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Give it to me, NOW!

The title of this blog is from a quote by Veruca Salt, the spoiled child in Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Whenever Veruca saw something she wanted (which was quite often), she simply told her daddy about her desire, and her father did whatever it took to get that item for his covetous daughter. […]

WRITTEN BY: Joseph Maiorano, PHD, Family and Consumer Sciences, Harrison County Ohio, maiorano.2@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Misty Harmon, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Perry County, harmon.416@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/en/crazy-irate-angry-mad-upset-3126441/

SOURCES:

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pqsy7V0wphI
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Wonka_%26_the_Chocolate_Factory
  • https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/parenting-resources-raising-caring-ethical-children

REFERENCES:

  • Ellis, A. & Harper, R. A. (1977). A guide to rational living. New York, NY: Wilshire Books.
  • Marguiles, S. & Wolper, D. L. (producers); Stuart, M. (director). (1971). Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. United States: Wolper Pictures.

News from the field of personal finance

1. Credit card companies are no longer requiring a signature on purchases At the end of April, large credit card issuers such as, American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa, will no longer require customer signatures to complete credit card purchases. Nevertheless, retailers may continue asking you to sign. We can expect that the handwritten signature […]

WRITTEN BY: Cäzilia Loibl

REVIEWED BY: Joseph Maiorano

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/en/cherry-blossom-flower-cherry-tree-3320018/

Just Breathe, Simply Breathe

When the word just is used as an adverb it means simply or only. Sometimes just is used to indicate lesser importance.  The phrase “just breathe” might seem simple or inconsequential but the message of just breathe or simply breathe can benefit most people. Breathing is a wonderfully complex and essential human function. We are […]

WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County

REVIEWED BY: Melinda Hill, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Wayne County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Powers-Barker, P.

SOURCES:

  • Bishop, S.R., Lau, M., Shapiro, S., Carlson, L., Anderson, N.D., Carmody, J., Degal, Z.V., Abbey, S., Speca, M., Velting, D., & Devins, G. (2004) Mindfulness: A proposed operational definition. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 11, 230-241.
  • Harvard Health Publishing (2016), Relaxation techniques: Breath control helps quell errant stress response. Retrieved from http://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/relaxation-techniques-breath-control-helps-quell-errant-stress-response
  • Peterson, L. A. (2017) Decrease stress by using your breath, Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/decrease-stress-by-using-your-breath/art-20267197
  • Powers-Barker, P. (2016). Introduction to Mindfulness. HYG-5243, Ohioline, Ohio State University Extension. Available at https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5243-0
  • Wielgosz, J., Schuyler, B. S., Lutz, A., & Davidson, R. (2016). Long-term mindfulness training is associated with reliable differences in resting respiration rate. Scientific Reports, 6: 27533. Doi: 10.1038/srep27533.

Veggies with a Twist

How many vegetables did you eat yesterday? MyPlate recommends that adults consume at least 2-3 cups of vegetables each day, making half your plate fruits and vegetables at each meal. However, finding new ways to put vegetables on our plates can be difficult and monotonous.  Luckily, there are revolutionary kitchen tools on the market that can […]

WRITTEN BY: Lauren McCabe, Dietetic Intern, The Ohio State University

REVIEWED BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County

SOURCES:

  • Colorado State University (2017). How to Use a Spiralizer (a healthy cooking video). http://liveeatplay.colostate.edu/eat/healthy-kitchen/videos/spiralizer.php.
  • USDA ChooseMyPlate.gov (2017). All About the Vegetable Group. choosemyplate.gov/vegetables.

Mindful Parenting: Enjoy Every Moment

“Congratulations Graduates!!” In two short months, I will hear this exact phrase as my younger son Owen walks across the stage for his high school graduation. It seems like yesterday that Owen’s older brother Brandon walked across that same stage. As hard as it was for me to realize how it would affect me that […]

WRITTEN BY: Misty Harmon, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Perry County, harmon.417@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Joseph Maiorano, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Harrison County, maiorano.2@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/en/graduation-teen-high-school-student-995042/
  • Shawn Walker, Owen senior picture

SOURCES:

  • https://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/prepare-empty-nest
  • https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5243-0
  • http://livesmartohio.osu.edu/money/harmon-416osu-edu/got-money-for-college/

REFERENCES:

  • Radar, Malisa & Sternweis, Laura. (July 3, 2017). Prepare for an Empty Nest. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
  • Powers-Barker, Patrice. (May 10. 2016). Introduction to Mindfulness. Ohioline, Ohio State University Extension.
  • Harmon, Misty. (November 15, 2017). Got Money?....For College. Family and Consumer Sciences Live Smart Ohio, Ohio State University Extension.

What’s in Your Easter Basket?

Easter is the second biggest candy holiday in the United States, as 87% of Americans will buy or create an Easter basket.  Total annual spending on Easter candy has been $2.1 billion with over 120 million pounds of Easter candy purchased.  Over 70% of the candy purchased is chocolate and 16 billion jelly beans are […]

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