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"Oklahoma Living" is the state's largest monthly publication, published for consumer-members of Oklah

"Oklahoma Living" is the state's largest monthly publication with a readership of more than 650,000. Through the years, "Oklahoma Living" has become more people-friendly, focusing less on agriculture and more on people, places, events and tourism. We are not just an electric industry or agricultural publication anymore. We have grown to represent the varied interests of the diverse people of Oklah

oma. The publication has expended to a full-color, 10" x 12", 36-page (on average) magazine, complete with an online digital version. In July 1992, in an attempt to stress "livability" rather than "agriculture" as an ongoing topic of the publication, we changed our name from "Oklahoma Rural News" to "Oklahoma Living."

12/08/2023

"December 7, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy"

12/07/2023

Trees take all the glory when it comes to autumn color, but there are plenty of shrubs that also put on displays of stunning fall foliage—did you happen to catch their beauty down below? Follow link to learn of a few foliage favorites to add to your landscape. https://bit.ly/gorgeous-shrubs-for-fall-color

12/06/2023

When stumbling across 20 acres of land in a small town just across state lines, the ideas for what could be done are endless, but for the Pierce family, their first idea was to give back to others. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3R6JvD7

📷 Leah Kelly

12/05/2023

The heart of cooperative spirit lies in community for Oklahoma’s electric cooperatives and this month we are featuring three who go above and beyond to support those they serve. https://bit.ly/concern-for-community

12/04/2023

today is national Santa's list day? It's said to be the day Santa starts putting his naughty and nice list together so, if you are looking to put in a good word for yourself take a trip to Cowboy Town and speak directly to the big man. Learn more: https://bit.ly/visit-cowboy-town

12/03/2023

This little elf is eating Santa's cookies!

📷Vickie Scott, member People's Electric Cooperative

12/01/2023

to last month being Cyber Security Awareness Month because today is national computer sercurity day? Did you take the steps suggested to protect yourself from falling victim? 👇👇

Tip 1: If you haven't alreay, enable multi-factor authentication when possible for any apps you use both on your mobile device and computers.
TIp 2: Use strong passwords including both upper and lower case letters, numbers and even special characters
Tip 3: Avoid clicking any links from accounts you don't recognize
Tip 4: Updated software regularly to ensure you have the latest versions to help stop digital intruders.

11/30/2023

Do you know where this is located? Visit our contest page and submit your answer for a chance to win! Contest closes December 10, so submit your guess today. https://bit.ly/3MCPdHO

Congratulations to your November winner Leslie Porter who correctly identified the Apache State Bank building in Apache, Oklahoma.

11/29/2023

After a weekend of shopping for the best deals and continuing onto yesterday for the best deals, today is your chance to give to those in need. We incourage you to support your local charities either monetarily or in person by serving and celebrate

📷 Central Rural Electric Cooperative

11/28/2023

there is a Christmas tree you can have year round? This year pick up a Norfolk Island pine for some additional holiday cheer and then keep it up once the Christmas season comes to a close. Follow the link to learn about other holiday plants the go beyond the traditional poinsettias. https://bit.ly/discover-blooms-beyond-tradition

11/27/2023

Let's kick off the new year looking from a different perspective, "A look from above." Submit your photos for our December photos contest by December 10 to be considered for our Reader's Favorite and featured in the January print edition. https://bit.ly/OKL-okie-snaps-submit

📷 Angie Precure , member Central Rural Electric Cooperative

11/26/2023

Think big, shop small to celebrate and support the small businesses in your community. Remember supporting small businesses is not just a transaction; it's an investment in the heartbeat of local communities🫶🏼🛍️

11/25/2023

Looking for a way to change up those leftovers? Try these individual turkey pot pies for single servings of that turkey in your refrigerator. . https://bit.ly/mio-individual-turkey-pot-pie

11/24/2023

"Be present in all things and thankful for all." —Maya Angelou

From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your time with those you are to have in your life.

11/23/2023

The table is set and guest are about to arrive—but is it for lunch or dinner? Comment below and let us know when your ideal time is for the Thanksgiving feast. 👇👇👇

Green bean casserole seems to be gettting a bad rap but may you just haven't found the right recipe? Give this homemade green bean casserole recipe a try because anyting with bacon has to be a winner, right🤷🏻‍♂️ https://bit.ly/mio-homemade-green-bean-casserole

11/22/2023

Let’s keep this going, but the dessert table only. Which classic Thanksgiving pie has to go? Two may look the same and can taste the same…will one of them make the table? Comment below👇👇

11/21/2023

One of these won't make the Thanksgiving table. Comment below👇👇

11/20/2023

Entering into Thanksgiving week and birds begin to thaw we want to know….brine or no brine?

11/19/2023

"Sourdough for Me, Sourdough for You." 📷 LeAnna Flowers, member of Oklahoma Electric

11/18/2023

Just in time for turkey day we have a recipe to test drive this weekend! Give this pumpkin crumb bar recipe a try for a twist on the traditional pumpkin pie next week https://bit.ly/mio-pumpkin-crumb-bars

11/17/2023

"A Sweet Tradition" | 📷 Amy Canova, member of Oklahoma Electric

Holiday cooking season is just a week away—What traditional foods are must in order to make the season complete? Comment below and let us know👇👇👇

11/16/2023

Need help getting the word out about an upcoming event? Let us help get the word out to our over 350,000 readers from all across the state! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KwlPRW

11/15/2023

What started as a way for students to reduce stress during finals week has grown into much more over the past 10 years. Follow the link to learn more and to meet one of the Oklahoma State University Pete's Pet Posse members. https://bit.ly/petes-pet-posse-serves-students

11/14/2023

The appreciation for an often-forgotten animal, the frog, became a mantra Daniel Beltz and his family as a whole found solace in during his recovery as they daily "fully relied on God" — F.R.O.G. Learn more: https://bit.ly/okl-triumph-over-trauma

11/13/2023

Are you looking for or maybe you have something someone else might be looking for🤷🏻‍♂️ Submit your today and check out our current listings on our website! https://bit.ly/3y8xRyr

11/12/2023

When you go to make a salad but find the lettuce looking back at you👀 Meet Birdie | 📷 Victoria Lee, El Reno

11/11/2023

Put a twist on a traditional Thanksgiving side with this browned butter mashed potatoes! https://bit.ly/mio-browned-butter-mashed-potatoes

11/10/2023

Check out this month's Oklahoma Outside article for a festive guide to unique Christmas plants for indoor beauty that go beyond the traditional poinsettia. https://bit.ly/discover-blooms-beyond-tradition

11/09/2023

Winter weather is waiting around the corner and that means chances of heavy snow or ice are luming—do you know the best ways to keep your electric meters clear and safe for your electric cooperative lineworkers? Follow the link for helpful tips you can use over the next few months. https://bit.ly/how-to-prepare-for-winter

11/08/2023

This year at a national safety conference an Oklahoma trio swept the national safety awards for their outstanding contribution to electrical safety. Learn more: https://bit.ly/oklahoma-sweeps-safety-awards

11/07/2023

Pete's Pet Posse has served students for over a decade offering canine comfort and making a difference on the campus of Oklahoma State University! https://bit.ly/petes-pet-posse-serves-students

11/06/2023

Electric cooperatives support nearly 623,000 jobs in US helping to shape both our local and national economies. Learn more in this month's commentary from OAEC General Manager Chris Meyers. https://bit.ly/co-ops-energize-economies

11/04/2023

A mouthwatering cheeseburger —

📷Taylor Dowell | Canton, Oklahoma

11/03/2023

Thanksgiving is around the corner, need a new a new recipe to try? Give this glazed smoked turkey legs recipe a try using a couple local ingredients! https://bit.ly/mio-glazed-smoked-turkey-legs

11/03/2023

A grandmother’s love and a committed medical community transformed a traumatic brain injury into a triumphant recovery. Learn more: https://bit.ly/okl-triumph-over-trauma

11/02/2023

Today during the annual Member Relations and Communications meeting OKL had the opportunity to honor and recognize the work submitted from our member cooperatives for our 2023 AMP Awards🏆 Shoutout to Central Rural Electric Cooperative for taking top honors and being name the 2023 Top Cooperative Communicator! Congratulations to all our winners👏🏼

11/02/2023

On the way to a mailbox near you is our November issue! Can't wait, follow the link to digitally flip through the pages now because our digital edition is LIVE! This month we share the story of a grandmother's love and faith there would be triumph over trauma, the success of a pet posse on an Oklahoma college campus and how to prepare for winter, which this week feels like has already arrived. https://bit.ly/okl-digital-nov23

11/01/2023

Happy Halloween! Stay safe and stay warm out there tonight! 👻🎃

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Happy first day of National Cooperative Month! What better way to celebrate with than digitally flipping through the pages of our October digital edition of OKL where we highlight the role cooperatives play in our communities, tell the tale of a small family bookbinding company, and much more! Follow the link check it out. https://bit.ly/OKL-digital-oct23

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Our September edition is fresh off the press and on its way to a mailbox near you! This month we highlight a unique artist who give bones a new life, take a look at the transformation of team sports and more! Can't wait for your print copy, well follow link to view our September digital edition LIVE today! https://bit.ly/OKLdigital-Sept23

Extreme Makeover: Capitol Edition

Watch our capitol transform before your eyes, and discover more about its new look at https://bit.ly/OKLCapitolMakeover. #OklahomaStateCapitol #OKL

How to make a Red Hot Latte

We have a "latte" love for this red hot recipe! #latte #valentinesday #recipes #redhots #prairieflavors

How to Make Sheet Pan Toffee

Traveling this #Thanksgiving? This recipe is the best to bake and take! (And it's SO easy!) Full recipe: http://bit.ly/OKLsheetpansuppers #toffee #recipes #sheetpan #PFKitchen

Table Talk - The Chicken Shack

Shhhh! We've discovered a hideout that is home to some of the best broasted chicken in Oklahoma. You might even catch a glimpse of the Chicken Capone—just don’t tell him we sent you. 😉 #TableTalk The Chicken Shack

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We're filming a how-to video for one of these amazing #PrairieFlavors recipes tomorrow! Which treat do you hope we're making? https://buff.ly/2n4Owx9 #icecream #PFKitchen

Find many of these delicious ingredients at Oklahoma farmers markets! Our friends at Oklahoma Agritourism have made a handy go-to list for you to start exploring: https://tinyurl.com/okfarmersmarkets #PFKitchen #Recipes #Thai #Curry

Top 5 Tips for Getting Healthy

Are you looking for a little #fitness inspiration? Don't miss these top tips from #OKL's panel! See the full feature here: https://goo.gl/1UBRbJ

How to Make BBQ Cups

YUM! Enhance these recipes by using local beef available at many Oklahoma Agritourism locations! https://goo.gl/Yhp9H5 #OKLBestBBQ #PFKitchen

How to Make Mini Berry Pavlovas

Mini Berry Pavlovas are perfectly paired with Oklahoma Agritourism's U-Pick farms! Pack up the family and pick your favorite berries from one of these Oklahoma members:https://goo.gl/t2VUGV There’s a whole crop of farm-fresh fun waiting for you to enjoy! Get the full recipe here: https://goo.gl/eaAaSc #PrairieFlavors

Table Talk - Blue Spruce Gelato & Sorbet

“This place is a bit of ourselves, and people loving the concept is the most encouraging and complimentary thing we could receive." Discover the story behind the handmade gelato, sorbet, craft coffee and more from Blue Spruce owners Colby and Kristen Bennett! Click here for the full scoop:https://goo.gl/PXoJPR #TableTalk #OKL #gelato #craftcoffee #sorbet Visit Stillwater Stillwater, Oklahoma Keep It Local OK

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For more than 70 years, Oklahoma Living has served Oklahoma’s rural electric cooperative members by supplying information about their local electric co-ops, affordable electricity, and Oklahoma’s rural lifestyle.

After five years of planning, Oklahoma Living came to life in January 1948 as Oklahoma Rural News - a black-and-white newspaper, roughly 8 to 12 pages long. Oklahoma Rural News began under the leadership of Lawrence Reeds, the original general manager at the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives.

The publication began as a house organ for Oklahoma’ rural electric cooperatives, and had less than 100,000 readers, most of whom were farmers. Oklahoma Rural News focused on agriculture, rural development and affordable electricity. There were minimal interactive articles on the “Homemakers’ Page” which featured recipes, patterns and pen pals.

Although 50% of our readers still own farms, the dynamic of rural Oklahoma’s inhabitants is ever-changing. Since Oklahoma Living’s beginning in the ‘40s, rural Oklahomans have become more urbanized, more recreational and more self-sustainable.