September 14, 2015 by Michelle Treber Communication is a very important tool that we need to keep in our box. Not only do the communication principles apply to work, friendships and family but it is also highly relevant in relationships with our partners. Open, honest communication is vital to planting your relationship and watching it […]
April 22, 2021 by Michelle Treber 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, […]
August 19, 2019 by green308 One of my co-workers received a mushroom kit as a Christmas gift last winter. They are becoming very trendy as “the gift that keeps on giving” because you can harvest 2-3 crops from the kit and they are an alternative to the more traditional fruit bouquets or cookie food gifts. […]
September 2, 2013 by linnettegoard With fall sports comes food and tailgating. What are the game rules for food safety? 1. Wash your hands. And everything else that will touch the food including dishes and utensils. This is the most important part of your event. Harmful microorganisms can be easily transferred from your hands to […]
June 13, 2019 by morganmiller10144 With summer temperatures on the rise, it’s more important than ever to set aside the sugar filled pops and energy drinks. Americans guzzle gallons of soda every year. Let’s face it, some people just don’t love the taste of water (myself included). *Insert* fruit infused water, flavoring your water with […]
September 23, 2016 by smith3993 We are at a point in our life where all our children are adults and moving out on their own. As they leave my home, one hope is that they appreciated the importance of family meals. Family meals go beyond the food that is prepared and consumed. A great fact sheet […]
September 29, 2016 by tammyohio We have heard that coffee is bad for you so many times in our lives. However, it turns out that drinking 2 to 3 cups a day may prove to be beneficial for your health and does not cause an increased risk of death . Certain antioxidant substances in coffee […]
February 5, 2018 by bohlen19 At the beginning of January, I shared Baby-steps To A Healthier You. I wanted to make smaller weekly goals to help me reach my overall goal. By doing so, I’m able to feel more successful and increase my motivation. For my first weekly goal, I was going to eat a healthy […]
April 16, 2015 by welker87 Drinking a smoothie is an easy way to sneak in a serving or two of fruits and veggies towards your daily goal. A smoothie is great for breakfast, on the go meal, or a snack. Here’s how to blend a fruit- and veggie-packed smoothie that’s nutritious, satisfying and energizing. Choose a Base […]
December 19, 2013 by Pat Brinkman Tis the season for chocolate. Most of us love chocolate anytime of the year but from Halloween to Valentine’s Day, chocolate seems to be all around us. Is dark chocolate really good for you? Do the flavanols in chocolate really help you? Chocolate or cocoa powder does have flavanols. […]
January 1, 2015 by Michelle Treber Life is short, sometimes shorter than we think. Forty one years ago this New Year’s Eve, my father died at age 52 of a heart attack. This was especially traumatic for me; I was a 17-year-old senior in high school. As you can imagine, it was a difficult time […]
July 21, 2014 by linnettegoard Are you one of the thousands of people that decide to make a New Year’s resolution each year? Do you always swear you are going to work out more, go on the latest diet craze, or lose weight? Research has shown that after one month of making a New Year’s […]
If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy in your life but still the same amount of snow. This quote by an unknown author is like the Midwest winter version of Jon Kabat-Zinn’s quote about a beautiful day at the ocean: you can’t stop the waves but you […]
November 30, 2016 by Pat Brinkman Does your family regularly eat together? December 3 (Dine-In Day) is a good time to start or make it a habit to share a meal together as a family. Sharing a meal can happen at any time during the day, breakfast, lunch or dinner. Try to make it a […]
