Two of the rising trends in the food shopping industry are at opposing sides of the spectrum – “Grocery Shopping Online” and “Supermarkets as a Social Spot”. Online shopping is great for people who are busy, anti-social, immunocompromised, hate to shop, or even someone who has mobility issues. It also can provide access to a […]
Replace Resolutions with Specific Goals
It’s the time of year when we are all committed to being “better” versions of our last year’s selves. For many, these improved versions have an improved financial picture. New Year’s resolutions are a great personal commitment – if you can stick to them. Though intentions are good, research from the University of Scranton indicates […]
Cleaning Your Freezer
How long has it been since you cleaned your freezer? I mean – take everything out – CLEAN YOUR FREEZER! Whether it is manual defrost or frost-free, it should be cleaned out at least once a year. Follow these steps: Unplug. Place frozen food in cardboard boxes or insulated containers. I like to clean my […]
12 Ways to Build Resilience in Children
One of my favorite classes while in college was a seminar called “Promoting Resilience”. The concept of resilience has always intrigued me, how some people who have the world against them are still able to pick themselves up and keep going. This is especially important in children. With so many negatives and challenges children face, […]
Why Not Set a Food-Safety Resolution for the New Year?
As you set your New Year’s resolution I’m sure you didn’t include being food safe. How often does someone in your home have stomach related illnesses after a family gathering? Do you wonder if it was food poisoning from improper refrigeration, heating, or hand washing? Trust me, I do. I constantly preach to my friends […]
Why I Am Bringing Work Home
As a Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, I feel strongly about finding a balance between work-life and home-life, but since my work is about families, sometimes it all overlaps! When my daughters were growing up and I was working with community nutrition education, they would often ask about a container of food in the refrigerator: […]