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OG&E offers five tips for lowering winter utility bills

Oklahoma has experienced a warm fall, but we all know the cold of winter is coming. If the weather is mild or frigid, it’s good to be mindful of how you use energy, says OG&E.

“As the weather turns colder, we’d like to make our customers aware of things they can do to keep their energy costs down,” said Kathleen O’Shea, OG&E spokesperson. “Our online tool, myOGEpower, helps our customers monitor their energy use and costs, even in colder weather.”

OG&E offers the following low-cost tips for staying comfortable while managing your energy costs:

 

Gift ideas from OG&E can brighten someone’s holiday

Warmth, comfort and light … for most of us these are basic staples, but for others these basics can be luxuries. OG&E offers ways you can bring these gifts to those who may need them most.

 

Last year, OG&E introduced its Gift of Light gift card program. Gift cards can be purchased in any amount between $5 and $200 and can be used to pay an OG&E bill in full or partially.

 

Rich Architecture of Belle Grove Historic District on Tour

Rich Architecture of Belle Grove Historic District on Tour

Rich architecture of Belle Grove Historic District to be revealed at June 24 “Clayton Conversations”

A Fort Smith architect who manages 21st century alterations to historic homes in one of the state’s oldest neighborhoods will reveal the 19th century riches of the Belle Grove Historic District at the free June 24th   “Clayton Conversations.”

Graham Sharum, chair of the Fort Smith Historic District Commission, will lead attendees through the names and descriptions of the hom

The Real Deal on Soap

The Real Deal on Soap

I enjoy things that are natural, good for the environment and for your body as well. If you read my blogs, you probably know that by now.

When Piper was born, I started looking at what kind of soaps I can use for her. I took that a step closer and looked at the ingredients in all store bought soap and boy was I surprised!

Basically all store bought soap is more of a synthetic chemical detergent with artificial fragrances and colors derived primarily from petroleum. Scary!

Herbal Adventure Workshop

Learn to make healing salves, lotions for working hands and tinctures

What: Herbal Lotions, Salves, etc.
When: April 21st 2012, 9:30 -12:00 A.M.
Where: Clayton House, 514 North 6th Street, Fort Smith, AR
Cost: $15.00 (to defray cost)

Reservations: call Barbara Fowler 479-646-6902

Ann-Louise Potochnik will chair this event along with other Master Gardeners who will help with the teaching of these herbal remedies. You will take home samples and recipes that you are sure to enjoy. Hope to see you at the Clayton House for this fun event.

Specialty License Plate Features Arkansas State Parks

Specialty License Plate Features Arkansas State Parks

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) —The 52 state parks of Arkansas comprise one of the finest systems of parks and museums in the nation.  Display your pride in this park system that you own as a citizen of this great state, and help provide college scholarships for the next generation of park professionals, by purchasing a specialty license plate featuring Arkansas State Parks.  The new license plate just premiered and is available for Arkansans to purchase at the Office of Motor Vehicles.

Free Quart of Paint at Ace Hardware this Saturday!

Free Quart of Paint at Ace Hardware this Saturday!

Head over to the Ace Hardware Facebook page to print your coupon for a free quart of paint.

Then take it in to your local store to redeem on Saturday, March 10: “Free Paint Saturday!” This coupon is valid for one quart of Clark+Kensington paint; March 10 only Limit one per household, while supplies last.