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 […]
July 18, 2019 by sharigallup As far back as I can remember, I have been a tea drinker. My father would make the best iced tea in the summer, and he would even drink it for breakfast! My mother would drink hot tea at night, sometimes in an old porcelain cup and saucer, while she […]
August 28, 2013 by lisabarlage Join OSU Extension for the “Live Healthy Live Well” Fall Wellness Challenge When: September 9 – October 20, 2013 What does it cost: Nothing – Free! Who can participate: Any adult with an email account. What is included: Twice weekly educational messages, tracking log for progress, Facebook account for group […]
March 2, 2017 by tammyohio Do you find it challenging to eat healthy while dining out? You might be wondering if it is possible to make healthy choices when dining away from home. Yes, there are healthy choices if you are aware of what to look for and ask for when dining out. Many restaurants […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Apples, Calories, fall, fall produce, food choices, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy choices, healthy eating, Lifestyles, local foods, Nutrition, Ohio Apples, orchard on September 5, 2014| Leave a Comment » Next to football, my favorite thing about fall is apples! I have my personal favorite variety; what’s yours? Here are a […]
March 28, 2013 by linnettegoard Whether you are in the checkout line at the local supermarket, discount store or local library or listening to the radio or TV, you have seen or heard the “claims” . . . “look slimmer without dieting”, “stay-slim secrets”, “drop 10 lbs. or more”, “boost energy”, “look and feel younger”, […]
May 18, 2015 by Shannon Carter Ever walk through the neighborhood and catch a whiff of that wonderful grilled food smell? Mmmmm… makes my mouth water just thinking of that sizzle. Grilling can be a healthy, low fat, tasty way to prepare food. Let’s look at a few tips… Safety Tips Start with a clean […]
April 18, 2011 by jennyeven Did you know that skin cancer is the leading cause of new cases of cancer in the United States? According to the American Cancer Society, more than 1 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each year, totaling more than cancers of the lung, breast, colon, prostate, uterus, ovaries, and […]
Is a garden part of your healthy lifestyle? Whether you grow a few plants, a large garden plot, or visit a public garden, the health benefits can be numerous. Being in nature and gardening can improve physical, social, and mental health. In addition to health benefits, gardens are also known to increase property values, and […]
November 15, 2018 by Misty Harmon What comes to mind with the mention of the holidays or holiday season? For me, warm and happy thoughts and feelings fill my mind and my heart as I remember past holidays. Anticipation for the upcoming festivities and celebrations also prevail. While many of you share my thoughts and […]
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 […]
March 8, 2018 by bethstefura On a recent trip to New York City I visited an Irish pub. As I sat and enjoyed the surroundings, I began to realize that when patrons left the pub, they would ring a bell that hung from the ceiling and recite poetry. At first I thought the activity was […]
I can remember sitting with my twin daughters, trying to figure out how one could be so easy going, easy to please, and agreeable, while the other was on the opposite of spectrum. I spent countless hours trying to make sense of how two people so much alike could be so different. They were the […]
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. If you enjoy gourmet mushrooms […]
