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Biscuits, emotional connection, and holistic health…

While living in the South, I found one item on everyone’s table, the biscuit. Some were sweet, some were savory, some were overflowing with buttery goodness, and each recipe was deeply rooted in family history.  Biscuits are actually easy to make (if I can do it, so can you), some self-rising flour, butter (or lard), […]

WRITTEN BY: Dr. Roseanne Scammahorn, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Darke County, Scammahorn.5@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County, carter.413@osu.edu

REFERENCES:

  • Conner, T., Deyoung, C., & Silvia, P. (2016). Everyday creative activity as a path to flourish. The Journal of Positive Psychology. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/310764211_Everyday_creative_activity_as_a_path_to_flourishing
  • Dalpiaz, H. (2020). How Cooking Can Help Relieve Stress. The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
  • https://blog.dana-farber.org/insight/2020/04/how-cooking-can-help-relieve-stress/
  • Haley, L. & Mckay, E., (2004). Baking Gives You Confidence': Users' Views of Engaging in the Occupation of Baking. The British Journal of Occupational Therapy. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/233565629_%27Baking_Gives_You_Confidence%27_Users%27_Views_of_Engaging_in_the_Occupation_of_Baking

Salad Toss Up

Salads can be designed in so many ways that we could eat a different combination each day throughout National Salad Month. Although lettuce might be the most common base, don’t forget pastas, fruits and potato salads. The UC Davis Department of Nutrition shares ways for families to enjoy salads with these easy tips: Welcome creativity […]

WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Lucas County

REVIEWED BY: Misty Harmon, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Perry County

PHOTO CREDITS:

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REFERENCES:

  • Celebrate National Salad Month! (2021). Produce for Better Health. https://fruitsandveggies.org/stories/celebrate-national-salad-month/
  • Celebrate National Salad Month! (2019). Center for Nutrition in Schools (CNS), UC Davis Nutrition Department. https://cns.ucdavis.edu/news/celebrate-national-salad-month
  • Create a Salad, (n.d.). Create better health, SNAP-Ed, Utah State University Extension. https://extension.usu.edu/fscreate/ou-files/2020-22-staff/Create_Salad.pdf
  • English, E and Miller, B. (2020) Salads and Dressings. https://scotland.ces.ncsu.edu/2020/05/salads-and-dressings/
  • Henneman, A. (n.d.). 12 Tasty Salad Toppers. University of Nebraska Extension. https://food.unl.edu/12-tasty-salad-toppers
  • How to make salad dressing, (n.d.). Spend Smart Eat Smart. https://www.extension.iastate.edu/jasper/sites/www.extension.iastate.edu/files/jasper/How%20to%20Make%20Salad%20Dressing%20-%20May%20%2714.pdf
  • Lobb, J. (2018). Spring Salad. Live Smart Ohio, Ohio State University Extension https://livesmartohio.osu.edu/food/lobb-3osu-edu/spring-salads/
  • Salads, (n.d.) University of Maine, Cooperative Extension https://extension.umaine.edu/food-health/recipes/salads/

Getting the right auto loan for you

Whether this is your first vehicle purchase or your 10th, when shopping for an auto loan there are some basics you need to know. Know your budget. Plan for what you can afford, not only in terms of the potential loan payment, but also insurance, vehicle registration, and maintenance. Knowing what you can afford before […]

WRITTEN BY: Dr. Roseanne Scammahorn, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Darke County, Scammahorn.5@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Courtney Woelfl, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Cuyahoga County woelfl.1@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (2016). What is the difference between dealer-arranged and bank financing? https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-is-the-difference-between-dealer-arranged-and-bank-financing-en-759/
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (2016). How do I compare auto loan offers? What should I look at besides the monthly payment? https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/how-do-i-compare-auto-loan-offers-what-should-i-look-at-besides-the-monthly-payment-en-753/
  • Federal Trade Commission. (2012). Co-signing a Loan. https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0215-co-signing-loan

Understanding Your Financial Aid Offer

When paying for college, make sure you understand your financial aid offer.  This letter spells out the details of your financial aid package and what you will be expected to pay out-of-pocket. First, how do you get a financial aid offer letter? To get a financial award letter from your selected college(s), you must first […]

WRITTEN BY: Dr. Roseanne Scammahorn, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Darke County, Scammahorn.5@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Melissa J. Rupp, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Fulton County, rupp.26@osu.edu

REFERENCES:

  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, (2021). Your financial path to graduation. https://www.consumerfinance.gov/paying-for-college/your-financial-path-to-graduation/?houx=826&fdx=340&clhx=87&trnx=324&hltx=121&entx=94&retx=22&taxx=-6&othx=385
  • Federal Student Aid. (2021). Apply for Financial Aid. https://finaid.org/fafsa/awardletters/
  • Federal Student Aid. (2021). You are America’s Smartest Investment. https://studentaid.gov/
  • Finaid (2021). Award Letters. https://finaid.org/fafsa/awardletters/

2021 Tax Season Update

2021 Tax Season Update Tax Season is here. The Federal Government began accepting tax forms on February 12, 2021, for the 2020 tax year. Each tax year can look a little different based on what has happened in your life, and 2020 may have had some changes for you. You could get assistance filing for […]

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