Football season is in full swing and many of us are headed off to a tailgate party before the game or a big viewing party at a friend’s home. While we typically plan ahead to make sure we have enough food, do we always plan to keep the risk of foodborne illness at a minimum? […]
Don’t ‘Awful-ize’ It!
I learned a new word from a participant this week in my Mindful Extension class. “Awful-ize.” It means to imagine the worst possible outcome, or to make something out to be as bad as it could possibly be. Making a mountain out of a molehill. Since that sounded like something I sometimes do, I thought […]
Could Local Produce Be More Nutritious?
Guest author, Kendal Shaffer, a Masters of Food & Nutrition graduate student at Bowling Green State University shares variables to answer the question, “could local produce be more nutritious?” Buying local produce helps support your community, economy, local farmers and possibly even your health! While there are many factors that determine the nutritional content(PDF)Links to […]
Internet Behavioral Marketing
Technology has certainly streamlined the once time consuming process of researching products and checking prices before making a purchase. Shopping online and having purchases delivered to the front door has become the norm for many households. If you’re a savvy shopper, you know how to work the internet and you have the latest apps for […]
Don’t Die from Embarrassment – Call 911
Have you ever had to call 911 but were afraid to do so? Did you know people do not call 911 even when they should? I had to call 911 a few months ago due to a small fire in my kitchen. I was uncertain if my small kitchen fire, behind my 35 year old […]
Lessons from a Second Grader
As I sit down to write this article, I look up from my computer and see the face of my sweet little girl. She will soon turn 8, and school started two weeks ago. As I make lists and try to prioritize the tasks I need to accomplish, it is apparent that I learn a […]