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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

5 Tips for Healthfully Hosting Young Guests

Things you can do Are you hosting family or friends this holiday season? If children will be visiting, there are a few simple things you can do to encourage them to make healthy eating choices while they visit you over the holidays: Adopt a “water first for thirst” approach. When the kids ask for something to […]

WRITTEN BY: Martha Filipic and Carol Smathers

REVIEWED BY: Jennifer Lobb

Turkey Time: Don’t wash it. Cook it!

Thanksgiving is almost here and many of us will be having turkey dinners to celebrate the holiday.  That also means many people will be preparing turkeys at home . . . hopefully safely.   One thing that is NOT safe to do is washing or rinsing your turkey.  Many people still believe that they should […]

WRITTEN BY: Kate Shumaker, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Holmes County, shumaker.68@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Christine Kendle, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Tuscarawas County

Safe Holiday Gifts in a Jar

Many people enjoy making and handing out homemade creations from the kitchen as holiday gifts. The thought and effort that goes into this gesture is one that people truly seem to appreciate, and the experience of creating your own gift for loved ones is fulfilling. Among some of the most popular food items to gift […]

WRITTEN BY: Joanna Rini, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Medina County, rini.41@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Shawna Hite, Healthy People Program Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/food/food_safety/preservation/hgic3200.html
  • http://web.extension.illinois.edu/stain/staindetail.cfm?ID=44

SOURCES:

  • http://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/publications_usda.html

REFERENCES:

  • http://www.extension.umn.edu/food/food-safety/preserving/safe-meals/homemade-food-gifts/
  • http://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/publications_usda.html

Holiday Coffees: Festive or Frightening?

I really love seasonal flavors: gingerbread, peppermint, eggnog… So when the holidays come around, I am more likely to get that flavored latte or mocha that’s only available for a limited time. A quick look at their nutritional value, however, has me thinking twice. This habit of “treating myself” not only costs me extra cash […]

Carve Out Time For Family Rituals

Researchers have long followed the impact of families in societies across the world. Regardless of size, composition, values, or cultural beliefs; family plays a significant role in developing identity and a sense of belonging. Family is the place that teaches us the value of love, affection, care, truthfulness, self-confidence, and provides us tools and suggestions […]

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