My husband and I reading books with our son. This past spring, my local thrift store offered a promotion where they gave away a free book to every child who walked through their doors on a specific day in April. While my son and I took advantage of the promotion, only later did I find […]
Ready to hit the gym for a workout? Do you need a snack to provide some energy? What kind of snack is best? When should you eat it? You may need a snack if it has been at least two to three hours since you last ate. If you had lunch at Noon and head […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged cooking, cooking with kids, family, kids and cooking, kids in the kitchen, Kids Nutrition, kitchen safety, teaching kids to cook, teaching youth to cook on February 21, 2019| 1 Comment » child cracking an egg child helping cook child helping cook child cracking an egg Recently I came across a […]
When you put on your shoes, do you ever pause for a moment to think about where those shoes have been? Every time you walk, your shoes pick up a multitude of unwanted substances. A recent study found nine different species of bacteria on the bottom of people’s shoes. And what’s even scarier, the study […]
Two years ago, when I was pregnant with my son, my husband and I did many things to prepare for his arrival. We took a childbirth class, set up a crib, decorated a nursery, and installed a car seat. What did we not know to do? Prepare for the changes that would come to our […]
May 24, 2018 by Shannon Carter It’s estimated that 83% of people who have Celiac disease are undiagnosed… or misdiagnosed with other conditions. Could you be one of those undiagnosed? With May being Celiac Disease Awareness month, now is a good time to learn more about the disease that could affect you or someone you […]
I like to dance. I am not even talking about any particular style of dance – just moving around to the music. I know I am not very good at it, and almost always I think I look out of sorts when I see myself in the living room mirror dancing. But I don’t care […]
Some people are afraid to use plastic containers for food or drinks. Other people use nothing but plastic due to the convenience. Should we be concerned or not? Some chemicals used in the lining of food cans or to make certain types of plastic containers include Bisphenol A (BPA), Perchlorate, or Phthalates. Many of these […]
I like to dance. I am not even talking about any particular style of dance – just moving around to the music. I know I am not very good at it, and almost always I think I look out of sorts when I see myself in the living room mirror dancing. But I don’t care […]
December 5, 2017 by Pat Brinkman Ready to hit the gym for a workout? Do you need a snack to provide some energy? What kind of snack is best? When should you eat it? You may need a snack if it has been at least two to three hours since you last ate. If you […]
Yachtzee-like game This afternoon my daughter comes into the living room and asks, “Where is the Yahtzee?” I was a little miffed. Why would I be upset that my 17-yo wants to do something that doesn’t involve technology? Let me explain. My parents recently came home from Florida to get their COVID-19 vaccinations and for […]
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 intake, activities and clothing during […]
You are invited to take a break! Sign up for the Ohio State University Extension, Live Healthy Live Well 6 -week Email Wellness Challenge. Two weekly e-mails will be sent directly to you from an OSU Extension Professional from October 19 – November 30, 2020. You will explore different ways to “Take a Break”. Our […]
I like to dance. I am not even talking about any particular style of dance – just moving around to the music. I know I am not very good at it, and almost always I think I look out of sorts when I see myself in the living room mirror dancing. But I don’t care […]