Cooperative Living Magazine

08/01/2025

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! Our Cooperative Focus story highlights Northern Virginia Motion Picture Co-Op, a unique nonprofit group that helps local filmmakers achieve their dreams. To read the full story, visit www.co-opliving.com.

07/28/2025

The August issue is hitting mailboxes now! Our Cooperative Focus story highlights Northern Virginia Motion Picture Co-Op, a unique nonprofit group that helps local filmmakers achieve their dreams. In honor of National Dog Month, we have tips on planning the perfect vacation with your furry family member, as well as a feature on a Rappahannock Electric Cooperative-served dog swimming facility that improves canine mobility and quality of life. Our Dining with Peggy column reviews Royals of Troy in Troy, Va., and you'll find some savory seafood recipes in this issue's Cooperative Kitchen column. If you love cats, this issue's Say Cheese column — "Feline Mischievous" theme — will make you smile. There is something for everyone to enjoy in this issue! As always, thanks for reading Cooperative Living!

07/25/2025

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER. Morgan loves everything about the summer. This photo was sent to us by Cooperative Living reader Melissa Myers. Thanks for sharing, Melissa!

GOT A PHOTO? If you’d like to share it with other CL readers, please email with caption info to [email protected]. If it is published in the Say Cheese column (in print), we’ll send you a $20 Amazon gift card credit.

07/24/2025

COOL CANINE. Summer is the best time for Poppy to take a snooze on the pool float. This photo was sent to us by Cooperative Living reader Jo Ann Stuever. Thanks for sharing, Jo Ann!

GOT A PHOTO? If you’d like to share it with other CL readers, please email with caption info to [email protected]. If it is published in the Say Cheese column (in print), we’ll send you a $20 Amazon gift card credit.

07/22/2025

CONTEST WINNERS! Our WHATZIT winner for the July issue is Helen Guilford of Lake Frederick, Va. She's a member of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative and correctly guessed that it was a photo of Peanut Shells. Our July WHEREZIT winner, who found the CL logo on Page 26, is Gary Brokmeier of Disputanta, Va., a member of Prince George Electric Cooperative. Both winners will receive a $25 Amazon gift card credit via email!

Congratulations, Helen and Gary! Thank you to everyone who participates in Cooperative Living contests!

07/22/2025

07/22/2025

DOGGONE SMART. Clover is wondering if this book is to help people take pictures of dogs or to help dogs take pictures of people. This adorable photo was sent to us by Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative member Lynn Peters. Thanks for sharing, Lynn!

GOT A PHOTO? If you’d like to share it with other CL readers, please email with caption info to [email protected]. If it is published in the Say Cheese column (in print), we’ll send you a $20 Amazon gift card credit.

07/17/2025

HAPPY & HEALTHY. We've got some affordable and healthy meal ideas for your next grocery trip! To read the full column, visit www.co-opliving.com/13754/healthy-on-a-budget/.

07/15/2025

BACKYARD BEAUTY. Cooperative Living reader Lisa Wright of Crimora, Va., sent us this photo of one of her garden delights. Thanks for sharing, Lisa!

GOT A PHOTO? If you’d like to share it with other CL readers, please email with caption info to [email protected]. If it is published in the Say Cheese column (in print), we’ll send you a $20 Amazon gift card credit.

07/14/2025

DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS! This issue's Green Thumb columnist is dishing out the dirt on how to properly prep for a plant paradise. The secret is in the soil! To read the full story, visit www.co-opliving.com/13759/all-the-dirt-on-creating-good-soil/.

07/11/2025

DRUMROLL, PLEASE! In this issue, we announce the winners of the 23rd annual Cooperative Living Youth Art Contest! We also introduce you to our talented Best in Show winner from Hurlock, Md. To read the full story, visit www.co-opliving.com/13674/america-the-beautiful-2/.

07/09/2025

HOW SWEET! This issue's Cooperative Kitchen column takes the cake -- literally! -- with sweet and fruity cake recipes that are tasty and scrumptious! To view the full column, visit www.co-opliving.com/13795/sweet-fruity-desserts/.