With the school year starting back up and a hint of fall in the air, it’s no wonder that we feel like life has suddenly slipped into overdrive. It is easy to put off cooking dinner by making excuses: I don’t have enough time, I’m too tired, and going through the drive thru is so […]
It’s Time to Get “Back to the Kitchen”
Did you know that children who eat fewer meals with their families when they are 4-years-old are more likely to be overweight by the 3rd grade? September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and we’ll be reaching out to families all month-long to discuss how they can realistically increase the number of meals they […]
The “Simple” Life: Boomer Gimmick or Genuine Movement?
In case you weren’t aware, there has been an increase in the number of people interested in living more simply. This is not a result of the recession, although that may have been the springboard for a few of the more recent converts. The simplicity movement has been growing quietly over the last 20-30 […]
Social Media Effort to Help Families Get Healthier by Heading ‘Back to the Kitchen’ — Ohio State University Extension
Social Media Effort to Help Families Get Healthier by Heading ‘Back to the Kitchen’ — Ohio State University Extension.
Getting Back in the School Routine
Time management experts suggest that if we take the first two weeks of the school year and get a routine in place that accommodates the needs of everyone, then the rest of the year will go much smoother. Here are some tips that may make your days a little easier from start to finish: *Set […]
Shift Happens
I found a quote about ten years ago that I have since shared with family and friends when they were facing hard times; it goes like this: “sometimes good luck comes disguised as disaster.” Meaning that once you go through a difficult situation, whether it be financial, health-related, marital, or personal, with hindsight you […]