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OSU Extension celebrates service at Oklahoma Conference on Volunteerism

Oklahoma State University Extension educators and volunteers from across Oklahoma attended the inaugural Oklahoma Conference on Volunteerism, held June 26-27.
OSU Extension celebrates service at Oklahoma Conference on Volunteerism
Wisely spend your tax refund

Wed, Feb 12, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – If you are lucky enough to have a tax refund coming your way, ignore for a moment the visions dancing in your head of all the ways you plan to spend the funds. Instead think about putting at least a few of those coins to work

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Getting healthy in the new year

Wed, Jan 8, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many people, the holiday season was filled with rich, high-calorie food that may have been hard to resist.

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Be safe when using electric space heaters

Mon, Dec 16, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – With temperatures slowly making their annual nosedive in Oklahoma, all of us will be seeking ways to stay toasty warm throughout the winter months.

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Go green when you clean

Mon, Dec 16, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – The phrase "clean green" has nothing to do with the cleanliness of your money. But it is a call to be more mindful of the products you use to tidy your humble abode.

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Fireplace and wood stove safety

Mon, Dec 16, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – When the weather outside is frightful, there is nothing better than a roaring fire to chase away the chill. To take full advantage of the cozy warmth, be sure to follow a few common sense precautions to cut the risk of a home

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Parents can help curb school drop out

Mon, Dec 9, 2013

While the holiday season can bring lots of good cheer, it is also a time of year when some Oklahoma students may be on the verge of making the unhappy decision to drop out of school.

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Know your winter weather terms

Thu, Dec 5, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – With major winter storms bearing down on Oklahoma, understanding which weather terms mean what will give you the traction you need to safely survive the season.

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Watch your wallet during hectic shopping season

Mon, Nov 18, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Not everyone will be filled with the holiday spirit in the coming months. That is one reason to remember to safeguard your wallet while hunting for those perfect gifts for friends and family.

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Avoid the credit card crunch by thinking first

Mon, Nov 18, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Whether they have set aside some funds or are planning to fly by the seat of their financial pants, plenty of Oklahomans will rely on credit cards to make the upcoming season bright for friends and family.

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Handling food safely helps ensure good time during holiday meals

Mon, Nov 18, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Families and friends will soon be gathering around elaborate meals to celebrate the holidays. No matter the time of year or occasion, though, hosts should keep food safety in mind while laying out the spread.

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