Are you a list maker? It’s ok, I am too! There is something wonderfully satisfying about making a list. Even more fulfilling is checking, crossing, staring or otherwise denoting the completion of one of its tasks. I think post it notes are a perfect stocking stuffer (even though my kids don’t) and having a stash […]
What do you do to celebrate Juneteenth? Juneteenth is a holiday signifying the date June 19, 1865, when a Union general told the slaves in Galveston, Texas that slavery had been abolished – two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed the slaves. Last year Juneteenth became an official national holiday, […]
Are you hosting a Halloween celebration? How about having healthy food? Just because it is healthy doesn’t mean it has to be boring or not taste delicious. Try these food ideas: Pumpkin Dip – canned pumpkin, Greek vanilla Yogurt, cinnamon, and a little orange Juice – Served with mini graham crackers Monster Mash – use […]
October 21, 2021 by barton345 This fall I want to encourage you to do something you may have been scolded for at the dinner table as a youth; play with your food! Don’t worry, playing with your food as an adult won’t look the same. We can sometimes get stuck in a rut when it […]
The first week of April is National Public Health Week. Prior to the Covid-19 Pandemic, many people were unfamiliar with this local government organization and the work that it does to keep us safe and healthy every day. We are fortunate to live in a state with a well-established public health system. The Ohio Department […]
March 14, 2022 by mrsmrupp Spring is one of my favorite seasons. It represents a restart with fresh beginnings. Spring cleaning may look different for each person and may include deep cleaning your house, preparing your garden, washing windows, and it can also mean spring cleaning your finances. Spring cleaning your finances can provide a […]
What do you do to celebrate Juneteenth? Juneteenth is a holiday signifying the date June 19, 1865, when a Union general told the slaves in Galveston, Texas that slavery had been abolished – two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed the slaves. Last year Juneteenth became an official national holiday, […]
December 5, 2019 by Shannon Carter 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 […]
February 19, 2015 by Daniel Remley Have you ever had difficulty getting in and out of your shower, turning on a faucet, reading the print on appliance controls, opening a door when you are carrying a bag of groceries, or reaching something on the top shelf of your pantry? If you answered “yes” to any […]
When I started my “second career” as an Extension Educator I knew there were things I “knew” and things I did not “know” regarding Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS). One learns that with age comes the reality that you don’t know everything nor do you need to – that’s why we have experts in their […]
September 14, 2020 by Pat Brinkman The flu season is fast approaching. If you are sick can you tell if it’s COVID-19 or the seasonal flu? What is the difference? Symptoms of the flu and COVID-19: Flu (Influenza) Symptoms: Dry cough Fever Body aches Headache Fatigue COVID-19 Symptoms: Dry cough Fever Shortness of breath Difficulty […]
When I started my “second career” as an Extension Educator I knew there were things I “knew” and things I did not “know” regarding Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS). One learns that with age comes the reality that you don’t know everything nor do you need to – that’s why we have experts in their […]
The first week of April is National Public Health Week. Prior to the Covid-19 Pandemic, many people were unfamiliar with this local government organization and the work that it does to keep us safe and healthy every day. We are fortunate to live in a state with a well-established public health system. The Ohio Department […]
June 18, 2015 by Shannon Carter Do you believe you are the only one that can do your job? Do you fear taking time off to avoid returning to a mountain of work? Are you afraid of being seen as replaceable if you take time off? Do you sacrifice your health and well-being to get […]