In general, most people do a pretty good job of keeping the kitchen clean. They clean and sanitize counter tops and clean the insides of the refrigerator, oven and microwave when needed. But when was the last time you cleaned these areas? Exhaust fan/vent hood. This area, directly over the stovetop, can collect all kinds […]
WRITTEN BY: Kate Shumaker, MS RD, LD, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Holmes County, shumaker.68@osu.edu
REVIEWED BY: Melinda Hill, Extension Educator Family and Consumer Sciences, OSU Extension, Wayne County, hill.14@osu.edu
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When I was a kid, my mom would remind me to say “Thank you” when someone gave me a gift or did something for me. Now, as a mother, I remind my own kids to say “Thank you” for those same reasons. For some people it is simple and easy to show gratitude and appreciation, […]
WRITTEN BY: Misty Harmon, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Perry County, harmon.417@osu.edu
REVIEWED BY: Jami Dellifield, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Hardin County, dellifield.2@osu.edu
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At the beginning of the year my family grew by two more feet. We added a sweet little girl to our family of four. Adding another baby came with added challenges. My two older children were four and three at the time and I had become accustomed to the fact that they didn’t demand so […]
WRITTEN BY: Amanda Bohlen, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Washington County.
REVIEWED BY: Misty Harmon, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Perry County.
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As August begins many parents prepare to send their children back to a college campus. Once the semester begins it is easy to become overwhelmed with classes and commitments, increased expectations, and balancing responsibilities. As a current college student at The Ohio State University I understand how hard it can be to protect your mental […]
WRITTEN BY: Guest Author - Abby Motter, motter.109@osu.edu
REVIEWED BY: Candace J. Heer, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Morrow County, heer.7@osu.edu
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I love garage sales and estate sales for different reasons. Garage sales are plentiful most weekends in the spring and summer, with the merchandise on sale priced pretty low. As well, if you don’t like the price of an item, you can always ask the owner if “they can do better.” However, items for sale […]
WRITTEN BY: Donna Green, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Erie County
REVIEWED BY: Candace J. Heer, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Morrow County
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The peach is one of the most prized fruits. Second only in popularity to the apple, the peach has been romanticized since ancient times. Though Ohio is not considered a major peach growing state, peaches are grown in the state and are favorites among its citizens. A medium sized peach (approximately 3-1/2 oz.) is more […]
WRITTEN BY: Kate Shumaker, MS RD, LD, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Holmes County, shumaker.68@osu.edu
REVIEWED BY: Cheryl Mickley, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Carroll County
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