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Perennial Optimist

Years ago, when my children were young, they picked out a gift for me. It was a t-shirt that had a picture of flowers and the words, “Perennial Optimist.” They didn’t know what perennial optimist…

Embrace the Stress?

April is not only Earth Month, but also Stress Awareness Month! If you already knew this, you are a step ahead in your stress awareness. Stress is a hot topic for our health and well-being.

Behavioral Economics aka Emotions & Money

Life is a journey! The path we choose to take is dependent upon how we make decisions to meet our needs and wants. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs graphic below shows the progression for identify...

COVID-19 Vaccine Resources

Please browse this collection of resources and information regarding COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. The links below can serve to educate you on the safety, efficacy, and availability of COVID-19…

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Healthy Giving-Philanthropy and Charitable Giving

I read a story recently in Ohio State News that Nina and Ryan Day gave $1 million to establish mental health resilience fund at Ohio State. Governor and Mrs. DeWine holding an event promoting Dolly...

Insuring your furry family member

Sixty-three percent of U.S. households own a dog or cat, sales of pet care services are totaling at $5.8 billion dollars in the U.S., $123.6 billion U.S. pet industry dollars was spent in 2021 and by…

Bad Credit, No Credit, What’s the Catch?

Bad Credit, No Credit, What’s the Catch? There are a couple of area car dealerships that advertise “Guaranteed Financing”. Bad Credit! No Credit! No Problem! Guaranteed on the spot financing availa...

Is your tire going flat?

Have you ever been in a car that had a tire go flat? Did you notice warning signs before it went flat? Maybe a warning light came up on your dash or you noticed a bit more vibration while driving?

Readjusting after the COVID-19 pandemic: An Episode of Healthy Living Resources

Healthy Living Resources is a telecast presented by the Family and Consumer Sciences program specialists that will focus on health, wellness, and the impact that stress has on our lives.

Sustainability and your family: An Episode of Healthy Living Resources

Being Clutter Free: An Episode of Healthy Living Resources

Making Changes to a Healthy You: An Episode of Healthy Living Resources

Getting Financial Aid Without Getting Scammed

There are numerous ways to get help with paying for education. There are just as many ways people attempt to take advantage of you by trying to access those funds. Learn more how to identify and...

How Vaccines are Safe: An Episode of Healthy Living Resources

Healthy Living Resources is a telecast presented by the Family and Consumer Sciences program specialists that will focus on health, wellness, and the impact that stress has on our lives.

A Time for Learning: Black History Month and FCS Educator Day

Some may question the val­­­ue of recognizing only one month or only one week or only one day to be aware of different groups or causes. I appreciate that annual recognitions remind us to continue…

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?

Be Grateful, Eat Less

Can practicing gratitude help you make healthier food choices? The answer is, YES! Research published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology indicated that practicing gratitude can have a positive…

What is Your Pedigree?

It’s Not So Much Who You Are as Much as It Is Your Credit Score Not to sound too much like an aging, gray haired individual but “back in the day”, people in a community knew who you were because of…

Heart Disease: When Love Can’t Fix a Broken Heart, But You Can Help Prevent It

Review of the American Heart Associations 10 features of heart disease prevention.