Owasso, OK

This picture is of the old purple martin birdhouse in our backyard. I thought it might make a fun picture! Since the birds are already gone for this year, I couldn't catch one peaking out, but I thought that would have been cool too. This house has been in our yard for several years. It got knocked down by the wind this past year and really took a beating. We put it back together as best we could, but it doesn't look as good as it used to! Believe it or not, the martins came and used it again this year!

Ahhh the business of life. Especially now that school is about to begin. It can get crazy some days can't it?

Moms and dads are on the run with jobs and sports and kid's practices.

Volunteers have tons of contacts to make and lots of organization to keep up with.

In the world of real estate, we find ourselves often on the run...

Phone calls are coming in left and right.
We have lots of calls to return.
This person wants information about these houses.
That person wants to put an offer in on that certain house.

Then your husband or wife calls and wants you to run by the grocery store on the way home...if you're gonna make it home before 8 tonight...

Some days you don't even get all your phone calls returned because you run out of day before you get everything done.

It can be difficult to keep up.

My broker gave me one the best tips I've ever picked up in the world of real estate. Ready? Here it is...

This is the Office Depot college ruled Composition Book. All it is, really is a bound together blank notebook, but man is it a lifesaver!

Once I started using the notebook, I went from having post it notes all over my desk to having everything in one compact, complete place.

Now, each day, I open my book to the next blank page, write the date at the top and start taking notes as phone calls roll in or as I talk with people. And the best part is that I have an ongoing record of conversations and what happened when and what I need to do. This notebook has single handedly helped me to better organize my life and my business.

Now, you may think it can be done better on a computer...and I would agree...at least for some of us. But for me, I don't always have access to my computer. And I can't get all the notes into the Blackberry fast enough. But I can whip out my notebook and start writing...even if I have to pull over while I'm driving down the road. Then I've got the information and I'm good to go.

Important dates and appointments get transferred to my computer and phone calendars, of course. But my notes stay right where they're handy. And now I've got a record - an ongoing record of what I've done each day. It's kind of fun to look back over the last year to remember all the great folks I've worked with and the things I do during a day.

So if you find yourself scattered and needing a way to keep up with all the details of life, get to your favorite store today and pick up a notebook of some sort and start writing! You'll be glad you did!

Welcome to Ashlock Chiropractic in Owasso, Oklahoma, where the motto "We Love our Patients" is exactly how they make you feel.

Established by Dr. Justin Ashlock, Ashlock Chiropractic opened its doors in March of 2007 in the 76^th Professional Plaza. At the time, Dr. Ashlock had been looking for the perfect place to put his new office. He saw a beautiful new shopping center going in at the corner of 76^th and 129^th in Owasso, so he called John K. Davis Jr, (www.owassocustomhomes.com) the developer and builder to see if space might be available. Sure enough, it was. And Mr. Davis was willing to build the space to Dr. Ashlock's specifications, which was a big deal because Dr. Ashlock had a vision for what he wanted his office to look like. When they were done, it was mission accomplished and the Ashlock Chiropractic clinic was open for business.

Like all small business owners, Dr. Ashlock knew he had to get his chiropractic business up and going and established as quickly as possible if he was going to be a successful chiropractor. To that end, he joined an Owasso networking group and the Owasso Chamber of Commerce. He also began building relationships with other local professionals around town. And he made sure that what he believed - loving your patients, was practiced daily.

He didn't have to train his Chiropractic Assistant, Christy VanWyhe in his philosophy. That's because she had been in an automobile accident and had received chiropractic care. She knew the benefits and loved how the care she had received had helped her body to heal. After that experience, she knew she wanted to help people recieve the kind of care she had experienced, so she left her previous job and joined Ashlock Chiropractic. And she's never looked back. She loves her job and she loves the patients!

Alicia Burger, the newest member of the team and also a Chiropractic Assistant, came to Dr. Ashlock after experiencing a "down sizing" from her job due to the economy. She saw an ad in the paper that Dr. Ashlock was hiring, applied for the position and found that it was a perfect fit.

At Ashlock Chiropractic, patients enjoy the highest quality, best service possible. That's because Dr. Ashlock chose his career based on his belief that chiropractic care is an art form where the body is allowed to heal itself through proper alignment and adjustment.

I asked Dr. Ashlock how his business has been doing, even in a down economy. His reply was that, because they love their patients, he has seen his business double over the last 7 months from that of his first year of operation. Not bad for a guy who had a vision, took a big step as a small business owner, loves what he does and loves his patients!

For an appointment contact Dr. Justin Ashlock at (918) 272-0444. The office address is 12899 E 76th St N # 101 Owasso, OK 74055.

Business hours are Mondays through Thursdays 9:00-1:00 & 3:00-6:00 p.m. and Fridays 9:00-11:00 a.m.

So the next time you're looking for a chiropractor to treat your back pain or other symptoms, call Dr. Justin Ashlock. You'll be glad you did!

The information, content and pictures in this Bob Haywood blog are the property of Bob Haywood. You must obtain written permission from Bob Haywood if you would like to use any of this content. Opinions expressed are those of Bob Haywood and may not necessarily reflect the opinions of other brokers, associates or business owners. Blogs may be used in their entirety using the reblog feature within Active Rain.

For the most complete information on the Owasso and Greater Tulsa Oklahoma housing market, be sure to check out www.BobHaywood.com

Welcome to McGraw Realtors in Owasso, Oklahoma, your hometown real estate professionals! Located at 12620 East 86^thStreet in Owasso, the McGraw building is easy to find. Many residents remember that at one time, it was the offices of Doctor Sharon Barnes and the Springer Clinic.

Click here to see the Google Maps picture. Note, this picture was taken when the building was still the Springer Clinic.

McGraw Realtors purchased the building, remodeled the entire inside, landscaped the outside and took occupancy in October of 2008. The move was prompted by the growth of the Owasso office. They were literally running out of space at the old location (12315 East 86^thStreet North, Owasso). Since then, clients and associates agree that the move was timely and that the building is beautiful.

Not very many companies have a very long family tree, but McGraw Realtors does, one that stretches back to 1935. McGraw Realtors is the oldest locally owned and operated real estate company in Northeastern Oklahoma.

McGraw Realtors has eight office locations within the greater Tulsa community and one at Langley by Grand Lake. With over 500 Real Estate associates, you won't find better or more knowledgeable real estate service anywhere else.

McGraw Realtors® 308 N. Aspen Broken Arrow, OK 74012 918-251-7653 Fax 918-259-5825 McGraw Realtors® 11719 South Memorial Bixby, OK 74008 918-592-6000 Fax 918-369-0300 McGraw Realtors® 30259 E Hwy 51 Coweta, OK 74429 918-486-1717 Fax 918-486-4488

McGraw Realtors® 11 East Broadway Sand Springs, OK 74063 918-592-6000 Fax 918-241-4638 McGraw Realtors® 1639 N. 3rd Street Langley, OK 74350 1-800-460-3210 Fax 918-782-3213 McGraw Realtors® 12620 E. 86th St. North Owasso, OK 74055 918-274-4300 Fax 918-274-3835

McGraw Realtors® 4105 S. Rockford Ave Tulsa, OK 74105 918-747-4400 Fax 918-747-4127 McGraw Realtors® 10131 S.Yale, Suite 100 Tulsa, OK 74137 918-298-7111 Fax 918-299-0745 Fax 918-296-9701 McGraw Realtors® 8040 S.Sheridan Tulsa, OK 74133 918-492-5900 Fax 918-494-0345

Here's a quick photo tour of the new Owasso office.

Watch for the beautiful new McGraw green awnings that will soon be installed!

An office in the new building. Yes, it belongs to yours truly, Bob Haywood.

The beautiful reception area featuring leather seating and a large flat screen tv for viewing houses that are for sale.

The front conference room is often used for meeting with clients and for closings as well.

Closings of Tulsa has an office location in the McGraw building also. So does CityScape Mortgage. We'll have their office picture at another time when we do a feature on them.

The beautiful new kitchen featuring granite counter tops, refrigerator, stove and sink. The coffee pot is hot and ready!

The back conference room is used for office meetings. It is also available for your neighborhood association meetings or for other group meetings. Call the McGraw office at 918-376-1200 to see if the room is available.

When you enter the building, you'll be greeted by the receptionist at the beautiful reception area.

When you are looking to buy or sell your next home, be sure to drop by our new building or give us a call. McGraw Realtors continually ranks number one in the greater Tulsa area!

To visit the McGraw Realtors website, click here.

The information, content and pictures in this Bob Haywood blog are the property of Bob Haywood. You must obtain written permission from Bob Haywood if you would like to use any of this content. Opinions expressed are those of Bob Haywoodand may not necessarily reflect the opinions of other brokers, associates or builders. Blogs may be used in their entirety using the reblog feature within Active Rain.

For the most complete information on the Owasso and Greater Tulsa Oklahoma housing market, be sure to check out www.BobHaywood.com

Welcome to the Owasso Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Store in beautiful Owasso, Oklahoma!

Here in our town when you want a sweet treat, one of the places you head to is Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Store. According to the Braum's website, Bill Braum opened the first Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Storein 1968...but the Braum story actually begins long before that time, spanning three generations with over six decades of history behind it.

To visit the Braum's website and read their history, click here.

Also be sure to let your kids check out the Braum's kid's page. There are games, tongue twisters, pictures to color, clip art and even an educational but fun page about chewing gum.

To visit the Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy shop kid's page, click here.

Braum's is one of those places where you run into friends while enjoying your shake, freeze or treat. That's because it has the largest selection of homemade ice cream and desserts. And it's also because it's a favorite gathering spot for lots of Owasso folks on hot summer nights, cold winter nights, after the Friday night football game and on long weekends.

Below are a few pictures I snapped one evening while enjoying ice cream with some good friends.

At nighttime in the summer, the neon lights are a beautiful sight in the Owasso sky.

Our Braum's store is located at 11503 East 76th Street North, Owasso, Okahoma.

For a list of all the Braum's stores, located throughout Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri and Arkansas, click here.

These ladies are placing their orders while enjoying the view of the various flavors of ice cream. There is a separate line where patrons can order burgers and fries and other kinds of food.

Recently, Braum's rolled out nine new flavors of ice cream...

Premium Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake
Premium Birthday Cake
Premium Triple Chocolate Cheesecake
Premium Coconut Chocolate Cheesecake
Premium Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
Mixed Berry Granola Frozen Yogurt Blackberry & Cream with Almonds
Light Pomegranate Cheesecake
Pomegranate Sherbet

For a complete description of what of these yummy flavors offers, click here.

Not only can you get your ice cream fix at Braum's Ice Cream Store, but you can pick up your produce too. Notice that, towards the end of the day, the shelves have been somewhat picked over...

The banana shelf is looking empty too! That's because folks buy the bananas by the bunches!

You can get your veggies too! This shelf has apples, oranges, salads, carrots and dressings.

Got milk?
Got juice?
Need some tea?

It's all here in the refrigeration section!

One reason folks love Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Store is because their Milk is rBGH Free, 100% Natural and Comes from Real Cows.

Braum's prides themselves on owning their own private herd of cattle for milk production. They do not inject their cows with hormones (like rBGH) to stimulate milk production and they don't add antibiotics to their feed.

Think breakfast!

You got your cheese and your eggs and the biscuits and the yogurt too!

Meat lovers have their section too. The chicken salad ROCKS!

It wouldn't be an ice cream store if you couldn't take some home with you!

This side has the Braum's frozen yogurt seletions, while the other side has the ice cream flavors. Our favorite is frozen Chocolate Chunky Cappuccino.

We don't have the Northern lights here in Owasso, Oklahoma...we have the Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Store Nighttime lights!

We have lots of other great places to shop and eat in Owasso, Oklahoma as well, but when it comes to ice cream, Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Shop consistently ranks at the top of the list.

The information, content and pictures in this Bob Haywood blog are the property of Bob Haywood. You must obtain written permission from Bob Haywood if you would like to use any of this content. Opinions expressed are those of Bob Haywoodand may not necessarily reflect the opinions of other brokers, associates or builders. Blogs may be used in their entirety using the reblog feature within Active Rain.

For the most complete information on the Owasso and Greater Tulsa Oklahoma housing market, be sure to check out www.BobHaywood.com