During these times of high food prices, you might be asking yourself “What can I do to save money?” A smart spending plan at the grocery store is one way to make ends meet. Below are some specific money-saving ideas to consider: Know How Much You’re Spending– When you spend $60 at the supermarket one […]
Watermelon… it is almost synonymous with summer. Juicy, sweet, colorful and versatile, this nutrition-packed fruit is the perfect treat on a hot day. Read on to learn more facts about watermelon… Nutrition Red watermelon is a good source of lycopene, a phytonutrient that gives watermelon its color. Lycopene may reduce the risk of heart disease […]
March 15, 2018 by Pat Brinkman Did you know your blood pressure reading is affected by many factors, including how you are sitting? When you have your blood pressure checked, be sure to follow the list below to ensure an accurate reading: Empty your bladder before taking your blood pressure. Avoid caffeine, exercise and smoking […]
January 25, 2013 by Dana Brown Sometimes finding healthy foods to feed a family for dinner can be difficult. Long work days, soccer practices, and other activities make us want to rush to find the most convenient (and not always healthy) food options. Even when we have time to cook dinner it is sometimes hard […]
November 2, 2017 by jmlobb Do you have a regular exercise routine? If so, maybe you feel like you are in an exercise rut- you’re tired of doing the same thing over and over but you don’t know how to mix it up. Or, maybe you have found a form of exercise that you really […]
September 3, 2012 by smith3993 Sometimes you need to find ways to sneak activity into your daily life! Below are some tips that might just help you be successful. Get everyone on board—sometimes it is tough to get the kids to change their lifestyle, but the example Mom and Dad set can go a long […]
Good sportsmanship is an important skill to learn. However, as with most values, our children do not usually learn it by just talking about it. Usually they “catch it by our actions or the actions of others.” Thus, we as parents and adults need to model the good sportsmanship behavior we want our children to […]
How much physical activity do you get each week? According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the average adult needs at least: 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate-intensity physical activity each week (i.e. aerobic or “cardio” activity that gets you breathing harder and makes your heart beat faster) OR 75 minutes […]
February 16, 2017 by lisabarlage It is no secret that drug abuse is running rampant in Middle America. Over half a million Americans die every year from overdoses, accidents, illness, or other poor choices. I live in southern Ohio, an area that has been over whelmed with the opiate epidemic. I recently had the opportunity […]
March 23, 2015 by lisabarlage If you haven’t already registered for our Spring Email Wellness Challenge – now is the time! Who can participate? Any adult wanting to live healthy life with support from Ohio State University Extension. What is it? A “Spring Clean Your Wellness Routine” email challenge, which provides you with two emails […]
Since my last blog article From Languishing to Flourishing, I have continued to ponder on what it means to flourish. Today’s blog post was inspired by this quote by Robert Fulghum… “‘Who do you think you are?’ That’s the big one, isn’t it? A flourishing life depends on how you answer that.” The quest for […]
April 9, 2018 by kathygreen24 Probably nothing upsets parents more on a daily basis than the constant bickering and fighting that goes on between children within the family. Sibling rivalry, a common issue faced by most parents, has been around as long as there have been brothers and sisters. As upsetting as it may be, […]
October 24, 2011 by jennyeven This is the time of year that most people begin to put their gardens to bed. But if you’ve been growing herbs this summer, the season isn’t over – yet. Here is some sage advice for using your bounty in cooking. Herbs are great in dishes – fresh or dried Although there are […]
Selecting the right childcare for your child has always been a big decision. Although the pandemic brings with it a new set of rules, many of the same questions still leave parents feeling stumped when choosing childcare. Here are some common considerations when selecting care for your child as well as information from Ohio’s two […]
