October 2, 2017 by Michelle Treber My brother-in-law and sister had to put their beloved dog to sleep a few months ago. Needless to say, this was a sad time for them. Tom (my brother-in-law) recently shared an observation about his weight during this time. When . they had to put their dog, Chippy to […]
September 10, 2012 by linnettegoard Many people grow a few tomatoes in their backyard. They can be planted in the landscaping, in a container on your patio, or you may have enough space for a garden. If you are a home grower you may have more tomatoes than you know what to do with. Of […]
November 19, 2020 by sharigallup In recent years, Black Friday has come to mean a lot more to me than shopping! Although there are good shopping deals available, I found myself wanting to just be in my little garden on Black Friday. It was there that I accidentally found moments of calm after the storm […]
December 11, 2015 by Michelle Treber The cooler weather makes me think about winter and one of my favorite fruits, pears. Pears are a high source of fiber (eat the skin) and a high source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects cells in the body from damage by free radicals. Free […]
October 2, 2017 by Michelle Treber My brother-in-law and sister had to put their beloved dog to sleep a few months ago. Needless to say, this was a sad time for them. Tom (my brother-in-law) recently shared an observation about his weight during this time. When . they had to put their dog, Chippy to […]
https://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/mp3/song.ssb.dsl.mp3 One evening, while walking down the midway at our recent county fair, I stopped when I heard the start of “The Star Spangled Banner”. People around me also stopped and stood quietly, some with their hands over their heart. Another night, when I happened to be in our OSU Extension booth talking with two FFA members, it […]
Are you eating wheat products? Lately, the news has included many stories on how wheat is bad for you causing abdominal fat, triggering diseases, and being linked with Alzheimer’s, headaches, depression and others. If all that is true why is wheat recommended in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, by nutrition experts and American Heart Association? […]
April 15, 2013 by Michelle Treber I have things about my family that I wonder about . . . . How did my grandparents meet? What was life like for them years ago? What were their family traditions? According to the Search Institute, family assets are the everyday things that families do to be strong, even […]
July 23, 2018 by Michelle Treber Definition of nudge: to touch or push (someone or something) gently: to encourage (someone) to do something. ~Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Setting health and wellness goals are common when we start a new year. Many of us make New Year Resolutions. For several years, I’ve encouraged people to set a resolution […]
I’m a fresh air fanatic. My window at work is open pretty much all year long, even during the winter. I blame it on my Mom. When we were growing up, she was constantly telling us to “go outside and do…” something: • Go outside and play. • Go outside and rake the leaves. • […]
April 5, 2018 by Michelle Treber As an adult child of alcoholic parents, I know first-hand the effects of alcoholism. Yes, it was tragic at times, heart wrenching, sad, and troubling. But…. I also knew that my parents had a disease and that they loved me in spite of their addictions. One of the positive […]
https://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/mp3/song.ssb.dsl.mp3 One evening, while walking down the midway at our recent county fair, I stopped when I heard the start of “The Star Spangled Banner”. People around me also stopped and stood quietly, some with their hands over their heart. Another night, when I happened to be in our OSU Extension booth talking with two FFA members, it […]
When you put on your shoes, do you ever pause for a moment to think about where those shoes have been? Every time you walk, your shoes pick up a multitude of unwanted substances. A recent study found nine different species of bacteria on the bottom of people’s shoes. And what’s even scarier, the study […]
November 5, 2014 by economos2 Handwashing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading illness to others. Despite the importance of how people should wash hands many young and old forget. Germs are tiny microorganisms that exist all around us and are invisible to the human eye. They are different types […]
