Are You Considering Homeownership?
Tired of renting and thinking about buying a house? Not sure where to start? Let’s talk about some of the first steps in the path to homeownership. Many people don’t realize that making the decision to buy a home and the process to buy one isn’t a one-size-fits-all...
What’s on Your Plate?
No matter your age, good nutrition is key. When we choose to eat healthy, we are making a conscious effort to continually improve our well-being. When we teach young children about the importance of eating healthy, we are helping them to grow, develop, and maintain a...
Mindful Stress Relief
In today's fast-paced and demanding world, stress has become an all-too-familiar companion for many individuals. The pressure to perform, meet deadlines, and juggle personal responsibilities can leave us feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Mindfulness, the practice of...
Reducing Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, conversations about mental health have gained momentum, and the importance of addressing mental illnesses is finally being recognized. However, despite this progress, the stigma surrounding mental illness remains a...
What’s Brewing – Tea – National Tea Day
Tea dates back thousands of years and spans numerous continents and civilizations. Tea contains antioxidants known as catechins and flavonoids. Antioxidants work to neutralize free radicals, which are formed when cells burn oxygen for energy. Researchers from the USDA...
Lifestyle and Brain Health
Forgetfulness at times occurs to everyone, but many adults attribute this to aging. Regardless of your age, lifestyle practices are a factor in one’s health, and that includes brain health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) acknowledges that there...
Preserving Strawberries: A Guide to Freezing
As we relish the flavors of locally grown strawberries, their sweet aroma and vibrant hues evoke the essence of sunshine captured in each bite. Now that we're past Valentine's Day, where strawberries often take center stage, let's dive into the art of preserving these...
Let’s Go Walking – Celebrate National Walking Day – April 3, 2024
Let’s go walking on April 3, 2024, to celebrate National Walking Day. Walking is one of the best ways to get in our daily exercise with numerous health benefits. Research has shown that walking at a moderate pace at least 150 minutes a week can help you: Think...
Stress Around the Clock
By definition, catastrophic events, job loss, divorce, and death of a loved one are extremely stressful, but these situations are infrequent. What about those day-to-day stressors you face all the time? Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) reports a third of...
World Home Economics Day – March 21, 2024
Since 1982 the International Federation for Home Economics (IFHE) has sponsored World Home Economics Day. The event promotes the home economics profession and acknowledges the hard work that home economists do for their communities. The International Federation of...