The second Saturday in August is National Garage Sale Day. This year, August 10th is the official holiday of garage sale “aficionados” across the country. Being one myself, I find this to be a holiday I can really sink my teeth into, as well as my pocketbook. A garage sale is the closest thing there […]
Sneak A Zucchini on Your Neighbor’s Porch
Are you ready to celebrate the vegetable gardener’s biggest holiday? The OSU Extension, Lucas County office is celebrating the summer holiday of “Sneak A Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch”. Join us in this fun seasonal festivity on August 8th! Have you ever filled stockings in the winter, snuck money under pillows or hidden eggs around […]
Using Hydrogen Peroxide to Clean and Sanitize your Kitchen
On popular social media sites you may have seen suggestions for using hydrogen peroxide to clean your kitchen. It is an effective sanitizer but you need to follow these guidelines to effectively sanitize your surfaces such as counters, cutting boards, or dishes. Lydia Medeiros, Ohio State University Extension and Colorado State University researchers found that […]
Preserving Tomatoes
Are tomatoes taking over your garden? You can only eat so many at one time. Think about preserving them by canning or freezing. Freezing Tomatoes It’s easy to freeze tomatoes. Select firm, ripe tomatoes with deep red color. Wash them thoroughly in cool water. Core them and then dip in boiling water for 30 seconds […]
Build fun into each summer day!
When we begin to hear the words, “Mom, I’m bored” we realize that summer is really here with the relaxation it brings for children. Here are some ideas that might help to curb the blues and keep them relaxed but focused and learning simple science and math while having fun. *Create routine charts for summer […]
Are You Guilty of Financial Infidelity?
I don’t know too many couples who haven’t experienced infidelity. And no, I’m not talking about sexual infidelity. I’m referring to financial infidelity; which isn’t cheating on your spouse with another person, but cheating with money. Some people believe so strongly in the principle of financial integrity that in a recent Harris Interactive survey commissioned […]