Stop what you are doing right now and close your eyes. Take 5 deep breaths, slowly breath in and out. Now, do you feel a little better? I’m sitting at my desk wondering how to get it all done before leaving on vacation. The “to do” list is long, the packing of the camper hasn’t […]
Camping, Picnic, It’s time to get Outdoors!
One of my favorite things about summer is eating outside. Really, not just on a picnic table, but cooking food over an open fire or packing a snack or light meal to eat while riding the horses. Whatever your favorite outdoor activity might be, if you take food along, a few extra precautions will make […]
Back to Nature, Get Outside!
Those of you that know me, know that I would much rather be outside than indoors. I enjoy the sunshine, the soil for a garden, the mulch around the flowers and the paths in the woods. I feel so blessed when I spend time with friends and our horses on a ride through the woods. […]
A Walk in the Woods
Spring is a wonderful time of year, a time when things that looked brown or dead come to life. Everywhere you look there is color thanks to the spring showers and nature’s flower template. It’s also a time to enjoy a walk in the woods to look for the elusive sponge mushroom. Recently while visiting […]
Food Safety 101
Food safety has definitely been in the news lately, everything from our favorite ice creams (cfaesnews@osu.edu ) to sharing time in fellowship with a pot luck dinner (http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/story/news/local/2015/04/21/church-picnic-botulism/26135211/ ). With all the concern, how do I make sure that I am providing safe food for my family? Here are a few tips to ensure you […]
Busy or Richly Scheduled?
When you think about your to do list for the day, how do you feel? More than likely, the first words that come to mind are “I’m busy!” Have you ever really thought about what it is that makes us so busy? Is it the errands, the activities, the work, the technology or the fun […]