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Relaxing During Summer Adventures

Now that summer is upon us we are excited to get out and travel to our favorite places or make new adventures with family or friends. The weather is nice out, which makes you feel like you are ready to get out and make a difference. Although vacations can be very fun and relaxing, they […]

WRITTEN BY: Guest Author: Katie Wagner, Summer Intern, Ohio Statue University Extension, Washington County

REVIEWED BY: Amanda Bohlen, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Washington County

SOURCES:

  • Crumpton, W. R. (2018, April 11). Start planning now for a stress-free summer vacation | HealthCalling. Retrieved June 14, 2018, from https://www.stjhs.org/healthcalling/2018/april/start-planning-now-for-a-stress-free-summer-vaca/
  • Maros, M. (2016, October 31). 7 Tips for a Stress-Free Summer Vacation. Retrieved June 14, 2018, from https://peacefulmindpeacefullife.org/7-tips-for-a-stress-free-summer-vacation/

Keeping Tradition

The warmth of summer brings back memories from some of the best times spent with my family as a child. The smell of cut grass or a barbecue can conjure vivid images of playing softball, catching fireflies, and making chalk murals on the driveway with my sister. With these memories comes a sense of longing […]

WRITTEN BY: Joanna Fifner, Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, fifner.2@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Jami Dellifield, Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, dellifield.2@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • http://parenting247.org/article.cfm?ContentID=688

REFERENCES:

  • https://aspe.hhs.gov/basic-report/identifying-successful-families-overview-constructs-and-selected-measures#defining
  • http://livesmartohio.osu.edu/mind-and-body/treber-1osu-edu/vacation-take-time-to-relax-refresh-and-recharge/
  • http://livesmartohio.osu.edu/food/bohlen-19osu-edu/picnic-food-safety-checklist/

Let’s Fire Up the Grill!

Ever walk through the neighborhood and catch a whiff of that wonderful grilled food smell? Mmmmm… makes my mouth water just thinking of that sizzle. July is National Grilling Month. Grilling can be a healthy, low fat, tasty way to prepare food. Let’s look at a few tips… Safety Tips Start with a clean grill […]

WRITTEN BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County, carter.413@osu.edu.

REVIEWED BY: Elizabeth Smith, NE Regional Program Specialist, SNAP-ED, Ohio State University Extension, smith.3993@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=10958
  • http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6442476609&terms=grilling
  • North Dakota State University Extension http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/foods/fn658.pdf

Make FREE Summer Fun!

Summer brings longer days and more time for fun for many families.  If you have kids, they have been home for several weeks now.  Are you already tired of hearing “I’m bored!”?  Finding family entertainment can be tiring and expensive.  Take the Summer Challenge and get creative to have fun this week for the cost […]

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