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 […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented action in regard to temporary business restriction and closure. Within the last week, Governor DeWine has ordered the closure of all dining rooms of bars and restaurants; closure of bowling alleys, movie theaters, recreation centers and similar businesses; and the closure of barbershops and nail salons. Yesterday’s “Stay at […]
Everywhere I turn I see a nutrition claim on food. Claims like fat free, low-carb, keto, paleo, and plant based. Social media is filled with those same claims and has groups using some of them as diets. Then add an additional layer of confusion as those groups are competing against each other on which one […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, Mindfulness, tagged Be Kind, be present, coronavirus, COVID-19, Daily reflections, Designated work space, Eat well, Exercise, Experience aquariums, Experience life, Experience museums, Experience zoos, handwashing, mindful eating, Mindfulness, physical activity, routine, Sanitizer, Stay-at Home, Uni-task, Virtual book club, Virtual concert, Virtual tour on April 2, 2020| 1 Comment » […]
In our efforts to improve nutrition and choose “healthy foods”, it can sometimes be a challenge to know what is healthy and what is not. One measure of how a food fits in to your efforts to “eat healthy” is to look at how many important nutrients the food provides for the amount of calories […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, Mindfulness, tagged Be Kind, be present, coronavirus, COVID-19, Daily reflections, Designated work space, Eat well, Exercise, Experience aquariums, Experience life, Experience museums, Experience zoos, handwashing, mindful eating, Mindfulness, physical activity, routine, Sanitizer, Stay-at Home, Uni-task, Virtual book club, Virtual concert, Virtual tour on April 2, 2020| 1 Comment » […]
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 […]
Did you know that 12 ounces of sweetened tea has 135 calories in it? Or that 12 ounces of regular soda has 136 calories? There is an alternative to these sugary drinks that can not only help you cut the calories but increase your overall well-being. The Ohio State University Extension has developed a campaign, […]
Everywhere I turn I see a nutrition claim on food. Claims like fat free, low-carb, keto, paleo, and plant based. Social media is filled with those same claims and has groups using some of them as diets. Then add an additional layer of confusion as those groups are competing against each other on which one […]
When I was a young mother, the message that we received about keeping our babies safe as they slept was to have them sleep on their stomach. We also used crib bumper pads, small pillows, stuffed animals, and of course soft, fluffy blankets. All of these recommendations have changed in the last few years. The […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Be Fit, Calcium, challenge, Exercise, Fiber, food choices, Food Decisions, Fruits & Vegetables, Get Healthy, Gluten, health, healthy choices, inorganic foods, Nutrition, organic foods, Superfoods, weight control, Wellness, whole grains on August 28, 2014| Leave a Comment » Join Ohio State University Extension for a six-week personal wellness challenge. This […]
I pick “kind”… will you? I work in Pickaway County, Ohio and the selection for our “One Book, One Community” campaign this year is Wonder by R. J. Palacio. I’ve seen the movie twice and now I am enjoying the book. If you haven’t read the book or seen the movie, I encourage you to do […]
Conversations about money might be uncomfortable for some people. When speaking with individuals about money I often hear comments like, “I don’t have enough money to budget” Or “it’s so overwhelming I don’t know where to start”. According to a FINRA Investor Education Foundation survey, 60% of those surveyed feel anxious when thinking of their […]
January 10, 2022 by Jennifer Little Human Trafficking is an issue that affects Ohioans of all socioeconomic and racial backgrounds, and Wear Blue Day is an effort to raise awareness of the signs and to, ultimately, stop this crime which destroys lives of vulnerable people in our own communities, and across the U.S. The U.S. […]
