Let the Hunt Begin: Hunter Safety and 4-H Shooting Sports
While this year's hunting season is winding up, it's never too early to think about getting ready for next year. Whether it's deer, squirrel, ducks, dove or turkey, there are important hunting rules and guidelines both youth and adults must follow. Organizations...
read moreMake Mindfulness Part of Your Daily Routine in 2019
Now that the busy holiday season is over, it's a time to reflect on the past but prepare and refocus for the new year ahead. As we focus on the new year, it is always refreshing to have a clean slate. As the year begins to unfold, there are tips to help you manage...
read moreGive More Than “Stuff”
This is one New Year's resolution that I can get behind - give less stuff and give more self. We've just wrapped up December - a month of massive giving. We gave gifts, we made charitable monetary donations, and we've overdone “bake-and-take” as I call it. It takes a...
read moreHealthier, Wealthier, and Wiser in 2019 – Get Organized for a Better You
Did you know lack of organization in your life can affect not only your physical surroundings but also your physical and mental well-being? Clutter affects your ability to think, to focus, and even to relax. For children, having an organized space for homework...
read moreHandling the Holiday Blues
As the holiday season quickly approaches, many people are filled with extra holiday cheer and enthusiasm. Some are jolly but still overwhelmed with all of the activities, decorating, and shopping that needs to be completed. Then, there are those that find the...
read morePin a Holiday Memory with Homemade Magnets
Slow Down to Savor the Season The weeks leading up to the gift-giving holiday season can be hectic and stressful. Full social schedules and crowded stores can make Christmas seem like an expensive chore. One way to restore some of the joy of the season and regain some...
read moreHearing Impairment Is No Obstacle for 4-H Youth
Warren Loper is an award-winning member of the Boots and Buckles 4-H Horse Club. Earlier this year, the Jackson County 4-H'er won awards at both the regional and state 4-H horse shows. What makes Warren unique is that he is also hearing impaired. But Warren is...
read moreThe 4-H Culture
Every organization has its own culture, and 4-H is no exception. Here are the ones that make 4-H unique! What is 4-H? 4-H is the youth development outreach program of Land Grant Universities, the Cooperative Extension system, county government, and the United States...
read moreGift the Gift of 4-H Camp!
Black Friday is only a week away, but you can get one gift taken care of TODAY! Making my list...checking it twice...adding 4-H Camp for a kid who's been nice! This holiday season, parents and grandparents get swamped with requests for the newest toys or gadgets. ...
read moreHealthy School Snack Ideas
Are you having a tough time finding kid-approved snacks? With a little extra planning, you can add extra fruits, vegetables and whole grains to your child’s diet. The following snacks can be included in lunch, enjoyed as an after school snacks or as a great addition...
read more