OSU Extension's Strenthening OK Families Newsletter

January/February 2021

Strengthening Oklahoma Families

Pottawatomie County

Helping children learn good money habits

Learning is a life-long process, adding new knowledge to what already has been acquired. While reading, writing and arithmetic are part of the core curriculum in schools, financial education also is important. Although Oklahoma requires some financial education in order to graduate, money management principles should start and be reinforced at an early age at home.

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3 Simple Steps for Health

Go Slow: You don't need to do a diet slash-and-burn. If you cut just 200 calories a day you'll see slow (and easy) weight loss. Skip a pat of butter here, a cookie there and you're on your way!

Start Small: Banning junk food from the cupboards or boosting fiber may be your goal, but think baby steps. Switch from potato chips to low-fat popcorn, for example, or toss a carrot into your brown bag lunch.

Just Show Up: Don't feel like working out today? Don those exercise clothes anyway. Still not in the mood? Fine. But chances are good that once you're dressed, you're also motivated and ready to go!

Source: www.webmd.com

Healthy Breakfasts To Go

For many of us, breakfast is something quick we grab as we're running out the door, or maybe even a meal we skip completely. It's easy to grab a packaged bar from the cupboard when we're in a rush, or think we'll make up for it at lunch. But oftentimes, packaged foods have added sugars and unhealthy fats, and won't keep you full and energized until lunch.

Here are some homemade breakfast options that are better for you, and easy to make.

Take muffins, for example. Instead of buying muffins at the coffee shop or grocery store (which can be jumbo-sized with little nutritional value) you can make your own muffins with healthy ingredients like fruit, nuts and whole wheat flour. Make them on a weekend and freeze them. Put one in your bag and it will be thawed and ready to eat by the time you get to work or school.

Instant oatmeal is a great option that's a quick whole grain and will keep you full. Buy packets at the store and make them at work using hot water from the coffee maker. Just be sure to compare labels and pick flavors low in added sugars.

Try a homemade smoothie. Smoothies are a great way to

increase your fruit intake, and they're easy to make. A basic smoothie is just frozen fruit, low-fat milk or yogurt and 100% fruit juice, processed together in a blender until smooth.

Experiment with different fruits to find out what you like. You can even add fresh

vegetables to the mix!

All events held at the OSU Extension Office will follow CDC Guidelines

for Social Distancing and wearing Face Masks.

Hand sanitizer and hand washing will be encouraged.

SE District OHCE Meeting

March 11, 2021

Virtual Conference

Pottawatomie County “Watch Party”

OSU Extension Office, Shawnee

$10 registration

Due to County Extension Office by January 25th

*Make checks to Pottawatomie County OHCE*

Space is limited at the OSU Extension Office,

you must RSVP for the Watch Party

when you register.

The conference can be viewed by anyone registered from their home computer, smart phone or tablet with an internet connection.

Those registered will receive:

A registration gift

All supplies for BOTH craft workshops!

Eligible for $100 drawing

(must be online at the end of morning session to win)

Eligible for County Door Prize Drawing

Conference Schedule:

9:30 am Opening Ceremony

Business Meeting and District Awards

Lunch “On Your Own”

Afternoon Workshops:

(2) Hands-On Craft Workshops

(2) demonstration workshops

These workshops will be available

for viewing until April 11th,

so you don’t have to miss out on anything!

OHCE Leadership Training

Are you thinking—

What did I get myself into!

February 18, 2021

9:00-12:00

Virtual Conference

OSU Extension Office “Watch Party”

This training will help OHCE members who are County or Group Officers, and those serving as Committee Chairs for county or group.

Training will be led by the

STATE OHCE EXECUTIVE BOARD

SPACE IS LIMITED for the “WATCH PARTY”

reserve your socially distanced chair by

February 10th

The conference can be viewed by anyone

registered from their home computer, smart phone or tablet with an internet connection.

The Pottawatomie County Executive Team would like for all Executive Board Members

to attend the “Watch Party” and discuss meetings and recruitment plans for 2021

Join a local OHCE group and enjoy

programs that help make Oklahomans be their best.

Many OHCE Groups are still meeting following

CDC safety guidelines or virtually.

If you are missing or looking for a social network, OHCE may be what you need.

Have access to practical educational resources, learn new skills or crafts and participate volunteer and community service projects.

Contact the OSU Extension Office for more details, or check out the events listed here!

OHCE Educational Event—LIVE!!

January 25, 2021

AgriPlex Ada, OK 9:30 am -12:00pm

$5.00 Registration fee by January 20th

to the OSU Extension Office

The History of Buttons *Bring your oldest or most interesting button to show and tell!

The History of Family and Consumer Science

& Oklahoma Home and Community Education.

Hands-On Workshop—Creative Journal

Fat Burning Cabbage Soup!

Contact the Extension Office at 273-7683

or [email protected]

Family & Consumer Sciences helps communities,

families, youth and individuals address issues of health, wealth and well-being through research-based Extension education and programs that are proven to work.

Oklahoma State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, State and Local Governments cooperating. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a veteran, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.