Maybe you’re planning on getting married, or perhaps after much consideration you’ve decided to move in with your long-term partner. By choosing either one of these paths you are embarking on an important journey and a major life transition that will surely impact you in ways you may or may not have yet considered. As […]
Give Back –
I am a veteran, as is my husband, my father, my father-in-law, uncle, cousin, maternal grandfather. From generation to generation, the list goes on. Veterans are all around us, each with their own story of honor, duty and commitment. Some veterans have deeply hidden and private memories, while others share their time of service, open […]
OSU Extension Focuses on Finances
Although the stock market, unemployment rate and other economic indicators point to recovery from the Great Recession in 2008-09, many families are still struggling. In fact, according to a recent survey from the Federal Reserve, an unexpected expense of just $400 would put the majority of American households at financial risk. That’s one reason why […]
Crazy about Cranberries
This time of year many of us are pulling out our cranberry recipes. Cranberries are a traditional flavor around the fall holidays. Cranberries can add tangy flavor to everything from stuffing and sauces to beverages and relishes. Cranberries also have LOTS of health benefits! This cheery and nutrient-dense little fruit adds more than flavor and […]
Safely Mail Packages to the Military and Family Members
Would you like to safely sendoff homemade or local products to friends or family in the military? Or send a food package to family members who live thousands of miles away? There are tips to ensure your package arrives safely and with the gifts intact. What should you include: Hard candies, peanut brittle, toffee, fudge, […]
Celebrating a Century of Lifelong Learning for Families, Consumers
Celebrating a 100th anniversary is often an excuse to look back. But for the people behind Ohio State University Extension’s Family and Consumer Sciences programs, it’s a reason to look forward. On May 8, 1914, the U.S. Congress passed the Smith-Lever Act establishing the nation’s Cooperative Extension Service, a unique educational partnership between the U.S. […]