October 19, 2020 by barton345 I heard a quote recently that stood out to me: “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” I feel often like the days are flying or moving faster than I would like. This quote reminded me that I am in control. Controlling your time […]
If you pay much attention to health and nutrition news, you’ve probably heard about probiotics. But for those of you who aren’t familiar with probiotics, here is a basic primer. Probiotics are live, healthy bacteria in foods that we commonly consume. The bacteria pass into our digestive tract and promote health by helping digest our food, synthesizing vitamin K, and […]
Do you ever feel like a hamster in the wheel just spinning around and around? Or like the world around you is always demanding something more from you? Life has a way of swallowing us up if we don’t manage our schedules. As I look at my monthly calendar, I feel overwhelmed by doctor’s appointments, […]
August 19, 2013 by bethstefura Getting your child off to a good start can prevent health problems later. With back to school right around the corner, it’s a great time to develop good lifelong eating habits. Seven Rules for Healthy Eating These seven rules for healthy eating helps to raise a healthy eater by defining […]
August 22, 2011 by jennyeven If you pay much attention to health and nutrition news, you’ve probably heard about probiotics. But for those of you who aren’t familiar with probiotics, here is a basic primer. Probiotics are live, healthy bacteria in foods that we commonly consume. The bacteria pass into our digestive tract and promote health by helping digest our […]
September 21, 2017 by Jami Dellifield Last week, we wrapped up another successful county fair. I am always so impressed with the way that so many people work together to make the county fair a success. From crowning the royalty to recycling the recyclables, from show choir to demolition derby, from open class competitions to […]
September 20, 2021 by Kathy Tutt Autumn is quickly approaching, but for older adults and their caregivers the word fall is more than just a season. For many older adults, the word fall can bring up fearful thoughts of injury, loss of independence, and even death. Unfortunately, the statistics support this fear. Falls are the […]
October 31, 2019 by bohlen19 As a mom with three little children, I find it easy at times to use my smartphone or tablet to help entertain my children while I am trying to accomplish specific tasks. It is very convenient when we are standing in line somewhere or I need to distract them for […]
The new year is upon us which means everyone has made their New Year’s Resolution. Did you make yours about weight loss? Every year mine revolves around weight loss. Weight loss and I have a love-hate relationship. Some years are good and other years not so much. I would like to share with you my […]
April 28, 2022 by barton345 Meat substitutes, such as tofu or soy protein, have existed since the 1960s and often resemble the meat they are replacing. However, plant-based meat alternatives have become more common on your grocery store shelves and often do not resemble meat. As they are more widely available, you might be curious […]
One of the biggest joys of being an Extension Educator is hearing the stories of others and sharing the highs and lows of daily life. I love living in the community, and have come to realize that if I want it to be a better place, it begins with conversations with others. Every day, each […]
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 […]
March 12, 2020 by green308 There are two main types of fat found in mammals: white and brown. White fat has three primary functions: to insulate, to cushion, and to provide energy. Brown fat provides heat/warmth in newborns, because infants can’t shiver to keep warm. Instead, they burn brown fat for warmth; it is literally […]
May 31, 2018 by Kathy Tutt “It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings.” This quote from Ann Landers really outlines the basic purpose of parenting. The purpose of parenting is the same today as it has […]