The first day of Spring is approaching quickly. Monday March 20th marks the first day of Spring for 2023. The days will start getting warmer but there is still a chance for rain showers. If you find yourself stuck inside with your family and have little ones at home, this is the perfect time to […]
When working in the field of early childhood you get many questions from parents regarding child development. I can’t tell you how many times a parent has asked me a question that began with the words “is it normal”. Generally, the answer is “yes”, followed by an explanation of how all children develop at their […]
As an adult child of alcoholic parents, I know first-hand the effects of alcoholism. Yes, it was tragic at times, heart wrenching, sad, and troubling. But…. I also knew that my parents had a disease and that they loved me in spite of their addictions. One of the positive effects for me was that I […]
When was the last time you fell in love? Maybe it was when you found a special someone, got a new puppy or saw a beautiful grand-baby for the first time. What about falling in love with nature? It only takes a moment to stop and notice things happening in nature, and the good news […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged bean salsa recipe, celebrate your plate, Fruits & Vegetables, health, Health Hack, Healthy Snacks, hummus, Low calorie snack ideas, Nutrition, Snack Hacks on September 28, 2020| 1 Comment » It’s 3 pm – a few hours since lunch but not quite time for dinner. Your stomach starts to rumble a […]
Is it time for Spring cleaning at your house? Here is a simple task you can do to prevent serious consequences. Open your medicine cabinet or cupboard and look for expired, unwanted, or unused prescription medications. Now is the perfect time to dispose of them safely and easily. No, I do not mean to throw […]
For many of us in the health or nutrition field, the month of March is a time when we remember how important nutrition – what we eat and drink – is for our health. For me, it is a time when I try to: Explore new foods Ramp up my veggie and fruit intake Make […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged diabetes, Farmers Market, Health Hack, Heart Disease, Infused Water, Life Hack, Life Hacks, Local Food, music, physical activity on June 29, 2017| Leave a Comment » Have you heard about “life hacks”? These shortcuts or tips can help make life easier. I started thinking about “health hacks” – things we […]
Posted in Healthy Relationships, tagged cookbooks, family, Family Assets, Family recipes, family rituals, family traditions, Grandma, Grandpa, Holidays, Mother’s Day Ideas, recipes, rituals, Strengthening Families on April 15, 2013| 1 Comment » I have things about my family that I wonder about . . . . How did my grandparents meet? What was life like for […]
You may have heard that “sitting is the new smoking.” Several recent research articles have sounded the alarms about the cardiovascular risk association with too much sedentary behavior. One study compared people who logged more than four hours of screen time to those with less than two and found a 125% increased risk in cardiovascular […]
As an adult child of alcoholic parents, I know first-hand the effects of alcoholism. Yes, it was tragic at times, heart wrenching, sad, and troubling. But…. I also knew that my parents had a disease and that they loved me in spite of their addictions. One of the positive effects for me was that I […]
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 […]
“Raising Kids, Eating Right, Spending Smart, Living Well” is the theme of a national Living Well campaign being promoted by Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Educators, both at the national level and here in Ohio. The goal of the Living Well Campaign is to provide people with the education and information they need in order […]
Sunshine, warm weather and spring rain usher in a new growing season for our local farmers. It won’t be long until we see the products of their efforts at a local farmer’s market. Early markets will be opening up in the next few weeks. You can expect to see early crops such as asparagus, rhubarb […]