What is one of the dirtiest items in your purse or pocket besides money? Probably, your cell phone. Stop for a minute and think about where and when you used your cell phone. We carry them everywhere, rushing to answer or check a text message with dirty hands. We take it into the bathroom, kitchen […]
June 25, 2015 by bethstefura Massive heat waves are hitting parts of the country and breaking records. June has been a hot month with predictions that the heat will continue throughout the summer. Summer heat can be dangerous. The best defense against heat-related illness is prevention. Staying cool and making simple changes in your fluid […]
April 19, 2018 by Misty Harmon I recently spent 8 days in Costa Rica with a group of extension professionals from 10 other states learning about the culture and the history of the country. I have to say it was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. You might think, OF COURSE, how […]
August 26, 2019 by hreister Is Your Child’s Preschool Program Up to Quality? SUTQ (Step Up To Quality) is Ohio’s quality rating and improvement system for early care and education. It was implemented statewide in 2006 by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), the two entities […]
November 7, 2011 by smith3993 One of the most enjoyed parts of the holidays are the parties, dinners, buffets and snacks to graze on. Unfortunately with all these treats come extra calories and pounds. Research shows the average American eats approximately 4,500 calories from a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. This includes around 229 grams of fat […]
https://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/mp3/song.ssb.dsl.mp3 One evening, while walking down the midway at our recent county fair, I stopped when I heard the start of “The Star Spangled Banner”. People around me also stopped and stood quietly, some with their hands over their heart. Another night, when I happened to be in our OSU Extension booth talking with two FFA members, it […]
November 29, 2012 by Michelle Treber Feeling overwhelmed with the tasks you have to do for the holiday season? Does your list include: special foods to prepare, cookies to make, gifts to buy or make, gifts to wrap, cards or letters to write, friends and family to visit, and a house to clean – in […]
October 2, 2017 by Michelle Treber My brother-in-law and sister had to put their beloved dog to sleep a few months ago. Needless to say, this was a sad time for them. Tom (my brother-in-law) recently shared an observation about his weight during this time. When . they had to put their dog, Chippy to […]
September 10, 2012 by linnettegoard Many people grow a few tomatoes in their backyard. They can be planted in the landscaping, in a container on your patio, or you may have enough space for a garden. If you are a home grower you may have more tomatoes than you know what to do with. Of […]
November 19, 2020 by sharigallup In recent years, Black Friday has come to mean a lot more to me than shopping! Although there are good shopping deals available, I found myself wanting to just be in my little garden on Black Friday. It was there that I accidentally found moments of calm after the storm […]
December 11, 2015 by Michelle Treber The cooler weather makes me think about winter and one of my favorite fruits, pears. Pears are a high source of fiber (eat the skin) and a high source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects cells in the body from damage by free radicals. Free […]
October 2, 2017 by Michelle Treber My brother-in-law and sister had to put their beloved dog to sleep a few months ago. Needless to say, this was a sad time for them. Tom (my brother-in-law) recently shared an observation about his weight during this time. When . they had to put their dog, Chippy to […]
https://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/mp3/song.ssb.dsl.mp3 One evening, while walking down the midway at our recent county fair, I stopped when I heard the start of “The Star Spangled Banner”. People around me also stopped and stood quietly, some with their hands over their heart. Another night, when I happened to be in our OSU Extension booth talking with two FFA members, it […]
Are you eating wheat products? Lately, the news has included many stories on how wheat is bad for you causing abdominal fat, triggering diseases, and being linked with Alzheimer’s, headaches, depression and others. If all that is true why is wheat recommended in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, by nutrition experts and American Heart Association? […]