Does the month of December have you in a rush or panic to achieve the perfect holiday? Can you adjust your ideal holiday to be more realistic, so you don’t set yourself up for stress, disappointment or exhaustion? Set Priorities Set priorities before the whirlwind begins. Separate tasks you truly enjoy from those you do […]
3 a Day for Bone Health and Healthy Weight Dairy’s Unique Nutrient Combination Searching for more nutrients? Look no further than low-fat and fat-free milk, cheese, and yogurt. Together, they pack a powerful nutritional punch: • Calcium • Potassium • Phosphorus • Protein, • Vitamins A, D and B12, riboflavin, and niacin (niacin equivalents). Dairy […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Arbor Day, clean air, clean water, Earth Day, environment, environmental wellness, state trees, tree, tree planting on April 21, 2016| Leave a Comment » Do you remember planting a tree for Arbor Day? Do you know the meaning of Arbor Day? This day was set aside for tree planting back […]
Posted in Healthy Relationships, tagged family, Family Memories, Family Recipe, family traditions, Grandma, Grandpa, Heirlooms, Heritage, Quilt, relationships, Traditions on February 25, 2013| Leave a Comment » You have a favorite necklace that was passed down to you from your grandmother. You realize that no one in your family knows the history of the piece […]
Website Details Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, M.S., Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County/Heart of Ohio. Her specialization is health and wellness. She focuses on workplace wellness, youth wellness and food safety. She enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and son. Older Posts »
Saturdays are an exciting day our house. My wife and I head out to run (separately) in the morning, each of us with a dog in step, and when we return sometime in the early afternoon, it’s time to EAT. And eat. And eat. Saturday my wife cooked up a pot of homemade mac & […]
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 […]
There is a popular sitcom with an infamous scene about what does it mean to “fold in the cheese”? The dynamic mother-son duo dispute how to fold in cheese…with neither knowing how to fold, leaves me laughing with tears in my eyes every time! When baking it is important to know the differences between common […]
July 1, 2013 by bethstefura Each year on July 4, Americans celebrate our independence with picnics, barbecues, parades, fireworks and family gatherings. Let’s celebrate safely this Fourth of July with the following safety tips. Food Safety Practices •Perishable foods are limited to 2 hours sitting at room temperature (just one hour if it is over […]
National Family Week is an annual celebration observed during the week of Thanksgiving and is designed to encourage families to spend quality time together. It’s an opportunity to plan a variety of activities that encourage family outings and togetherness. Research suggests it is critical to spend quality time together as a family, especially at the […]
January 15, 2015 by Pat Brinkman Time to clean your coffee maker? Using it each morning many of us forget to take the time to clean it. If you just heat water in it why do you have to clean it? Mold and bacteria love a moist environment. Not drying it out between uses can […]
November 30, 2010 by jennyeven It’s that time of year again for holiday office luncheons, parties, and family gatherings filled with festivities and food everywhere. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, the holiday season is filled with treats that tempt even the most disciplined of individuals. But is holiday weight gain inevitable? Not if you follow […]
May 16, 2016 by marilynrabe When my daughter was a toddler, she had a talking toy Bullwinkle Moose that said “walking is good for you!” For years it was a bit of a family joke and every time we went for a walk, someone had to quote Bullwinkle. Now, science is firmly behind the concept […]
March 31, 2011 by lisabarlage A question or comment that I have heard frequently about vegetables is “Should I eat fresh? Frozen? Or canned?” “I hear that frozen are better for you.” I have had several people ask about this lately so I thought maybe I should look for some research – rather than just […]
