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Save Money by Lowering Vacation Costs

Lower Vacation Costs While I was growing up my father would sometimes say this about vacations, “It is not what you are doing that makes it a vacation, it is what you are not doing.” While it is true that we never went to “Wally World” we did go on a vacation of sort every […]

WRITTEN BY: Ken Stewart, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Monroe County

REVIEWED BY: Dr. Roseanne Scammahorn, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Darke County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Photo by Ken Stewart

SOURCES:

  • https://www.kasasa.com/blog/travel/cheap-vacation-ideas "Cheap Vacation Ideas: 11 Tips for More Affordable Summer Travels" March 22, 2022
  • https://www.ramseysolutions.com/saving/cheap-vacation ideas "15 Cheap Vacation Ideas for your Whole Family"- March 9, 2022
  • https://www.travelinspiredliving.com/things-to-see-in-ohio/

REFERENCES:

  • http://www.senic.org/
  • http://www.travelinspiredliving.com/
  • http://www.withintheworld.com/no-money-traveling

National Nutrition Month

Did you know March is National Nutrition Month? As defined by Merriam-Webster, nutrition is the act or process of nourishing or being nourished. We can nourish ourselves by eating fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, dairy, and whole grains. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), a healthy balanced diet includes making half of […]

WRITTEN BY: Caitlin Mathews-Smith, OSU Extension, Guernsey County, Family and Consumer Sciences

REVIEWED BY: Jenny Lobb, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, OSU Extension Franklin County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • "MyPlate Servings". Gleaners Nutrition Hub, http://www.gleanersnutritionhub.org/blog/archives/12-2020.
  • Photo taken by Caitlin Mathews-Smith

REFERENCES:

  • MyPlate | U.S. Department of Agriculture. (n.d.). MyPlate | U.S. Department of Agriculture. https://www.myplate.gov/
  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. National Nutrition Month. https://www.eatright.org/national-nutrition-month-2023

FCS February

When we think of February, a few celebrations come to mind: American Heart Month, Black History Month, Groundhog Day, Super Bowl Sunday, Valentine’s Day, and President’s Day. Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Educator Day probably isn’t something you’ve heard about, but it takes place this year on February 15th and highlights the field of study […]

WRITTEN BY: Caitlin Mathews-Smith, OSU Extension, Guernsey County, Family and Consumer Sciences

REVIEWED BY: Amy Meehan, Healthy People Program Specialist, State Office, Family and Consumer Sciences

Behavioral Economics aka Emotions & Money

Life is a journey!  The path we choose to take is dependent upon how we make decisions to meet our needs and wants.  Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs graphic below shows the progression for identifying our needs as we move from foundation to peak.    Now back to the title of this week’s message – […]

WRITTEN BY: Margaret Jenkins

REVIEWED BY: Candace Heer 

REFERENCES:

  • https://americasaves.org/resource-center/podcasts/episode-8-how-emotions-influence-your-money-habits/  
  • https://news.uchicago.edu/explainer/what-is-behavioral-economics
  •  Maslow. A. H. "A Theory of Human Motivation," Psychological Review, Vol. 50 (1943), pp. 370-396
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, (2022) Your Money Your Goals. at consumerfinance.gov/practitioner-resources/your-money-your-goals 

Healthy Giving-Philanthropy and Charitable Giving

I read a story recently in Ohio State News that Nina and Ryan Day gave $1 million to establish mental health resilience fund at Ohio State. Governor and Mrs. DeWine holding an event promoting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio was also a recent topic. This program promotes literacy, by putting free books into the […]

WRITTEN BY: Ken Stewart, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Monroe County

REVIEWED BY: Lisa Barlage, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Ross County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://media.istockphoto.com/photos/edonation-concept-picture-id1298626388?k=20&m=1298626388&s=612x612&w=0&h=UHdDhdDUlEv867TIk_axUPBq_IYY4bmDU5x4V77Ft5I=

SOURCES:

  • https://blog.philanthropy.iupui.edu/2021/11/23/smart-giving-for-the-holiday-season-the-rest-of-the-year-and-a-lifetime/
  • https://news.osu.edu/nina-and-ryan-day-give-1-million-to-establish-mental-health-resilience-fund-at-ohio-state/
  • https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/5_ways_giving_is_good_for_you
  • https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/FLM-FS-13-03-R10

Insuring your furry family member

Sixty-three percent of U.S. households own a dog or cat, sales of pet care services are totaling at $5.8 billion dollars in the U.S., $123.6 billion U.S. pet industry dollars was spent in 2021 and by 2026 veterinary occupations are expected to grow almost three times faster than projected growth for all occupations. Our pets […]

WRITTEN BY: Candace J. Heer, Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Morrow County; heer.7@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Laura Halladay, Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Greene County; halladay.6@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Phinneas E. Heer, 2022, taken by C.J. Heer
  • Binny at camp, 2022, taken by Laura Halladay

SOURCES:

  • American Pet Products association. Pet Industry Market Size, Trends & Ownership Statistics
  • American Veterinary Medical Association. U.S. pet ownership statistics
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Financial terms glossary
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. What is insurance?
  • Forbes Advisor. Best Pet Insurance of 2022
  • Healthypaws Pet Insurance & Foundation. History Lessons: Pet Health Insurance
  • North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA). State of the Industry Report 2022
  • U.S. Bureau Of Labor Statistics. Ahead of the pack: why are veterinary occupations growing much faster than average?
  • United States Census Bureau. Pet Owners Spending More on Time-Saving, Specialty Pet Care Services
  • U.S. News and World Report. Best Pet Insurance Companies of 2022
  • 2022 GlobeNewswire, Inc. North America Pet Insurance Market size to surpass $3.8bn by 2027, says Graphical Research

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