December 17, 2018 by jmlobb Have you finished your holiday shopping for the year? Or, like me, do you tend to put off shopping until the last minute because there are people on your list that are hard to gift? When lacking creative ideas for those hard-to-gift individuals, many of us default to items such […]
During this time of uncertainty, I am choosing to focus on the things that remain the same. I am still a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, a co-worker, a friend, an educator, and much more. My family, my friends, my neighbors, my co-workers, and my community still need me, maybe more than ever. […]
March 3, 2016 by Daniel Remley It is easy to forget about the sun in springtime after a long dreary winter. Therefore many people sun burn in the spring because they forget about sun safety. Excess sun exposure can greatly increase one’s risk of developing skin cancer which, according to the American Cancer Society […]
This year, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to join over 100 of my colleagues in reading and discussing the book Why are all the Black kids sitting together in the cafeteria? by Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum. Together, we chose to focus on racial literacy through a yearlong book club and respectful dialogue series. […]
February 21, 2018 by Candace J. Heer We all experience chaos in our lives, some of us more so than others. Examples include the car breaking down, refrigerator going on the fritz, accidently overdrawing your checking account, and receiving unexpected visitors. The list goes on. However, for the past five weeks I have been experiencing […]
As thoughts of summer activities start to fill people’s minds, images of beaches, pool trips, and one’s favorite refreshing beverage are often visualized. As the weather heats up, people all over the world swarm to bodies of water to find a refreshing relief from the hot sun. However, what about our bodies of water? The […]
April 16, 2018 by kathygreen24 “There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again.” – Elizabeth Lawrence Searching for more quality time with family and children? Might they be your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or students? Want to “unplug” […]
Every year around this time my daughter and I start looking at camps that she wants to attend over the summer. Sending your child to camp can be overwhelming for the first time. When picking a camp think about your child’s interests. You may also want to consider your family finances. How much can you […]
July 7, 2016 by lisabarlage Those of you who know me well will remember that I took about two months off this winter to recover from shoulder surgery (and a fractured foot too). Unfortunately for me, I couldn’t plan ahead to make recovery easier, as I fell, rather than having surgery for normal wear-and-tear. As […]
Have you ever sprained an ankle? Stepped on a nail? Burned your hand on the iron or oven? If so, you’ve experienced inflammation. Inflammation is a normal, healthy response to injury; it is your body’s first “responder.” In the same way that an EMT at an accident scene begins to triage various injuries, your body […]
May 17, 2021 by Pat Brinkman Mid-May and farmers’ markets are back. Farmers’ markets are great places to get fresh produce (often picked that morning) and get inspired to eat and/or cook with fresh ingredients. Since this is the beginning of the fresh produce season in Ohio, produce will probably be limited for a few […]
December 23, 2013 by lisabarlage When we hear PEACE – we think “Peace on Earth” or “Peace within our family” or “Peace between countries”. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary describes Peace as “Quiet and tranquility” or “Harmony in Personal Relationships”. Let’s think about how we can have personal PEACE in our lives. P – Use the P […]
It’s been over thirty years since Chia Pets were all the rage, and today, chia is popular once again! This time around, though, chia seeds are trending in the food world because of their nutritional benefits. Hailing from a plant in the mint family, chia seeds have long been cultivated and consumed in Central and […]
Fresh Blueberries As acknowledged by the North American Blueberry Council and the United States Department of Agriculture, July is Blueberry Month. What a tasty celebration this will be! In addition to the wonderful flavor that blueberries provide, there are also many health benefits related to consuming these juicy fruits. Some recent research suggests the following: […]
