Today’s topic is one that comes up often in discussions on screen time: are video games safe for my children to play? It is a complicated question with no easy answer, but I wanted to share some of the latest research. It is first helpful to define what we mean by a video game. Games […]
July 10, 2017 by bohlen19 Are you getting enough water? The old hard and fast rule was that you were to drink six to eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. However, the rule was actually just an estimate and the amount you should be drinking can vary based on gender, weight, activity level and […]
Everyone thinks the elderly are the most at risk for being scam victims. We have stereotyped that the “less educated, less intelligent, elderly, lower income, and less financially secure” at the most at risk for a scam. However, according to a survey by the Council of Better Business Bureaus found roughly 30 percent of those […]
January 3, 2017 by green308 The second chemical of concern in regard to food storage and cooking with plastic is phthalates. According to the CDC, phthalates are a group of chemicals (including DEHP, DINP, DBP, DEP, and more) used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. They are often called plasticizers. Phtalates are […]
I bought my first gallon of apple cider in mid-September and will continue to do so for a couple more months. No other beverage conjures up as many happy childhood memories of fall as drinking cider. I’m not an apple juice drinker, but I do love my cider! As a rule, I tend not to […]
As an Extension Field Specialist, I have coached traditional food pantries where food is pre-selected to help them transition to a client-choice model where food is chosen based on preferences and needs. Client-choice pantries provide a more dignified experience for people and can be more efficient at preventing food waste since unwanted items aren’t discarded. […]
What do you do with freshly harvested spring radishes? I typically just eat them raw with cream cheese or hummus or occasionally add them to a salad. This year, though, I was introduced to a tasty new way to prepare spring radishes: seasoned refrigerator radish pickles! The recipe used as a template in making the […]
February 12, 2018 by Kathy Tutt February brings us Valentine’s Day. That makes it a prefect time to work on developing a loving relationship with our children. Learning to communicate with each other will strengthen family relationships especially during the teenage years. Not only is communication important for families, it should be the foundation. Good […]
As springtime activities get into full swing, are you busier than you’d like to be? Do you find it difficult to get everything done on your to do list? Even more importantly, does your calendar match your priorities in life? If not, maybe it is time to de-clutter your schedule and reestablish your priorities. Many […]
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 about adding them to your […]
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April 9, 2020 by thebrittons10 Today many of us may wake up feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, worried, or isolated. At least that is how I have felt some days during this difficult time. It feels like a dream; how can one feel so disconnected and overwhelmed by work, school, or family at the same time? There […]
It’s always great to see folks celebrate Earth Day! While April 22nd is reserved as the official celebration, there are lots of ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle all year long. One area that might not come to mind right away is your closet. Did you know that in 2018, over 11 million tons of […]
August 4, 2011 by lisabarlage Late summer and early fall tends to be a popular time to attend community festivals and county fairs where I live. Even the cities nearby have events and festivals almost every weekend – all the way from international festivals, like Italian or Irish, to art shows and Rib Fests. Each […]