Flatten the curve, a term many of us weren’t familiar with until a few weeks ago. Now we know all too well flattening the curve means social distancing, in order to slow the spread of a virus. We have been asked to change the way we live, work, eat, play, etc. Almost immediately, our daily […]
Posted in Healthy Finances, Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, Mindfulness, Uncategorized, tagged crock pot dessert, food preservation, fruit crisp, fruit recipes, fruit roll ups, leftover food, making jam, making jellies, saving food, strawberry jam on August 25, 2022| Leave a Comment » …make lemonade! In other words, don’t throw it out just yet! Fruit during any […]
Posted in Healthy People, Uncategorized, tagged bacteria, CDC, cook meat properly, ecoli, fever, foodsafety, outbreak, romaine lettuce, sandwiches, wash frruits and vegetables, wash hands on September 19, 2022| Leave a Comment » I was surprised when I heard last month that E.coli cases were on the rise in Wood County, the county I live and […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Exercise, hike, Journal, Mindfulness, moods, outdoor activity, routine, self-care, Summer, Wellness on July 5, 2021| Leave a Comment » Celebrating the 4th of July reminds us that we are amid the middle of Summer. The warm weather and sunny days are a perfect time to think about improving our self-care. […]
June 21, 2012 by linnettegoard As summer kicks in full force more of us will be outdoors heating up the grill. If you are like me, I don’t want to heat up the kitchen so I head outside with the food. Some simple steps will keep your food safe. KEEP COLD FOOD COLD Keep meat […]
Posted in Healthy People, Uncategorized, tagged bacteria, CDC, cook meat properly, ecoli, fever, foodsafety, outbreak, romaine lettuce, sandwiches, wash frruits and vegetables, wash hands on September 19, 2022| Leave a Comment » I was surprised when I heard last month that E.coli cases were on the rise in Wood County, the county I live and […]
Do you give sweets to your ‘sweetie’ on Valentine’s Day? According to the National Confectioners Association, 83% of Americans will give chocolate or candy on Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is the third largest holiday for the consumption of chocolate, trailing behind Christmas and Easter (US Food Market Outlook 2018). 58 million pounds of chocolate will […]
Posted in Healthy People, Uncategorized, tagged bacteria, CDC, cook meat properly, ecoli, fever, foodsafety, outbreak, romaine lettuce, sandwiches, wash frruits and vegetables, wash hands on September 19, 2022| Leave a Comment » I was surprised when I heard last month that E.coli cases were on the rise in Wood County, the county I live and […]
I love walking into the grocery store into the produce section! The colors and textures of the fruits and vegetables are bright and beautiful. Seeing my fridge at home packed with a bright selection of fresh produce is fun too if I have a plan to use them all. Open Refrigerator Filled With Fresh Fruits […]
When the lights go out do Not open your refrigerator or freezer. Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. Plan ahead; keep an appliance thermometer in the refrigerator and freezer which can help you determine the safe zones! Make sure to look in at the zones of being safe for the […]
It’s Fair and Festival time! My grandchildren love to go see, touch, and feed the farm animals. Farm animals are usually a part of the festivities with petting zoos, agricultural fairs, open farms, and shows. This activity can put your children and you at higher risk for a foodborne illness or other diseases from animals. How […]
July 11, 2022 by Shannon Carter College is a time of transition and can be extremely challenging for the student and the parents. You may have been preparing your child for college since the day she was born, but how prepared are you as a parent, to let her go? Here are some tips to […]
I’m sure you’ve seen the bumper sticker . . . . this vehicle stops at all garage and/or yard sales. Garage and yard sales are as American as “apple pie”; benefitting the seller by getting rid of things no longer wanted while the buyer may find items he/she wants or needs at a reasonable price. […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged calm, cleaning, Exercise, farmers markets, happiness, health, health plan, health screenings, local produce, makeup, medicines, nutritional benefits, spring, spring cleaning, Stress, walking on March 26, 2015| Leave a Comment » Spring has arrived! Imagine warmer days, flowers blooming and the smell of fresh cut lawns! It’s also the perfect time […]