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Biology 101. Sociology 101. Computer 101. Communications 101.
Writing 101. Wellness 101. Media 101. Everything 101!
As I found out
this past year, college freshmen have to take a 101 course in just
about every subject. Most of these classes involved standing in
front of our peers a few times during the semester to give a
presentation about various topics. I watched as student after
student, friend after friend, stood up to present their assignments.
They shook, they stuttered, and they sweated. They were terrified of
public speaking! This was something I couldn’t relate to very well.
Sure, I’ve had a few butterflies before, but my nervousness was
nothing like the anxiety my classmates were experiencing. I owe my
composure in front of an audience to my experiences in 4-H.
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Living Well --
December 31, 2008
I think most New Year’s resolutions
can fit into these categories: reduce debt, lose weight, get in
shape, and/or get organized. If you have all of these areas covered
and are thinking you might not need any resolutions, perhaps you
should consider “quit lying to self”.
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Living Well --
December 23, 2008
I know as
South Dakota people go, we tend to be self sufficient and are able
to handle about anything Mother Nature sends our way. However, I
want to offer a reminder to you about preparing for events such as
power outages. Whether you have electricity or not, there will still
be appetites to appease. Have a plan for food.
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Living Well --
December 18, 2008
Every family has their own traditions
for the holidays. A tradition with my family that has stood the
test of time is always having soup on Christmas Eve. Recipes have
changed, methods have changed, types have changed, but we still have
soup. Whether it was made on a cook stove or made in the crock pot,
I have always enjoyed a good bowl of hot soup.
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Living Well --
December 11, 2008
If you are in the market for a new
oven, you might want to consider a convection oven. The initial
cost is higher, but oven temperatures and baking times are reduced
so this will cut back on the energy usage. You are also able to
bake more product at one time, and this again will reduce your
energy usage.
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Living Well --
December 4, 2008
You eagerly rip open the
shiny, gift-wrapped box you received in the mail. As you peer into
the present, you gasp! The sticker says, "Keep Refrigerated" -- but
the delicacy inside feels like it’s at room temperature! Oh, no!
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Living Well -- November 26, 2008
I have never gone deer hunting
before. At least, never with a rifle. However, every time I drive
anywhere, I feel like my Dodge is loaded up and ready to take on the
deer as they pop out of the ditch.
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Living Well -- November 20, 2008
I ran this method in my column a few years ago, but I’m repeating
it, because it is such useful information for your Thanksgiving
meal. If your biggest challenge for the meal is preparing gravy,
you are not alone. This method for making gravy is a bonus: it is
easy and it removes excess fat and calories.
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Living Well -- November 14, 2008
I love
the typical Thanksgiving Day menu. It is one of my favorite meals
of the year. But from thawing to using the leftovers, that turkey
requires a little planning and thought.
Frozen turkey must be kept at a safe temperature
during thawing. More...
Living Well -- November 7, 2008
Everything in your refrigerator was once a fresh, healthy food,
ready to eat. It may have been a tasty leftover or deli meat.
Unfortunately, over the course of weeks or more, things get pushed
to the back of the refrigerator and slowly transform into something
hard to identify.
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Living Well -- October 30, 2008
The first thing
to do when bills are past due is to be sure basic needs such as
food, rent and utilities are met. Child support payments are another
top priority. If income has dropped a lot, think about asking the
court to change the amount of child support.
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Living Well -- October 23, 2008
Winter is
coming and your heat is on. If your doors and windows are shut
tight, why is it still so cold inside? The air in your home is
escaping through cracks in your foundation and gaps around the
openings in your home, such as doors and windows. All of the small
gaps and cracks around your home are actually a big problem when it
comes to the energy efficiency of your home.
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Living Well -- October 9, 2008
October is Indoor
Air Quality Month. I will be sharing information with you from the
Montana Extension Service’s Healthy Indoor Air for America's
Homes project.
Do you or someone in your family have asthma? This disease has been
increasing dramatically over the years, especially among children.
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Living Well -- September 25, 2008
We are about at the end
of the gardening season. Freezing is a good option if you want to
preserve extra produce for later use. I'm going to share information
with you on freezing apples and peppers.
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Living Well -- September 18, 2008
According to my phone
calls, it has been a busy canning season. That tells me that garden
harvest have been successful and there will be good eating this
winter. With the continued rise in prices at the grocery store, I
attribute it to the "can-do" attitudes of South Dakotans who always
find a way to take care of themselves and their families.
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Living Well -- September 11, 2008
September is the
traditional Food Safety month. It creates a time for us to focus on
food safety which continues to be an urgent need. Did you know
that in the United States each year...
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Living Well -- September 4, 2008
Are you smarter than a
fifth grader? You might be thinking that I am referring to a popular
television show. Actually, that is what was going through my mind as
I judged the Special Foods contest at the State Fair.
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Living Well -- August 14, 2008
Several years ago the
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) did warn consumers of the risks
associated with ice tea that is brewed in the sun. The concern was
because of the following factors associated with tea leaves: they
may be naturally contaminated with pathogens.
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Living Well -- August 6, 2008
While the fair is a
grand place for 4-H members to showcase their projects, they also
anticipate earning ribbons on their projects. Ribbons are wonderful,
but the learning experience that brought the project to the fair is
the real prize. More...
Living Well --
July 31, 2008
These are the last of
the 2008 Special Foods recipes. I hope you will enjoy them.
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Living Well --
July 24, 2008
This week I'm giving you
a few more recipes from our Special Foods contest. As they were all
purple ribbons winners, I hope you enjoy them.
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Living Well --
July 18, 2008
Twenty three 4-H members from Turner, Lincoln,
and Union Counties participated in the Special Foods contest held at
the Lennox High School on July 8. These three from Turner County
each earned a purple ribbon. I think you will enjoy these quick and
easy recipes.
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Living Well --
July 10, 2008
Ladies and gentlemen - fire up your
canners! The green beans are ready to go in the jar. I hope
you have checked your jars, lids, screw bands, and other canning
supplies to see that they are all in good shape and you have plenty
to handle a bountiful harvest.
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Living Well --
July 3, 2008
Community Service is just one of the
many ways 4-H makes a difference in their community, county, and
state. This summer, there is an excellent opportunity for those same
4-H youth and families to give back to the program.
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Living Well --
June 27, 2008
Many consumers
wonder about buying organic or conventional foods and how to balance
the price versus quality. Good fruits and vegetables can be
purchased at your local grocery store, warehouse stores, convenience
stores, farmers' markets and co-ops. All offer many healthy
options, but it is up to the consumer to shop carefully and select
the best options for their money.
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Living Well --
June 20, 2008
It is June and the Bing cherries are
in the grocery store. In my world, that is a reason to celebrate.
Nothing tastes like summer more than ripe cherries. Cherries are
drupes or stone fruits, botanical cousins to peaches and plums.
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Living Well --
June 13, 2008
Many veteran food preservers know all
the "how-to's", but they don't always know the reason why they do
things. One thing I do know for sure is that canners do want safe
food for their families. Food preservation is an exact science, and
recommendations should be followed.
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Living Well --
June 6, 2008
Soil in gardens that were recently
flooded may not be safe for growing fruit and vegetables, South
Dakota State University specialists said. SDSU Extension
Horticulture Specialist Rhoda Burrows said that includes gardens
that were unplanted at the time.
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Living Well -- May
30, 2008
June is National Dairy Month and it
is a time for a good reminder to include plenty of dairy in our diet
every day. No matter what age, all people can benefit from the
nutrition in a cold glass of milk.
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Living Well -- May
23, 2008
Heartburn?
You’re not alone – 25 million Americans experience heartburn every
day and another 60 million Americans have it at least once or twice
per month.
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Living Well -- May
15, 2008
Many Greeks and Romans not only
appreciate asparagus for its taste but also believe it possesses
medicinal properties from alleviating toothaches to preventing bee
stings.
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Living Well -- May
9, 2008
As a method to stretch the grocery
dollar, many families will try gardening and/or food preservation.
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Living Well -- May
2, 2008
Research has
highlighted the impact mothers have on the food choices of their
daughters.
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Living Well -
April 24, 2008
Consider other
shopping options. There are several alternatives from which to
choose – supermarkets, warehouse stores, convenience stores,
farmers' markets and co-ops.
Food prices, of course, are one of the major factors in determining
where you will shop.
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Living Well -
April 17, 2008
Gone are the days of spontaneous grocery shopping. It is now time to
turn it into an organized, preplanned, conscientious expenditure. In
other words – stretch those grocery dollars as far as you can.
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Living Well - March
28, 2008
Many of us spend several hours a day at our desk. Since it is like
home away from home for us, there are a few considerations to keep
in mind.
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Living Well - March
14, 2008
Today, television has become a big part of our lives with numerous
channels available. In fact, 99% of US families with children have
at least one TV and 50% have 3 or more TVs. TV has also become a
daily habit for many making it easy to lose track of how many hours
we are watching.
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Living Well - March
6, 2008
Fact or fiction? True or false? Right or wrong? Are you confused
about what to eat? More...
Living Well -
February 29, 2008
Scientific research continues to
suggest that protein has the potential to play a role in several
aspects of weight loss and management.
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Living Well -
February 22, 2008
Perhaps you haven't yet started recycling the many
containers from packaged food purchases. Yet there are things you
can do if you're interested in a "greener," more environmentally
friendly household.
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Living Well -
January 31, 2008
Everyone has their
own way of coping with the cold, and some people even get a lot done
in winter. They work on or complete projects, or do some cleaning
and organizing. But for others, spending time indoors causes
frustration and a short temper, or cabin fever.
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Sandra Aamlid is the Family
and Consumer Sciences
Extension Educator in Minnehaha County.
Minnehaha County Extension Office
220 W. 6th St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone: 605-367-7877
Fax: 605-367-4609
Email:
saamlid@minnehahacounty.org
Lavonne Meyer is the
Family and Consumer Sciences
Extension Educator in Turner County.
Turner County Extension Office
PO Box 490
400 S Main
Parker, SD 57053-0490
Phone: 605-297-3112
Fax: 605-297-5598
Email:
lavonne.meyer@sdstate.edu
South Dakota State
University, South Dakota Counties and U.S. Department of Agriculture
Cooperating South Dakota State University is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Male/Female) and offers all
benefits, services, and educational and employment opportunities
without regard for ancestry, age, race, citizenship, color, creed,
religion, gender, disability, national origin, sexual preference, or
Vietnam Era veteran status.
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