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GET ORGANIZED! WHY IT MATTERS.

For some people, being organized comes so naturally to them. For others, it is easier said than done. Why does being organized matter?  How is being organized related to our quality of life?  Being organized is more than having a tidy house, clean car, or an office that looks like it belongs in a container […]

WRITTEN BY: Dr. Roseanne Scammahorn, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Darke County, Scammahorn.5@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Emily Marrison, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Coshocton County, marrison.12@osu.edu

REFERENCES:

  • Beaumont. (n.d.). Health Benefits of Being Organized. Retrieved on February 3, 2022, from https://www.beaumont.org/health-wellness/blogs/health-benefits-of-being-organized
  • Saxbe, D. & Repetti, R. (2009). No Place Like Home: Home Tours Correlate With Daily Patterns of Mood and Cortisol. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. Retrieved on February 3, 2022, from https://undecidedthebook.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/saxbe-repetti-pspb-2010.pdf
  • Selhub, E. (2015). Your Health Destiny: How to Unlock Your Natural Ability to Overcome Illness, Feel Better, and Live Longer. HarperCollins Publishing. New York, NY.
  • Simply Placed. (n.d.). Wellness Wednesday: 5 Health Benefits of Being Organized. Retrieved on February 3, 2022, from https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-5-health-benefits-of-being-organized/
  • Vohs, K., Redden, J. and Rahinel, R. (2013). Physical Order Produces Healthy Choices, Generosity, and Conventionality, Whereas Disorder Produces Creativity. Psychology Science, Retrieved February 3, 2022, from https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797613480186

Gardening as a Self-Care Practice

Self-care can be as basic as daily routines like brushing your teeth or staying hydrated by drinking enough water. While it might be easy to list daily tasks that support personal care such as eating well, getting enough sleep, exercising, and connecting with others, it is not uncommon that stressful times can upset a self-care […]

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

REVIEWED BY: Roseanne E. Scammahorn, PhD, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Darke County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Powers-Barker, P. (2020)
  • Stone, A. (2019)

SOURCES:

  • Dockrill, P. (2016). Just looking at photos of nature could be enough to lower your work stress levels. Science Alert. Retrieved 06/16/20 from https://www.sciencealert.com/just-looking-at-photos-of-nature-could-be-enough-to-lower-your-work-stress-levels
  • Elrer, E. (2019). Will you give me some tips on how to propagate houseplants from cuttings? A Question of the Week. University of New Hampshire Extension. Retrieved 06/15/20 from https://extension.unh.edu/blog/will-you-give-me-some-tips-how-propagate-houseplants-cuttings
  • Ensle, K. (2012) Mindful eating for better health. Rutgers, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. Retrieved 06/15/20 https://njaes.rutgers.edu/sshw/message/message.php?p=Health&m=221
  • Jo, H. Song, C., and Miyazaki, Y. (2019). Physiological benefits of viewing nature: A systematic review of indoor experiments. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 16 (23): 4739. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6926748/
  • Kennelly, S. (2012). A scientific reason to stop and smell the roses: A new study suggests people are happier when they take time to appreciate the good things in life. Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkley. Retrieved 06/16/20 from https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/a_scientific_reason_to_stop_and_smell_the_roses
  • Pollinator Week: Pollinators, Plants, People, Planet. (2020). Pollinator Partnership. Retrieved 06/15/20 from https://www.pollinator.org/pollinator-week
  • Powers-Barker, P. (2017). Infused Water with Ohio Local Foods, Ohio State University Extension, Retrieved 06/15/20 from https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5363
  • Roudabush, C. (2020). Self-Care for Youth and Families. South Dakota State University Extension. Retrieved 06/15/20 from https://extension.sdstate.edu/self-care-youth-and-families
  • Schmidgall, V. (2018). Mindful Monday: Try the “Five Senses” Mindfulness Exercise, Physical, Wellness Tips & Wellness Articles. University of Vermont Medical Center. Retrieved 06/15/20 from https://medcenterblog.uvmhealth.org/wellness/physical/mindfulness-mindful-monday-exercise/

Express your Stress- Tips to tame your stress

Stress is a normal part of life and affects everyone.  We encounter stress in our surroundings, our body, and our thoughts.  Nevertheless, not all stress is bad. We experience stress when we take a test or have a job interview, which can motivate people. Stress also happens when you find yourself in a dangerous situation, […]

WRITTEN BY: Dr. Roseanne Ellison Scammahorn, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Darke County, scammahorn.5@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Kellie Lemly, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Champaign County, lemly.2@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • • 5 Things You Should Know About Stress – National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/stress/index.shtml
  • • 7 Strange Things Stress Can Do to Your Body – The Cleveland Clinic https://health.clevelandclinic.org/7-strange-things-stress-can-body
  • • 10 Ways to Celebrate National Stress Awareness Month - https://www.beliefnet.com/wellness/galleries/10-ways-to-celebrate-national-stress-awareness-month.aspx#ZY3aw2MzLkTIJQsl.99
  • • Find Your Own Healthy Way to De-Stress – The Ohio State University https://livesmartohio.osu.edu/mind-and-body/hite-143osu-edu/find-your-own-healthy-way-to-de-stress/
  • • Stress management – The May Clinic - https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relievers/art-20047257

Rose, Thorn and Bud

Have you ever participated in an icebreaker or round robin based on roses and thorns? The game is to name one good thing (a rose) and one bad thing (a thorn), usually about your day. While it is often applied in a variety of group settings, it can also be introduced to household members who […]

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

REVIEWED BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Fairfield County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Red maple flowering by Amy Stone
  • Roses from Pixabay

SOURCES:

  • Giving thanks can make you happier (2020). Harvard Health Publishing. Harvard Medical School. Retrieved April 2, 2020 from https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier
  • Gonzalez, A. (2018, May 24). A mindful way to reflect: Rose, thorn, and bud. Mindful Schools. Retrieved April 2, 2020 from https://www.mindfulschools.org/inspiration/mindful-reflection/
  • Kumar, A., Killingsworth, M., and Gilovich, T. (2014, August 21). Waiting for merlot: Anticipatory consumption of experiential and material purchases. Psychological Science. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797614546556
  • Lieberman, M., Eisenberger, N., Crockett, M., Tom, S., Pfeifer, S., and Way, B. (2007). Putting feelings into words: Affect labeling disrupts amygdala activity in response to affective stimuli. Psychological Science. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17576282
  • Rose and thorn. (2020). The Family Dinner Project. Retrieved April 2, 2020 from https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/fun_content/rose-and-thorn/
  • Treber, M. (2019, December 2). I’m dining in. Live Healthy Live Well. Retrieved April 2, 2020 from https://livehealthyosu.com/tag/dine-in-day/

Smart Parents Leading Smart Kids

As Ohio families with school-aged children head into the third week of learning at home, the experiences of different households have spanned the range from enjoying making the most of time together to worries about keeping up with school-work and life in general. Like many, this is my first experience of directing home learning during […]

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

REVIEWED BY: Roseanne E. Scammahorn, PhD, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Darke County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Powers-Barker, P. (2020, March 27)

SOURCES:

  • Armstrong, T., (2020). Seven things you should know about multiple intelligences. American Institute for Learning and Human Development. https://www.institute4learning.com/2020/03/10/7-things-you-should-know-about-multiple-intelligences/
  • Armstrong, T., (2014). You’re Smarter Than You Think. A Kid’s Guide to Multiple Intelligences, Second Edition, Revised & Updated. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing
  • Gardner, H., (1999). Intelligence reframed: Multiple intelligences for the 21st century. New York, NY: Basic Books.
  • Gardener, H., (n.d.) MI Oasis. The Official Authoritative Site of Multiple Intelligences. https://www.multipleintelligencesoasis.org/
  • Hartshorne, J. and Germine, L. (2015). When does cognitive functioning peak? The asynchronous rise and fall of different cognitive abilities across the life span. Psychological Science, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797614567339
  • Checklist: Learning activities that connect with multiple intelligences. (2020). Scholastic. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/clip-save-checklist-learning-activities-connect-multiple-intelligences/
  • Terada, Y. (2018). Multiple Intelligences Theory: Widely used yet misunderstood. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/multiple-intelligences-theory-widely-used-yet-misunderstood

REFERENCES:

  • 5 Best Kids Yoga Videos on YouTube. (n.d.) Awake and Mindful. Retrieved March 29, 2020 from https://awakeandmindful.com/best-kids-yoga-videos-on-youtube/
  • Bookaboo Drum Kit. (2020). CBC Kids. Retrieved March 29, 2020 from https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2/games/bookaboo-drum-kit
  • Cincinnati Zoo is Bring the Zoo to You. (2020, March 16). Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Retrieved March 29, 2020 from http://cincinnatizoo.org/news-releases/cincinnati-zoo-is-bringing-the-zoo-to-you/
  • Elise Gravel, Author Illustrator. (n.d.)Retrieved March 29, 2020 from http://elisegravel.com/en/livres/free-printables/?fbclid=IwAR3LkYbuCuUpSoHvHJ9Z6DFGtb6Uh3dWtgUS-jjKR1H6NBfb-90BF-wGmUI
  • LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Williems! Episode 01. (2020, March 16) Retrieved March 29, 2020 from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmzjCPQv3y8
  • Kids Corner. (n.d.) Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. Retrieved March 29, 2020 from https://www.friendsofottawanwr.org/kids-corner.html
  • Powers-Barker, P., (2015, October 29). Do Brain Breaks Work? Live Smart Ohio.Retrieved March 29, 2020 from https://livesmartohio.osu.edu/mind-and-body/powers-barker-1osu-edu/do-brain-breaks-work/
  • Reading at Home with Gail Boushy. (2020). The Daily CAFÉ. Retrieved March 29, 2020 from https://www.thedailycafe.com/content/reading-home-parents
  • Romano, A., (2020, March 12). Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch (Video). Retrieved March 29, 2020 from https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
  • Staake, J., (2019, September 19). 16 Card Games That Will Turn Your Students Into Math Aces. We Are Teachers. Retrieved March 29, 2020 from https://www.weareteachers.com/math-card-games/?fbclid=IwAR3J8ZE74y_R_vByl39-H0H7SJsVYpTcFqKVCV_52j04Xylmj86q69iPOoU

In the Calm BEFORE the Storm

While I love the warmer temperatures that come with spring and summer, I do not like the severe storms. As we have just seen here in Ohio, the results can be devastating to individuals. With severe storms, people may lose electricity and/or water which makes daily living tasks such as safely maintaining and preparing food, […]

WRITTEN BY: Misty Harmon, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Perry County, harmon.416@osu.edu

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

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/photos/road-earth-storm-horizon-meadow-2155402/
  • https://pixabay.com/photos/storm-damage-oak-tree-break-597217/

SOURCES:

  • Centers for Disease Control, (2018). Educational Materials by Topic. Found at: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/educationalmaterials.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fdisasters%2Fhandhygiene.html
  • Centers for Disease Control, (2019). Keep Food and Water Safe After a Disaster or Emergency. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/facts.html
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Emergency Supply List. Retrieved from: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1390846764394-dc08e309debe561d866b05ac84daf1ee/checklist_2014.pdf
  • United States Department of Agriculture, (2013). Preparing for a Weather Emergency. Found at: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/emergency-preparedness/preparing-for-a-weather-emergency/ct_index
  • United States Department of Homeland Security. Financial Preparedness. Found at: https://www.ready.gov/financial-preparedness
  • United States Department of Homeland Security. Make A Plan. Found at: https://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan
  • United States Department of Homeland Security. Plan Ahead for Disasters. Retrieved from: https://www.ready.gov/
  • United States Department of Homeland Security. YOUTH PREPAREDNESS: Empowering the Nation’s Future. Found at: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1480971205120-e250ebf542d7c1aa40e6d6188798e41f/Youth_Resources_One_Pager_20160706_508.pdf

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