Children who spend a lot of time outdoors benefit from exposure to nature in myriad ways, some of which may surprise even the most devoted outdoorsmen. According to a 2006 study published in the journ...

1 15 oz. can pure pumpkin puree ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract ¾ cup evaporated milk ⅔ cup all-purpose flour 2 tsps. pumpkin pie spice mix ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. baking soda ¼ ...

1 15oz can 100% pure pumpkin 2 eggs ½ cup applesauce 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 15.25oz pkg. spice cake mix 1 cup flour ½ cup sugar 2 tsps. cinnamon ½ tsp. ground nutmeg ¼ tsp. ground cloves Prehea...

1 29oz can pumpkin puree 1 cup packed brown sugar ¾ cup apple cider 2 tsps. pure vanilla extract 3 cinnamon sticks 2 tsps. pumpkin pie spice, to taste Combine pureed pumpkin, vanilla, apple juice, spi...

Easy Pumpkin Bread 1 cup canola oil 2 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs 2 tsps. pure vanilla extract 2 cups packed pumpkin puree 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsps. baking...

Bored Okie Events and the Muskogee Civic Center, 425 Boston, Muskogee, is preparing to host the Okie Winterfest, Nov. 24 – 26, an event that promises a weekend of family fun filled with arts, crafts, ...

We had nine weigh in this Monday. We had new member, Karen, join our chapter today. Welcome to TOPS 0737 Sallisaw! We had a chapter loss of 6.5 pounds. Billie, had the best weight loss of 2.4 pounds. ...

Vian’s 6th annual Burnin’ Down Main Street, featuring a car show and burn-out competition, is set for Saturday, Nov. 4, in downtown Vian at the Anna Belle Farmer Park. This year’s event is hosted once...

OCT. 30, 2023 SOURCE: GASBUDDY Average gasoline prices in Oklahoma have fallen 9.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.06/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 2,294 stations in Oklah...

The Marble City Historical Society will hold a Thanksgiving Take It Home Dinner at the Bank from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Old Citizen’s State Bank in Marble City. The cost will be $12 per plate and ...

Cherokee Nation is once again celebrating Native perspective and influence on the comic con scene with the return of SkasdiCon. The family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 4, from noon...

Last weekend’s party was a good one. I have to admit though, I am beginning to wonder if, at 45, I am getting a little too old for the late nights trying to get everything ready for the party. Between...

This week we had 10 weigh in. We had a net gain of .4 of a pound. Donna had the best weight loss of 2.8 pounds. Our chapter challenge is to call a TOPS sister and encourage her. Our Two Bit Bowl winne...

For me, Halloween is a time of creativity and family. We make decorations for months and spend time together as a family. It’s a time of friends and fellowship and a time to celebrate another year. Fo...

1 tsp. dry active yeast ⅔ cup warm water 1 Tbsp. sugar 4 Tbsps. avocado oil 2⅔ cup all-purpose flour ¼ tsp. salt 2-4 drops green food gel, more or less as needed for desired color Toppings for eyes an...

Mummy Bread 1 loaf French baguette 2 Tbsps. unsalted butter Garlic powder or salt to taste Cheese slices, cut into strips or string cheese, peeled apart Food as desired for eyes (I used a bit of tomat...

4 cups all-purpose flour 8 tsps. aluminum free baking powder 4 tsps. sugar ¼ tsp salt 2¼ cups milk, warmed ¼ cup oil Purple and orange food dye Preheat oven to 430°F. Line 9x5” loaf pan with parchment...

Dough 2¼ tsps. active dry yeast 2 tsps. sugar 1¼ cups warm water Red food dye ¼ tsp. salt 3 cups all-purpose flour Brimstone Topping ½ cup warm water 1 Tbsp. active dry yeast 1 Tbsp. sugar ¾ cup rice ...

Eight ladies weighed in this Monday. We had a net loss of 1.3 pounds and Mary had the best weight loss of 2.9 pounds. Our chapter challenge is to call a TOPS sister and encourage her. Our Two Bit Bowl...

Spaghetti squash is a winter vegetable, but readily available year round. It has a nice, nutty flavor and is super easy to cook. It’s a trifecta of perfection when it comes to choices-available, flavo...