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Dear Extension Homemaker,

I hope each of you have a very Happy Holiday Season! It has been another wonderful year and I thank each of you for all of your help, sup-port, and hard work during 2017. I am very ex-cited to see what 2018 brings. If you have any questions about upcoming events, be sure to contact me! Also, we are starting a new game! Somewhere in the newsletter is a hidden trivia question. Once you find the trivia question, be the first person to call the Extension Office with the correct answer and you will receive a prize from me! Good Luck!

Many Thanks,

Jordan Crain, Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences

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What to do during Spring Showers... When the weather is nice, you can go outside and take a walk or a hike. The sunshine and the warm breeze feels great. Then, one day, it starts to rain and you can’t do those outdoor activities like you planned. What do you do with your kids on those days? It’s time to get creative and do fun fitness activities indoors. Try one of these simple activities to help you get active when the weather is not so nice outside: Fitness shuffle: This is a great indoor game that doesn’t require a lot of room or equipment and everyone can enjoy it. Each person receives a small bean bag or coin to put on the tops of their feet. Keeping feet together, the players “shuffle” their feet forward a little at a time to move without letting the object fall off their feet. Create a finish line and have each player race to the end. Try racing an adult against a child or to have a tag team event if you have several children. Indoor obstacle course: Create a fun obstacle course using furniture in your home. You can also put two tables together and use string or yarn to create a maze that the kids can climb over and under. Follow the leader: Encourage the “leader” add some active movements such as jumping jacks, running in place or hopping on one foot. Dance party: Turn on your favorite tunes and move to the beat! Freeze dance: When the music stops, freeze in your pose and hold it until the music begins again. Encourage everyone to move as fast as they can – jumping, bouncing, marching, wiggling - while the music is playing. Push the parents: Plant your feet and see if the kids can budge you. If you move your feet, they win. Make it a little easier for young children by standing on one foot. https://food.unl.edu/indoor-fitness-activities-what-do-during-spring-showers  

with this Fruity Fun Pizza Recipe!

Ingredients (1 Serving) 1/2 bagel 1 T. cream cheese 2 T. canned or fresh fruit, chopped 1 tsp. brown sugar (optional)

Directions 1. Place bagel on plate. 2. Spread cream cheese on bagel. 3. Spoon fruit on top of bagel. 4. Sprinkle with brown sugar (optional).

Nutritional Facts Per Serving: Calories 160, Total Fat 6 g (9% DV), Saturated Fat 3.5 g (18% DV), Cholesterol 15 mg (5% DV), Sodium 135 mg (6% DV), Total Carbohydrate 24 g (8% DV), Dietary Fiber 1 g (4% DV), Sugars 9 g, Protein 4 g, Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 2%, Calcium 2%, Iron 8%.

What’s the main ingredient in Thousand Island dressing?

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Dates to Remember�

Thursday December 7th- Help Hope & Hands 9am-12pm @ Extension Office

Thursday December 14th- Help Hope & Hands 9am-12pm @ Extension Office

Thursday December 14th- Keys to Embracing Aging 10am

Thursday December 14th- Cooking From the Calendar 12pm

December 20th- Small Appliance Workshop 12pm

Thursday December 21st- Help Hope & Hands 9am-12pm @ Extension Office

December 25th-January 1st Office Closed Happy Holidays

Thursday January 4th- Help Hope & Hands 9am-12pm @ Extension Office

Thursday January 4th- Quilting 101 12pm

Thursday January 4th- Dining with Diabetes 12pm

Thursday January 11th- Help Hope & Hands 9am-12pm @ Extension Office

Thursday January 11th- Keys to Embracing Aging 10am

Thursday January 11th- Dining with Diabetes 12pm

Monday January 15th Office Closed

Tuesday January 16th- Homemaker Council 4pm

Thursday January 18th- Help Hope & Hands 9am-12pm @ Extension Office

Thursday January 18th- Dining with Diabetes 12pm

Thursday January 18th- Small Appliance Workshop 4:30pm

Tuesday January 23rd- Make and Take Workshop 4pm

Thursday January 25th- Help Hope & Hands 9am-12pm @ Extension Office

Thursday January 25th- Lesson Leader Training 12pm

Thursday January 25th- Dining with Diabetes 12pm

Tuesday January 30th- Cooking From the Calendar 12pm

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December 2oth @ 12:00 C.T. P.M

January 18th @ 4:30 C.T. P.M Green County Cooperative Extension Office 

During this workshop, 3 small kitchen appliances will be demonstrated. Air Fryer, Steamer, and Breakfast Sandwich Maker. The workshop will be help on December 20th at 12pm CST and again on January 18th at 4:30pm CST. Please call the Extension Office to reserve your spot.

Valentine’s Day Button Pillow During our January Make and Take Workshop,

we will be designing a Valentine’s Day Button Pillow. January 23rd 4:00 C.T. P.M,

Green County Cooperative Extension Office

Cost will be $10 **Space is limited so be sure to call & reserve your spot by January 19th.**

Ingredients (1 Serving) 1 whole wheat English muffin, cut in

half and toasted 1 egg 1 slice American or Cheddar cheese Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh spinach leaves (optional) Directions 1. Spray a coffee mug or small bowl

with non-stick cooking spray. Crack egg into mug and beat with fork.

2. Microwave egg for approximately 1 minute. (Cooking times may vary.)

3. Remove cooked egg from mug and place on one half of the toasted English muffin. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

4. Place cheese slice on egg. Place fresh spinach leaves on top of cheese, if desired.

5. Top with remaining half of English muffin.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving: Calories 295, Total Fat 15 g, Satu-rated Fat 8 g, Sodium 450 mg, Total Carbohy-drate 24 g, Dietary Fiber 4 g, Protein 18 g. https://food.unl.edu/egg-and-cheese-muffin

In collaboration with the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, Dining with Diabetes in being offered on Thursdays in January from 12pm-1pm CST at the

Green County Cooperative Extension Office. The meetings will provide information on how to help prevent/delay complications associated with diabetes and improve A1C. Sessions will be interactive and will there will also be cooking demonstrations and recipe tasting. For more information or to register, call Green Coun-ty Cooperative Extension Office.

What’s better on a cold winter day than a warm bowl of soup? Soup can be nutritious, easy to prepare, and inexpensive. It can be great hot or cold, prepared with minimal clean-up, only needs one pot, and the combination of ingredients is unlimited. Soup is a great dish for a variety of palettes and can be tailored to be spicy, savory or sweet. January is National Soup Month, a good time to think about how soup can fit into a healthy eating plan. Follow these helpful tips for making soup delicious and nutritious. Tips for Delicious and Nutritious Soup: Soup for every season. As appetizers, side dishes, or main dishes, soups help celebrate the bounty of the four seasons. Soups can be thick and hearty, smooth and creamy, or savory. They can be served hot, such as minestrone, or cold, such as mango and cucumber soup. Be sodium savvy. To keep soups tasty and healthy, use low-sodium broth, stock, or soup base for the foundation. Experiment with fla-vorful herbs and spices in place of salt. The most effective replace-ments are savory flavors with "bite," such as black pepper, garlic pow-der, curry powder, cumin, dill seeds, basil, ginger, coriander and onion. Use minced or powdered garlic and onion rather than their salt form. When substituting minced or powdered garlic and onion for the salt version, use about half as much. Make healthier choices with Nutrition Facts Labels. When buying canned soups, use the Nutrition Facts Label to help choose ones with lower sodium levels. Foods with less than 140 milligrams (mg) sodium per serving can be labeled as low-sodium foods. Claims such as “low in sodi-um” or “very low in sodium” on the front of the food label can help identify foods that contain less salt. Choose healthier substitutions. Soup can be a healthy, inexpensive meal. Keep soups lower in fat and calories by using cheese, sour cream, or bacon sparingly as a topping or garnish. Or choose healthier substi-tutes like reduced-fat shredded cheese, low-fat sour cream, non-fat plain yogurt, or turkey bacon. Substitute a whole-grain product for a refined product – such as using whole-wheat noodles, barley, or brown rice in soups and stews. Cook once, eat twice. Homemade soups can be made ahead of time and in large quantities. Eat refrigerated soup within three to four days or freeze it. Don’t let soup set at room temperature for more than two hours. To speed cooling, store soups in shallow containers. When serving a second time, bring to a boil. Check out these resources. Check out food safety tips for serving soup safely and a variety of simple recipes for soups and stews at http://food.unl.edu/january-food-calendar#soup. During National Soup Month and beyond, experiment with different recipes and ingredient substitutions for healthier soups. Find ways to vary your veggies with warm soups in the colder months, and focus on fruits with chilled soups in the warmer months. https://food.unl.edu/healthy-bites-january-national-soup-month

 

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