June 25, 2024 by bethstefura Every summer set aside some time and invite your grandchildren for a visit. Creating strong family connections is crucial in our overall well-being and happiness. My grandchildren live out of the state and each July we plan a weeklong visit to stay with us in Ohio. We love having them […]
The holiday season is here! Holiday celebrations often center around food. We plan to manage our healthy meal plan during the holidays and avoid weight gain yet find ourselves in the office breakroom with a tray of cookies, opening the door to your neighbors’ famous peanut butter fudge or get an invite to go out […]
December 2, 2021 by bethstefura The holiday season is here! Holiday celebrations often center around food. We plan to manage our healthy meal plan during the holidays and avoid weight gain yet find ourselves in the office breakroom with a tray of cookies, opening the door to your neighbors’ famous peanut butter fudge or get […]
May 30, 2017 by lisabarlage Most schools have either finished up in the last week, or will be wrapping up in the next week or so. Initially everyone in the family is excited and there are lots of ideas of what to do – but it doesn’t take long and we hear those famous words […]
In Recognition of National Sewing Month – Your workspace can be a place for a vacation from the cares and worries of your life. It may be a place to be comforted, warmed and soothed; a place to dream your own dreams; a place to create that gives you tangible form to those dreams. It […]
September 24, 2012 by lisabarlage In Recognition of National Sewing Month – Your workspace can be a place for a vacation from the cares and worries of your life. It may be a place to be comforted, warmed and soothed; a place to dream your own dreams; a place to create that gives you tangible […]
As I plan my summer travel, I wondered what changes I could make before I even purchase my tickets that would make trekking across the ocean just a bit more sustainable. According to the Vacationer, 82% of Americans plan on traveling this summer with 25% planning to head abroad in 2024. Regardless of where travelers […]
May 7, 2020 by bethstefura Today we are reminded of the importance of a healthy immune system. Our body’s ability to fight infection and disease depends on our immune system. Good nutrition is important to support a healthy immune system. Eat well by choosing nutrient rich foods, such as the following to boost your immune […]
March 15, 2021 by barton345 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 […]
February 3, 2020 by jmlobb Most soups and stews are made from a base of stock or broth. Have you ever wondered what the difference is between these two items? The main differences are: the use of bones or meat length of cooking time the type of seasonings added Stock is made using bones (unless […]
March 10, 2022 by lisabarlage Join the “Spring Into Wellness” Email Challenge Now! Challenge Dates: April 4 – May 15, 2022 Topics Covered: Financial Wellness Social Wellness Intellectual Wellness Creative Wellness Environmental Wellness Emotional Wellness Physical Wellness Occupational Wellness Spiritual Wellness Balance What is the cost? It’s FREE!! Who can participate? Any adult with an […]
I am a creature of habit. I find comfort in an environment that is structured, orderly, neat, and reliable. I enjoy having a procedure for everything I do. However, the past week has been anything but predictable. Like you, my home and work schedules and routines have flown out the window! As a result, I […]
Website Details Lisa is an Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Ross County. Her specialization is health and wellness. She enjoys working with diabetic groups, workplaces, youth wellness programs, and extending community programs by working with other agencies. She is married and has a daughter who is a Buckeye. In her free time she enjoys […]
May 7, 2019 by powers1barker Ohio AgrAbility is part of a national program dedicated to “cultivating accessible agriculture” by “helping injured or disabled famers.” Ohio AgrAbility and the OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences have partnered for many years at the Farm Science Review to show how Universal Design concepts from the home can also […]