April 21, 2022 by Shannon Carter 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 […]
For this blog, I’m going to focus on de-cluttering paper. Paper is one of my favorite mediums. I like magazines, books, vintage paper, and paper ephemera. I enjoy notebooks, journals, and lovely paper. I like cookbooks and recipes which I have collected for years. I take my time selecting my calendar for the year being […]
February 1, 2016 by zies1 Did you know the body needs only a very small amount of sodium in the diet to function? According to the American Heart Association, that amount is less than 500 mg per day, which in cooking terms is about ¼ of a teaspoon. The reality, unfortunately, is that very few […]
January 4, 2014 by Shannon Carter There are varied findings on the effects of clutter in the home or workplace. According to a study published in 2011 by the Princeton University Neuroscience Institute, the more visual stimuli in our environment, the less we are able to focus. According to this research, an uncluttered and organized […]
If you live in Ohio or are keeping up with national news, you likely know that Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a series of orders last week to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) throughout the state. Last Monday, DeWine declared a state of emergency to protect Ohioans from COVID-19 and to allow state […]
As health restrictions are lifting from the pandemic, I have been able to interact with more people in person. When others ask how I’m doing, I say “fine” … but what I really want to say is “meh.” I’m doing okay… not depressed… but not great either. I find that I really have to psyche […]
Best Practices: Start with the end in mind Freeze-dried food has entered the home food preservation scene! Domestic freeze dryers have been introduced to homeowners within the past 10 years. More preservation enthusiasts have ventured into this form of food preservation. Once a machine has been chosen and placed in your home, there are a […]
July 16, 2024 by hreister The beginning of summer is always exciting, but July is around the time adults begin to hear the dreaded complaints of boredom. Although you may be tempted to pack your child’s schedule full of activities to avoid hearing “I’m bored”, Dayton Children’s suggests boredom gives children an opportunity to build […]
Is exercise contagious? In a sense, yes it is, and so are other health behaviors! Many health behavior theories incorporate the concept of “social norms”. Social norms refer to the way people typically act and believe they should act. In reference to health, social norms include people’s beliefs about how often healthy behaviors are practiced […]
January 20, 2017 by Misty Harmon While ringing in the New Year, many of us also resolve to make THIS the year that we finally realize our goals. Unfortunately, many of us find ourselves off the resolution wagon before January has ended. Every year people say they are going to exercise more, be healthier, quit […]
April 23, 2024 by llhalladay The other day, a friend said, “I think spring flowers are the prettiest,” and I would have to agree. I believe the appeal of spring flowers is deeper than just the visual appeal of the flowers themselves but also the joy we experience being reminded of beauty and life after […]
You’ve probably heard a lot about Gluten. Labels in grocery stores highlight many products as gluten free… Many of these seem like healthy products. But does being “gluten free” make something healthy? Is gluten bad for you? And… what is gluten? What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein naturally found in wheat, rye, and barley. […]
January 14, 2011 by jennyeven Most of us remember some of the diet trends from the past few years – the cabbage soup diet, grapefruit diet, or low-carbohydrate/high protein diet. These diets are like most other fads: they’re popular for a short amount of time and then disappear. If they were more effective at helping […]
While strawberry season is waning here in Ohio, other berries are ripe and ready for enjoyment. Blackberries and raspberries have their peak season in July, while blueberries are generally available mid-July -September. Not only are berries a sweet treat this time of year, they are also some of the most nutrient dense foods we can […]