What’s in Your Soup? Today was one of the first really cold days of fall. The discussion in my office turned to soup – a lunchtime favorite for many. “That smells delicious . . . what is it and can you get me the recipe?” “I have this great recipe for butternut squash soup . […]
#LiveSmartOhio Contest Winner!
Congratulations to Candice M, winner of OSU Football tickets for the #LiveSmartOhio contest, sponsored by OSU’s Family and Consumer Sciences! Are you ready to Live Smart Ohio? The new web hub at go.osu.edu/livesmartohio will launch Nov. 1, and you’ll be able to find info about living smart: smart food, smart money, smart relationships, smart family, […]
The Great Savings Balancing Act: Retirement vs. Everything Else
Most people have more than one place they’d like to put their money. The key to making the most of your money is figuring out how to prioritize each of your options. Should I save for a goal or pay more on my debt? Should I start (or add to) a college fund for my […]
Dried Apples for Fall Favorite Snacks
Apples are one of my very favorite fall foods. The aromas of fresh cider, cooked apple butter and dried apples all have special memories in my family. If you have never tried to dry apples I’d like to encourage you to give it a try. The process is fairly simple if you have a dehydrator […]
A Lift in Life’s Perspective
The beautiful colors of fall are being ushered in by the crisp mornings and evenings. Most of the events of summer have been laid aside to make room for the ball games, homework, and tasks to complete on the to-do list. Last week I attended a professional development conference in Lexington Ky. Besides having fabulous […]
National Falls Prevention Day
Today, September 23, 2014 is the 7th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Falls Prevention educates more than 2 million people across 47 states on how to reduce fall-related injuries among older adults. According to the ODH Office of vital statistics, every year 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 has a fall, and […]