifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link. The amount given to each recipient will be based on need. The leaders of Lifestyle Publications believe God has blessed them with their company’s continued success, so they in turn wish to be a blessing and encouragement to others as they increase the amount of this year’s giveaway to those in need to $300,000 for the year.

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DECEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

NOV 19-JAN 3

has been a Tulsa tradition for more

a perfect evening of a mix of upbeat

than 40 years. It's a heartwarming

Nashville-dipped pop hits, country

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story about Scrooge, a lonely humbug

and western standards, incredible

who is given the rare chance to change

harmony and quick witted humor.

BOK Center

his life and find his heart. Enjoy it at the

Get tickets at the Cox Business

Lace up your skates and take in what has

Tulsa Performing Arts Center.

Convention Center's website.

10-19

THE NUTCRACKER

BEGINNERS METAL CLASS

become one of Tulsa's favorite holiday traditions at Arvest Winterfest. Enjoy ice skating with a great view of downtown Tulsa next to the BOK Center.

IN-STORE SAMPLES

Tulsa Performing Arts Center

With

brand-new

Garden Deva | 9:00 AM

choreography

Learn how to weld and use a plasma

by Val Caniparoli and Ma Cong,

torch at one of Garden Deva's 3 hour

Tulsa

Resident

Beginners Metal Workshops. Their

Ballet’s

past

Tulsa Hills Wine Cellar | 4:00 PM

Choreographers,

spectacular

instructors will guide you through the

Stop by Tulsa Hills Wine Cellar for

new sets and costumes by Tracy

and

process of creating multiple garden

samples of spirits every Friday and

Grant Lord, Tulsa’s holiday tradition

sculptures of your own! Classes are

wines every Monday. No registration

returns with an all-new blockbuster

beginner-friendly and even more fun

required! They often feature unique

production of The Nutcracker.

when taken with a friend!

from familiar brands.

4-31

CHRISTMAS IN TULSA

HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL WITH SANTA

INTRODUCTORY STAINED GLASS WORKSHOPS

Kick

off

with

Signature

local blends and brand new products

The VanTrease Performing Arts Center

3804 S Elm Pl, Broken Arrow (101st &

for Education

the

holiday

season

Symphony’

New Orleans Square’s inaugural

Tulsa Stained Glass, 4131 S Sheridan

annual Christmas in Tulsa concert

Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival will

Rd., Tulsa

featuring the full orchestra and past

celebrate the most wonderful time

Suncatcher and mosaic classes to

Tulsa Sings! competition finalists led

of the year! With vendors selling

choose from including Ladies Night

by Broadway star Scott Coulter.

the perfect gift for a loved one, kid's

Out, Date Night and Pets. Tulsa Stained Glass offers crafting classes where students nurture their creative spirits while having a great time creating simple stained glass projects to take home. These entertaining

activities, hot chocolate, and most

importantly Santa Claus, this will be

TULSA CHRISTMAS PARADE

able for pictures 1-5 p.m.

a joyful event to celebrate the holiday season. 12-7 p.m. Santa will be avail-

Downtown Tulsa | 11:00 AM

three-hour events are perfect for

Head downtown to enjoy holiday

individuals, groups and more. Visit

floats, food, and more at the Tulsa

TulsaStainedGlass.com for infor-

Christmas Parade. It's been a Tulsa

mation and tickets.

tradition since 1926!

10-23

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

HOME FREE WARMEST WINTER TOUR

Robert Odle and Richard Averill's

Convention Center | 8:00 PM

musical adaptation of Charles Dickens'

All-vocal

Home

dors. Cookies and hot chocolate

beloved novella about the joy of giving

Free’s Warmest Winter Tour will be

CONTINUED >

Tulsa Performing Arts Center

Elm) | 12:00 PM

Tulsa Lifestyle | December 2021

PRC REJUVENATION PRESENTS GLITTER & GLEE SHOPPING SPREE PRC Rejuvenation, 5577 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa | 12:00 PM

Legacy Hall at Cox Business

country

group

Stop by PRC Rejuvenation Center between noon and 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, where you can shop from multiple local ven-

Classes include a rage room experience!

CityLifestyle.com/Tulsa

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

Celebating 15

Years

will be served. They will also have a drop off location for Freedom Box supplies to send to our troops this holiday season.

16 European Foods

te of s a T A e p o r u E

Chocolates • Cheeses • Meats & Fish Coffee & Teas • Breads, cookies & crackers Old world herbs, f ruits & vegetables

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RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL

Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center | 7:30 PM

Visit the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center to see all of your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph! Don’t miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us.

DEC 17-JAN 2 WINTER WONDERLAND AT GATHERING PLACE Gathering Place

Gathering Place will once again transform into a Winter Wonderland, spreading holiday cheer with special performances, carolers, festive food and holiday drinks. Enjoy a ride on the Winter Wonderland Express and explore thousands of twinkling lights transforming the Park into a festive holiday village! Don’t forget to capture a holiday family photo with Santa Claus!

31 NEW YEAR’S EVE Happy New Year

“Tomorrow, is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” ― Brad Paisley

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