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Rethink Your Holiday Drink (Part 1 of 3)

It’s that time of year when all of the festive holiday drinks are coming back to your favorite coffee shops, from Pumpkin Spice to Gingerbread to Eggnog. While these drinks sure can be tasty, they can also be loaded with fat and sugar. For instance, a 16 oz. eggnog latte at Starbucks is estimated to […]

WRITTEN BY: Amy Meehan, MPH, Healthy People Program Specialist

REVIEWED BY: Amanda Woods, Healthy Finances Program Specialist

SOURCES:

  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "Ways to Shave Calories." http://www.eatright.org/resource/health/weight-loss/tips-for-weight-loss/ways-to-shave-calories.
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "Benefits of Java." http://www.eatright.org/resource/health/wellness/preventing-illness/benefits-of-java.
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "Nutrition Info About Beverages." http://www.eatright.org/resource/health/weight-loss/tips-for-weight-loss/rethink-your-drinks.

Keeping Holidays Expectations in Check

The holiday season is upon us. What does that mean for you? Are you looking forward to special events and traditions of the season? Are you stressed just thinking about all the preparations? What happens when our visions of sugar plums turn to ruined candy, or the beautiful decorations we had planned just don’t turn […]

WRITTEN BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County.

REVIEWED BY: Amy Meehan, MPH, Healthy People Program Specialist

SOURCES:

  • Managing Expectations. 2017. American Psychological Association. Retrieved from: http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/holiday-stress-managing-expectations.aspx.
  • Holiday Resource Center. 2017. American Psychological Association. Retrieved from: http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/holiday-stress.aspx

Tattoo You

My sister got a small heart tattoo on her chest when she turned 60. She “unveiled” it at the pool when we were in Florida on a big family vacation. The first words out of my mouth were “I’m going to tell Mom.” I was just kidding, but I have to admit I was a […]

WRITTEN BY: Donna Green, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Erie County

REVIEWED BY: Candace J. Heer, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Morrow County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • http://search.creativecommons.org/

SOURCES:

  • https://www.creditdonkey.com/tattoo-statistics.html
  • http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1047279711002870
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22153289
  • http://tattooconnection.net/blog/statistics/
  • http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2008/12/09/tattooed-gen-nexters/
  • http://www.theharrispoll.com/health-and-life/Tattoo_Takeover.html
  • http://www.inkedmag.com/10-reasons-people-get-tattooed/

Where to Keep Your Valuable Records

Most households accumulate papers and records that are important to them but many people do not know the best way to store them. There are two common types of household record storage: at home and a safe deposit box. At Home Most of your records will be kept at home. Paper documentation remains the comfortable […]

WRITTEN BY: Kathy Michelich, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Warren County

REVIEWED BY: Candace J. Heer, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Morrow County

SOURCES:

  • The Federal Trade Commission
  • 10 TopReviews

Use The Plate Method for Holiday Meal Planning

As we near the end of November, you’re likely thinking about preparing or attending at least one holiday meal. Did you know that in addition to marking the start of the holiday season, November is Diabetes Awareness month? The holiday season is a wonderful time to catch up with friends and family and enjoy good […]

WRITTEN BY: Jenny Lobb, MPH, RD, LD Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County

REVIEWED BY: Amy Meehan, MPH, Healthy People Program Specialist, Ohio State University Extension

SOURCES:

  • Create Your Plate. The American Diabetes Association. http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/planning-meals/create-your-plate/#seven
  • Holiday Meal Planning. The American Diabetes Association. http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/planning-meals/holiday-meal-planning/

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