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Sep 11, 2020
[Corn: a vegetable, a whole grain, and a fruit] Ohio State University Extension Educators Timothy McDermott, Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Jennifer Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences, are collaborating on a new video series that examines how to grow and cook fresh seasonal produce. As most of us know, even though it’s almost fall, nothing tastes more like summer in Ohio than grilled sweet corn. Check out their first video, How to Grill Sweet Corn, at spark.adobe.com/video/NsxDKwmNalnVa
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Aug 6, 2020
Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educators Lorrissa Dunfee, Belmont County, and Michelle Treber, Pickaway County, recently received a $4,000 grant from the Ohio Falls Coalition to promote the overall health and wellness of senior citizens in their counties. The program, Bingocize, encourages movement and focuses on fall prevention and health education messages. Grant funds, managed by Belmont County’s health department, will be used to train Ohio State University Extension professionals and community partners for delivery in any county. Additionally, the funding will cover the Bingocize program materials and provide environmental supports such as grab bars for participants who successfully complete the program.
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Jun 26, 2020
Family and Consumer Sciences Educators are teaming up across Ohio to provide a virtual summer learning series titled RESTART Ohio: Back to Healthy. The series will focus on a variety of health and wellness related topics and provide an opportunity for Ohioans to connect with Extension resources and gain valuable knowledge. [Read more...]
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Jun 16, 2020
For many, a college education is something they dream of, and with proper planning, it can become a reality. According to The Federal Reserve (May 2019) the typical amount of education debt in 2018, among those with any outstanding balances, was between $20,000 and $24,999. Ohio residents are slightly above the national average debt ($28,650) at $30,629 at the time of graduation with 62% of students having some form of college loan (The Institute for College Access & Success, 2018). [Read the full Ohioline article...]
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May 21, 2020
Are you interested in learning about food preservation? Join us on Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. for free webinars hosted by Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences. You are welcome to register for just one or all of them. Recorded sessions will be available the day after each webinar. [Webinar dates...]
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Apr 18, 2020
youtu.be/GQfEQV9pUbEOhio State Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H are teaming up to provide a new weekly Tips for Teens how-to video series. COVID-19 has had an impact on all of us, especially our teens. OSUE educators have created a video series with information about life skills with details on basic car maintenance, doing laundry, cleaning a bathroom, folding a fitted bed sheet and making healthy snacks. The first video, "Laundry Basics," can be found on the OSU Extension Professionals YouTube page at youtu.be/xd5rdZmXFfc, and the second, Don't Let 'Em Drive You Crazy, is at youtu.be/0BP8hZqnXLc <Read more and see schedule>
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Apr 17, 2020
For those who are out of work, have had a reduction in their pay, are waiting on unemployment benefits, or are fearful a layoff is imminent, you can use the stimulus money to protect your household’s four key areas: Food and Prescriptions, Utilities, Home/Shelter and Transportation. <Read more...>
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Apr 9, 2020
Many stores are now offering more ways to shop. A great way to shop for items you need without having to go into a store is with online ordering. Online ordering allows you to choose the exact items you need without having to shop in store. The prices online are the same as in the store at most stores, although some do charge slightly more for online ordering. The cost for these services ranges from no cost to $4.95 for pick up (not available at all locations) and delivery costs range from $5.95 to $9.95 per order, or Walmart offers unlimited delivery for $12.95 per month (no limit on deliveries). <Read More + video...>
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Apr 7, 2020
Three weeks ago, I wrote about stocking up for staying at home. I had gone shopping on March 13, after being away for over a week. Because many grocery shelves were bare, I had to make some substitutions and compromises and to shop at three different stores in Columbus to get items that would provide weeks of healthy meals. I focused on getting fresh and frozen essentials: whole grains (including low-sugar cereals), beans, fruits and vegetables, fish, nuts, healthy fats, and spices and condiments to make is all taste great. My goal was to stretch the $180 purchase to 120 meals (2 people, 3 meals/day for 20 days). <Read more...>
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Apr 6, 2020
Join Emily Marrison and her children, ages 10 and 12, every Thursday in April at 11 a.m. for Kids in the Kitchen – Facebook Live. The Coshocton County Kids in the Kitchen program provides a great opportunity for you and your children to learn how to make kid-friendly recipes, together. Time conflict? No worries, you can also watch and download the recorded programs and recipes from Ohio State University Extension’s Coshocton County Facebook page at facebook.com. We hope you'll join us live! Programs are every Thursday in April (2, 9, 16, 23 and 30). Check coshocton.osu.edu to view recorded programs.
