National Family Week is an annual celebration observed during the week of Thanksgiving and is designed to encourage families to spend quality time together. It’s an opportunity to plan a variety of activities that encourage family outings and togetherness. Research suggests it is critical to spend quality time together as a family, especially at the […]
We have all been impacted one way or another by the Coronavirus pandemic. During a health crisis, taking preventative measures is important. The CDC has listed precautions people should be taking right now. These include washing your hands, staying away from people who may be sick, and protecting your nose and mouth with an appropriate […]
In Recognition of National Sewing Month – Your workspace can be a place for a vacation from the cares and worries of your life. It may be a place to be comforted, warmed and soothed; a place to dream your own dreams; a place to create that gives you tangible form to those dreams. It […]
It has been proven that we can, indeed, age gracefully. Let’s look at some of the personal characteristics of healthy people approaching 100 years of age. We all have one thing in common; we grow older every day. Although there is not one specific thing we can do to stop the process, it might be […]
In the last two months, many people across our state and nation experienced two awe inspiring events: the total solar eclipse and the Aura Borealis. While the total solar eclipse had been on everyone’s radar for months, if not years, the Northern Lights last weekend came as a pleasant surprise to most of us. As […]
I enjoy walking during my lunchtime. When I do, this break away from my desk refreshes me. It helps me re-focus as I breathe in the fresh air and take a few minutes to get out of the “work mode”. A few weeks ago, while crossing the railroad tracks behind my office, I noticed that […]
Do you want to reduce your food waste? Would you like to have shelf stable foods in case of emergency? Do you like to prepare healthy snacks? Do you enjoy camping, hiking, or hunting? If you answered yes to one or all these questions, freeze drying may be for you! What is Freeze-Drying? According to […]
Spring is right around the corner–the birds are singing, we see a bit more sunlight each day, and common blue violets are beginning to speckle Ohio grass! With the transitioning of the seasons, many of us are planning our spring activities: starting seeds for summer gardens, tidying and fertilizing flower beds, etc. Another activity on […]
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” – Audrey Hepburn We’re moving into fall and eventually those long winter days and nights, so what better time to “Plan” a Vegetable Garden?” According to Rory Lewandowski, Extension Educator, Agriculture/Natural Resources, Wayne County Ohio State University Extension, “The potential benefits of home vegetable gardening are […]
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March is just around the corner and so is celebrating National Nutrition Month. This is a yearly celebration during the month of March to create awareness about making informed food choices, as well as developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. What a great time to celebrate nutrition month, as we say goodbye to winter […]
These days, most food products we buy are produced or packaged by a company that stamps on the food items a “sell by,” “use by,” or “best by” date. These dates are solely managed by industry, with no federal or state laws setting the length of time between when a food can be produced and/or […]
Your girlfriend wants to know who you have been talking to, your boyfriend texts you repeatedly to see where you are or to stay in touch, your partner uses words to put you down, your spouse or partner hits and kicks you or you find yourself being stalked by a partner from your past. What […]
Do you recall this childhood playground song? In celebration of National Bean Day, take a minute to learn why you should be eating beans. Although beans are not a fruit, they may be magical because they fit under not one, but two food groups. Within USDA’s MyPlate they are found under the vegetable and protein groups […]