Family and Consumer Sciences

Thu, May 14, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Dealing with the aftermath of a flood can be overwhelming. No matter where you decide to start the cleaning up, it is important to keep safety in mind.

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – For nearly 35 years, Karen Armbruster has served Woods County as a family and consumer sciences/4-H educator for the Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension.

Tue, Mar 31, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service has introduced a new online co-parenting course.

Mon, Mar 30, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is the kind of task that often falls to the bottom of the priority list, but preparing ahead of a possible emergency or disaster reduces the risk of harm to you and your family.

Mon, Mar 30, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Are you one of the lucky ones anticipating a tax refund this year? While you are busy dreaming up all the ways you will spend it, think of putting at least a few of those dollars to work creating a brighter financial future for you and your family.

Mon, Mar 30, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – When it comes to saving a dollar or two, there are no shortage of ways to nickel and dime your way to a respectable wad of cash – save your loose change, brown bag your lunch, quit smoking, or cut down on buying specialty coffees, soda or other unhealthy snacks.

Mon, Mar 30, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – These days, we can get all sorts of things on demand, even our home appliances. For example, tankless water heaters provide hot water with a flick of the hot-water tap.

Tue, Dec 16, 2014

When she was a child, Charlotte Tucker recalls being fascinated by her grandmother, who would sit in her rocking chair and quilt. These days, it is others who are amazed at Tucker’s true gift for an old-fashioned craft with a robust present-day popularity. In fact, her skill recently has been on full display after she quilted the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service’s official centennial anniversary quilt.

Fri, Nov 21, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Sharp edges and points, cords and strings, small parts and flying objects. None of these is most likely top of mind when you are scouring stores and the Internet trying to fulfill your kids’ holiday wish lists.

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many Oklahoma families, a succulent turkey or juicy ham paired with perfectly seasoned dressing is the centerpiece of the traditional holiday meal. But, what do you do when you are hosting guests with special dietary needs?

Tue, Nov 18, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Worried about successfully picking your way through the holiday rush without growing out of your favorite pair of pants?

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – The new single-load detergent packets populating store shelves might make doing laundry quicker and easier, but if young children happen to get ahold of one of the packets, it could make them sick.