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Oklahoma Living Magazine

Oklahoma Living Magazine "Oklahoma Living" is the state's largest monthly publication with a readership of more than 650,000.

"Oklahoma Living" is the state's largest monthly publication, published for consumer-members of Oklahoma's rural electric cooperatives by the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives since 1948. 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 Oklahoma. 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."

“Frost Flower” 📷 Melba Wegert, member of Cookson Hills Electric
05/20/2023

“Frost Flower” 📷 Melba Wegert, member of Cookson Hills Electric

Looking for a one-pot dinner idea that you can eat on all weekend multiple ways or use for your weekly meal prep on Sund...
05/19/2023

Looking for a one-pot dinner idea that you can eat on all weekend multiple ways or use for your weekly meal prep on Sunday? Visit link to give this One Pot Salsa Chicken recipe a go and then let us know! https://bit.ly/mioOnePotSalsaChicken

Rural broadband is a game changer, and rural electric cooperatives know that too well. Follow the link to learn what nin...
05/19/2023

Rural broadband is a game changer, and rural electric cooperatives know that too well. Follow the link to learn what nine electric cooperatives in Oklahoma are doing to provide high speed internet to their memebers! https://bit.ly/powering-connections

📷 OEC Fiber

This is the last month to enter our OK Take10 photo contest—have you entered yet? Follow the link to learn more! https:/...
05/18/2023

This is the last month to enter our OK Take10 photo contest—have you entered yet? Follow the link to learn more! https://bit.ly/Submit-OKLTake10-23

📷 Angie Precure | 2021 Winner, Sunrise/sunset

Need help getting the word out about an upcoming event? Let us help get the word out to our over 350,000 readers from al...
05/17/2023

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! https://bit.ly/3KwlPRW

G is for Gardens and after all the rain this state has received they are sure to be in full bloom soon! Follow the link ...
05/16/2023

G is for Gardens and after all the rain this state has received they are sure to be in full bloom soon! Follow the link to find out where you can explore all the blooms, both indoors and outdoors. https://bit.ly/travel-okla-a-to-z

📷 Myriad Botanical Gardens | Oklahoma City

"First my mother, forever my friend." —UnknownTo all those mothers and friends, happy Mothers' Day🌷
05/14/2023

"First my mother, forever my friend." —Unknown

To all those mothers and friends, happy Mothers' Day🌷

"Clouds roll across Wagoner County" 📷Gena Parsons, member Lake Region Electric
05/13/2023

"Clouds roll across Wagoner County" 📷Gena Parsons, member Lake Region Electric

Need a dessert that can be topped with just about anything and is sure to please everyone…oh, and it's made with Oklahom...
05/12/2023

Need a dessert that can be topped with just about anything and is sure to please everyone…oh, and it's made with Oklahoma born companies and products? Follow link and give the Hansen's angel food cake a test run this weekend before your next backyard gathering. https://bit.ly/44NPMZn

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week let's throw it back to a 2021 feature highlighting four Oklahoma teachers who serv...
05/12/2023
Special Needs for Special Students

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week let's throw it back to a 2021 feature highlighting four Oklahoma teachers who serve a group of amazing students in our state.

Oklahoma teachers inspire confidence and empower special needs students.

Did you know there are 38 state parks in Oklahoma, and depending on where you live in the state one may be a quick day-t...
05/11/2023

Did you know there are 38 state parks in Oklahoma, and depending on where you live in the state one may be a quick day-trip away! Follow the link to learn more about traving Oklahoma from A to Z. https://bit.ly/travel-okla-a-to-z

📷 Gloss Mountain State Park

Have you entered our 2023 OK Take10 contest yet? Contest closes at the end of the month—don't miss your chance! https://...
05/10/2023

Have you entered our 2023 OK Take10 contest yet? Contest closes at the end of the month—don't miss your chance! https://bit.ly/Submit-OKLTake10-23

📷 Jessica Webster | 2021 Finalist, Flowers Category

As the school year wraps up it's time to start planning those summer trips—need help with some ideas? Follow the link to...
05/09/2023

As the school year wraps up it's time to start planning those summer trips—need help with some ideas? Follow the link to learn about the many museum options our has to offer! https://bit.ly/travel-okla-a-to-z

📷 Will Rogers Museum | Claremore, OK

Deep in the rolling plains of Adair County in northeastern Oklahoma, a group of Cherokee elders gather to prepare the la...
05/07/2023

Deep in the rolling plains of Adair County in northeastern Oklahoma, a group of Cherokee elders gather to prepare the land and protect plants that have long played a role in the cultural health and history of the Cherokee Nation and keeping tradition sacred. https://bit.ly/keeping-tradition-sacred

📷 John Ross Cherokee Nation Medicine Keeper inspecting the bark of a black cherry tree | Courtesy Photo

"Beauty Before the Beast" 📷 Sherri Gamble, member Northfork Electric
05/06/2023

"Beauty Before the Beast" 📷 Sherri Gamble, member Northfork Electric

With summer just around the corner it’s time to start thinking of something quick, simple and easy to clean up after! Fo...
05/05/2023

With summer just around the corner it’s time to start thinking of something quick, simple and easy to clean up after! Follow link for these "fresh summer flavors" from highlighting some Oklahoma based companies. https://bit.ly/mio-fresh-summer-flavors

To all our bird watchers and photographers out there, Happy 📷 Sarah Rodefeld | 2021 OK Take10 Best of Show
05/05/2023

To all our bird watchers and photographers out there, Happy

📷 Sarah Rodefeld | 2021 OK Take10 Best of Show

🎺🎺 Special announcement—Please help us congratulate our Managing Editor, Hayley Leatherwood, for earning the Certified C...
05/03/2023

🎺🎺 Special announcement—Please help us congratulate our Managing Editor, Hayley Leatherwood, for earning the Certified Cooperative Communicator designation from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, NRECA . Hayley is passionate about serving Oklahoma’s electric cooperatives and their members. We applaud her unwavering commitment, service and dedication! Congratulations, Hayley! 🎉👏👏

Yesterday members of the Cooperative Broadband Coalition, made up of nine Oklahoma electric cooperatives, celebrated 100...
05/03/2023

Yesterday members of the Cooperative Broadband Coalition, made up of nine Oklahoma electric cooperatives, celebrated 100,000+ connected households. Congratulations on this amazing accomplishment🎉 Follow link to learn more! https://bit.ly/powering-connections

05/02/2023
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Summer is just around the corner and our May edition offers summer travel ideas from A to Z, pruning tips for growing blackberry bushes sure to produce more than enough fruit for summertime baking, and speaking of baking, be sure to check out our Prairy Flavors sections highlighting a couple recipes full of summertime flavors. Use link to view our digital edition available now! https://bit.ly/okl-digital-may23

Best of luck to all those who  today!   the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon  was voted as the states best run for our 20...
04/30/2023

Best of luck to all those who today!

the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon was voted as the states best run for our 2021 Best of OKL contest? Follow link to learn more: https://bit.ly/BestOfOKL21

When you hear “Hey, look what I found!” coming from a kid you just never know what to expect. Let’s see what they found!...
04/29/2023

When you hear “Hey, look what I found!” coming from a kid you just never know what to expect. Let’s see what they found! From the furry ones to the eight-legged ones and anything between, let’s see those critter pics. Photos must be submitted by May 10 for consideration in our “Reader’s Favorite” contest. https://bit.ly/OKL-okie-snaps-submit

Restoring the power after a severe storm involves much more than just flipping a switch at a substation or pulling a fal...
04/28/2023

Restoring the power after a severe storm involves much more than just flipping a switch at a substation or pulling a fallen tree off a downed power line. Follow link to learn more https://bit.ly/PowerRestorationAfterOutage

Join us in wishing OKL's Field Editor, Lance Shaw, a happy birthday!! Lance is the creative brain behind your , and he i...
04/27/2023

Join us in wishing OKL's Field Editor, Lance Shaw, a happy birthday!! Lance is the creative brain behind your , and he is always striving for the best ways to connect with you and make our pages come to life online! We are grateful to have him on the team and would love your help celebrating him today!

Do you know where this is located? Visit our  contest page and submit your answer for a chance to win! Contest closes Ma...
04/27/2023

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

Congratulations to your April winner Lisa Thomas who correctly identified the Eastern Oklahoma Tuberculosis Sanatorium in Talihina, Oklahoma.

Are you looking for or maybe you have something someone else might be looking for🤷🏻‍♂️ Submit your  today and check out ...
04/26/2023

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

Saddles the fit like a glove, for both rider and horse, have been the standard for a family saddlery that has been makin...
04/25/2023

Saddles the fit like a glove, for both rider and horse, have been the standard for a family saddlery that has been making custom saddles since 1919. Follow the link to learn more! https://bit.ly/OKL-CraftingALegacy

"Off to work in the Vineyard." 📷 Deone Fisher, Cimarron Electric
04/22/2023

"Off to work in the Vineyard." 📷 Deone Fisher, Cimarron Electric

Did you try our last two deviled egg suggestions but discover you like to keep it more traditional? Have no fear  is her...
04/21/2023

Did you try our last two deviled egg suggestions but discover you like to keep it more traditional? Have no fear is here with their classic herb deviled egg recipe. Follow the link to see how it compares to grandmas😉 https://bit.ly/MIO-ClassicHerbEggs

For a lineworker it's not just safety first, it's safety always, no matter what they find when answering a call. Follow ...
04/21/2023

For a lineworker it's not just safety first, it's safety always, no matter what they find when answering a call. Follow the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/GritBehindTheGrid

Today we pause to honor and remember those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever.
04/20/2023

Today we pause to honor and remember those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever.

Need help getting the word out about an upcoming event? Let us help get the word out to our over 300,000 readers from al...
04/19/2023

Need help getting the word out about an upcoming event? Let us help get the word out to our over 300,000 readers from all across the state! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KwlPRW

Have you submitted you photos yet for this year's OK Take10 photo contest? Your photo could be featured on the cover of ...
04/18/2023

Have you submitted you photos yet for this year's OK Take10 photo contest? Your photo could be featured on the cover of our July edition. Deadline to submit is May 31. https://bit.ly/Submit-OKLTake10-23

📷 Hiedi Gardner, spring/summer category winner 2021

“Natures Morning Drink”   📷Olivia McAlister, Red River Valley Rural Electric
04/15/2023

“Natures Morning Drink”

📷Olivia McAlister, Red River Valley Rural Electric

Last week we featured a way to spice up egg game so this week let's tone it down a little but still step it up from your...
04/14/2023

Last week we featured a way to spice up egg game so this week let's tone it down a little but still step it up from your traditional deviled egg recipes of the past. Follow the link to give this bacon deviled egg recipe because everyone know bacon makes everything better🥓🥚 https://bit.ly/MIO-bacon-deviled-eggs

For one Oklahoma family it's not a one-size-fits-all way of thinking when it comes to crafting championship worthy saddl...
04/14/2023

For one Oklahoma family it's not a one-size-fits-all way of thinking when it comes to crafting championship worthy saddles. Follow the link to learn how for over a century the Veach family has hand tooled saddles to meet the needs of customers. https://bit.ly/OKL-CraftingALegacy

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Your submissions and ideas are always welcome at "Oklahoma Living!" Our readers are very valuable to us, and we love to hear from you! For Editorial, Advertising and Submission information, please contact our General Offices at: P.O. Box 54309, Oklahoma City, OK 73154-1309 Phone (405) 478-1455 Online: www.ok-living.coop Oklahoma Living Magazine will reserve the right to monitor, filter and remove any content (text, links, video, etc.) that is deemed inappropriate on social media pages including, but not limited to: profane language or content; content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation; sexual content or links to sexual content and text or links encouraging any kind of illegal activity. Oklahoma Living WILL NOT publish or promote political ads nor will Oklahoma Living endorse candidates running for public office. Oklahoma Living reserves the right to delete any and all posts made by Oklahoma Living social media followers that endorse and/or promote political candidates. Likes, follows and interactions are not endorsements. Oklahoma Living is neither responsible for the content nor endorses any site which has a link to or from this page.

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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.


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Words fail me on expressing the spirit of Victoria Smith.
Very honored to have shot the cover of
Oklahoma Living Magazine + sharing this little one's fierce light of resilience, beauty and focus on becoming the first black, barrel racing champion with Cystic Fibrosis.
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Meet a Bristow family who provides a farmer focused solution to help feed the hungry. Thank you Oklahoma Living Magazine for also featuring our wonderful Farm to Table program!

To read more, follow this link: https://www.okl.coop/story/oklahoma-food-bank-farm-to-table/
Meet a Bristow family who provides a farmer focused solution to help feed the hungry. Thank you Oklahoma Living Magazine for also featuring our wonderful Farm to Table program!

To read more, follow this link: https://www.okl.coop/story/oklahoma-food-bank-farm-to-table/
I just found a photo contest for Oklahoma Living Magazine, and it couldn't have come at a better time. I'm going to submit a photo of my dear Xena, who passed away a year ago today. She was the best pug that ever pugged, and I miss her every day. I still cry for her, but I want to honor her memory in some way.

I'll let you know where you can vote for her photo!

Haute Press encourages you to today! Check out the April issue of Power Circuit, a supplement to Oklahoma Living Magazine.

https://www.vvec.com/sites/default/files/Power_Circuit/powercircuit_2023_april.pdf
We want to congratulate Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative for winning Oklahoma Living Magazine Top Rural Electric Communicator award! Your team does an outstanding job communicating with members and we are proud of your efforts to communicate with excellence. Kudos to the NOEC Team! Very well deserved!
Another amazing feature about an amazing woman in the industry! Oklahoma Living Magazine Central Rural Electric Cooperative
It's the first day of spring and we're celebrating with some recipes from one of our sister magazines, Oklahoma Living Magazine. Seriously, how good does this blueberry almond granola square look?! 🌸🌷
This month, Oklahoma Living Magazine is celebrating women in energy! Check out Amanda’s story below with Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Happy Women’s History Month!
🏈 Need a last-minute Super Bowl party snack idea? Oklahoma Living Magazine has you covered! Queso always is a hit, but this one takes it up a notch! recipe
Recipe here: https://bit.ly/403bZA1
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We were proud to be featured in the October issue of Oklahoma Living Magazine. A big thanks to Courtney Leeper Girgis for some great photos and helping us share our little slice of heaven. I think she says it best: “Circus tigers with a conservation cause find retirement at Growler Pines.”
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We want to wish a Happy Birthday to Oklahoma Living Magazine’s advertising manager, Macey! We appreciate Macey's hard work to ensure the success of our trade publication.