Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, Mindfulness, tagged Calm down for holidays, Email Challenge, feather your nest, Gratitude, Holiday Challenge, relaxation, Simplify, stress management on November 12, 2018| Leave a Comment » My Christmas Tree I love the holiday season. The hustle, the bustle, the decorations and most importantly spending time with my family, friends […]
May 20, 2013 by Kathy Tutt As the school year comes to a close, many parents are faced with the task of finding child care for the summer or deciding if they should take a chance and let their children stay home alone for the first time. Whether for a few minutes or a few […]
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 […]
Have you been thinking about buying your own home? It’s the American dream, right? Well, if you are not prepared, that dream can become a nightmare. Buying a home may well be the single largest purchase you ever make, so ensure you are making informed decisions throughout the homebuying process. You may be asking yourself […]
Website Details Hi everyone! My name’s Dana and I am the Family and Consumer Sciences Educator for the Ohio State University in Morrow County. My favorite topics are nutrition, finances, and food preservation. I am originally from western Pennsylvania and currently live in Dublin, OH with my husband, Erik, and Samoyed puppy, Ellie.
No time for grocery shopping but the refrigerator is empty? Maybe it’s time to try online ordering with pickup or delivery. Many grocery chains are offering this option, which can be helpful in our busy lifestyle. So, what are the pros and cons? Pros Online ordering can be done anytime of the day. Most grocery […]
We have had a relatively mild winter so far, but it looks like we are going to be experiencing some cold, snowy weather for the next couple of weeks. As we try to keep our homes warm, we also need to think about keeping our families safe. One thing we should be especially aware of […]
November 14, 2022 by sharigallup The holidays were always a big event in my family with lots of food, fun and family togetherness. I never realized how much time and effort it took my parents to get ready for the holidays until I had a family of my own. The weeks leading up to the […]
Herbs have been around since the dawn of civilization. Ancient people gathered herbs to flavor foods, which were often spoiled, and to use as natural health remedies. Today, we still use herbs to enhance the flavor of our foods. Herbs can also be thought of as health promoting. Replacing salt with herbs has been used […]
What does it mean to be prepared? I recently attended a presentation on disaster preparedness sponsored by our local FEMA agency, learning there what I need to do for my household. The FEMA agent explained that their role in an emergency is to coordinate emergency response for larger scale disasters, but they are counting on […]
I used to pride myself on my recycling efforts. I would compare my overflowing recycling bin with my neighbors and wish more people recycled. I felt it was our duty, responsibility, and obligation to protect our planet. However, my recycling pride was deflated when I read a report from the Department of Energy that showed […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, Mindfulness, tagged Calm down for holidays, Email Challenge, feather your nest, Gratitude, Holiday Challenge, relaxation, Simplify, stress management on November 12, 2018| Leave a Comment » My Christmas Tree I love the holiday season. The hustle, the bustle, the decorations and most importantly spending time with my family, friends […]
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 […]
“The more committed a child is to learning, the more likely it is that he or she will grow up healthy.” – Peter L. Benson, Ph.D. Believe it or not, summer break is nearly over and school will officially be back in session soon. Going back to school can be an exciting time for many […]
