Family and Consumer Science Programs

Nutrition and Health

Cooking for One and Two – New ideas for greats meals and managing groceries for small families. 

 

Planned Overs – How to use leftovers in creative ways, along with small batch cooking to help with quick weekday meal preparation.


Walk with Ease – 6-week group walking program

Community-based physical activity and self-management education program. While walking is the central activity, Walk With Ease is a multi-component program that also includes health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. Follow up messages and assessments provided after each walking session.

 

Basic Cooking Techniques: Stir fry, grilling, microwave, crock-pot, instant, air fryers, one-dish & Sheet Pan meals, soups, salads, pasta, and meats. OSU has a variety of topics and cooking experiences for beginner or experienced cooks. Each topic covered separately and small fee for food.

 

Home Food Preservation: Water bath canning (jelly, salsa/tomatoes and fruits) and Pressure Canning techniques (meats and vegetables) workshops and resources. Basic Freezing for small and large batches.

Eat Healthy Be Active:

Each topic presented individually or as a series. 

Sessions run 45 minutes – 1 ½ hours *Food Demos

  • Eating Healthy Food that Taste Great
  • Planning Healthy Meals and Snacks
  • Stretching Your Food Dollar
  • Maintaining a Healthy Weight
  • Finding the right Exercise for You

 

Balanced Living:

Each topic presented individually or as a series.

Sessions run 30 minutes – 1 hour

  • Time Management
  • Stress Management
  • Mindful Eating
  • Physical Activity
  • Sleep

 

Eat Smart Live Strong:

Each topic presented individually or as a series.

Sessions run 45 minutes – 1 ½ hours *Food Demos

  • Step by Step – reaching goals
  • Challenges and Solutions
  • Colorful and Classic Favorites
  • Eat Smart, Spend Less

 

Med Vs Meds – Mediterranean Meal Planning

Each topic presented individually or as a series.

Sessions run 45 minutes – 1 ½ hours *Food Demos

  • Intro to Mediterranean eating concepts
  • Change your look on Protein
  • Swap your fats & snacks
  • Eat more fruits and vegetables
  • Make Your Grains Whole
  • Rethink your Sweets


Fight BAC: Food safety in the home and food safety myths to keep your family happy and healthy.

 

Rethink Your Drink: What your drinking may have a big effect on your waistline! Might be time to do some rethinking.

 

Growing Strong Bodies and Minds: 5 short stories teach young children about different food groups. Hands-on food experiences available for classrooms that can supply food items.

Financial Education Household Management

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Financial Education


Dollar Decisions: Teaches how to track spending, building a budget, set financial goals and banking basics. 2-3 hour workshop can be delivered at one time or in a series.

 

Money Habitudes: Interactive card game to determine someone's main spending habits and attitudes so they can learn to control or improve their daily spending patterns. Youth and adult cards available.

 

Credit Cents: Teaches credit basics, guarding against identity theft, How Does your Credit Score? and taking control of debt. 2-4 hour workshop can be delivered at one time or in a series.

 

Who spends Your Money – family communication for money management and goal setting. Understand how to manage spending styles and teach youth skills.

 

Keeping Your Wallet Safe – ID Theft with new technologies and money management practices.

 

Pennies Make Dollars – Basic principles of savings and simple investing.

 

Soft Skills for Employment – Basic interviewing skills. Understanding qualities of competent employees to retain and advance employment.

Help! Bed Bugs – understand how to protect your house from bed bugs, identification and best practices if you encounter this common household pest.

 

Clutter Control - Every household has clutter issues. Learn simple ways to get and keep it under control, or tackle a challenge spot.

 

Healthy Homes Solutions:

Each topic presented individually or as a series.

30–45-minute sessions

  • Keep it Clean
  • Keep it Ventilated
  • Keep it Dry
  • Keep it Safe
  • Keep it contaminate free
  • Keep it Well Maintained
  • Keep it Pest Free
  • Keep it Energy Efficient

 

Emergency Preparedness – Simple tips and things to consider before a storm or disaster. Including what documents to keep.

Mental Health & Relationship Skills

Take a Stand – 4 interactive lessons for 2nd-4th grade to teach concepts of problem-solving and communication.


Bully Proof Classroom - 6 short stories to address specific bully behaviors and how to respond.


Character Critters: 6 short puppet stories for Pre-K to 2nd grade to teach six pillars of good character.

 

Keys to successful aging:

Each topic presented individually or as a series.

Sessions run 30-45 minutes

  • Attitude is Everything
  • Engage your Brain
  • Be Social
  • Stay in tune with the times
  • Be safe
  • Manage your Numbers
  • Importance Sleep Patterns
  • Time for You

 

Humor Has It – the importance of using humor to help boost moods, alleviate stress and help foster a positive attitude.

Poverty Simulation - The poverty simulation addresses the challenges of living with limited resources and an abundance of stress. Role play or simulation is a powerful way to convey real world obstacles to securing food and shelter, while maintaining the family and negotiating support systems, agencies, and the real world. 


Information and Request for Poverty Simulations

Other Educational Resources

Families Matter E-Newsletter

Monthly resource for families with young children


Strengthening OK Families E-Newsletter

Bi-monthly resource with FCS tips and resources


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The Everyday Home news articles - Shawnee News Star


Channel 25 Oklahoma Living - Raising Oklahoma Segments

Scheduling & Requests

  • There may be a small charge for programs involving food demos or hands-on activities. These details can be discussed and determined based on specific program request.


  • Scheduling is dependent on the availability of the Extension Educator.


  • For reporting purposes a sign-in sheet or demographic data of participants will be expected.


  • Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact sonya.mcdaniel@okstate.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.


 

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