Cooperative Extension Service

Campbell County

3500 Alexandria Pike

Highland Heights, KY 41076

(859) 572-2600

Fax: (859) 572-2619

www.campbell.ca.uky.edu

Upcoming Events All programs are located at the

Campbell County Extension office

unless noted below. Homemaker Club Information: Meetings and Important Dates (see pages 8-9) Homemaker Council Meeting January 17, 2020 10:00 a.m. Lunch & Learn: Working with Polymer Clay: Coasters and More February 11, 2020 11:30 a.m. (see flyer on page 16) Right Sizing Your Home & World February 26, 2020 1:30 p.m. (see flyer on page 5) Cleaning Matters Workshop Kenton County Extension Office April 28, 2020 1:30 p.m. (see flyer on page 15) Flowerbuds August 6, 2020

10:00 a.m. (see flyer on page 12)

JANUARY 2020

S e a s o n a l

Develop Healthy Beverage Habits Early Source: Courtney Luecking, Assistant Extension Professor

O ur flavor

preferences

begin developing

early in life, even

before birth. We

often think about

food’s role in growth and development, but

the drinks we expose children to from birth to

age five have long-lasting effects on habits

and health. It is important for parents and

other caregivers to fill children’s glasses with

healthy options. For the first time, the nation’s

leading childhood health organizations have

provided us with beverage recommendations

for young children.

These recommendations say healthy beverages for a child are age dependent.

Infants up to a year old can get most of their nutrition from breast milk or

formula. Children between 1 and 2 years old should drink mostly water

followed by whole milk. While experts recommend

children eat fruit instead of drinking juice, a small amount

of juice is okay. You should choose juices labeled 100%

fruit juice with no added sugars and give children no

more than 4 ounces a day. You can also water down the

juice by half. Children older than 2 years should drink

mostly water and low-fat milk with no more than 6

ounces of juice a day.

The recommendations suggest young children should

avoid any drink containing caffeine or added sugar

including flavored milk, sports drinks and fruit-flavored

drinks. These drinks tend to provide children with little to

no nutrition to support healthy growth or development,

and the additional sugar can contribute to excessive weight and dental cavities.

More information on the new recommendations are available at https://

healthydrinkshealthykids.org/ or by contact the Campbell County Extension

Office.

Holiday Treasurers Catalog

available now! - Only $5.00

200 pages of craft, gift &

recipe ideas.

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Ronda Rex Campbell County Extension Agent for

Family and Consumer Sciences

Kate Vaught Thompson Campbell County Extension Agent for

Family and Consumer Sciences

The Cooperative Extension Service prohibits discrimination in its programs and employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin. To file a complaint of discrimination, contact Tim West, UK College of Agriculture, 859-257-3879; Terry Allen or Martha Alexander, UK Office of Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity, 859-257-8927; or the USDA, Director Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W Whitten Bldg., 14th & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, 202-720-5964.

S e a s o n a l

W ith each and every

new year, we have the

opportunity to start fresh by

re-evaluating our past and

deciding how to more

efficiently move forward

without making the same

mistakes and refocusing on

what we deem important.

Most of us know this process

as making New Year’s

resolutions. Now before you

stop reading, I am just as

aware as you are that by

February, 80 percent of people are no

longer following their resolutions.

While we all have our reasons for

giving up, research indicates that

motivation is a key element in

keeping our resolutions. While

intrinsic (from within) motivation and

extrinsic (external) motivation are the

most commonly known motivational

sources, research has discovered that

family motivation is also an equally

important and driving force of

motivation.

So if your past resolutions have not

gone well, perhaps using your family

as a motivation for change will be the

key for you this year. Instead of trying

to tackle your most challenging

habits such as losing weight or

quitting smoking, perhaps this year is

a time to set more discrete and

measurable goals. Here are a few

suggestions for resolutions that could

change your entire family

environment.

Setting a daily intention – Think of

one thing you can do, or not do,

today as it pertains to your family.

Maybe today is the day you won’t

yell. No matter what your kids do or

don’t do, you’re not going to yell. See

how this changes the way your family

responds to you.

Breathe – Take 10 deep breaths in

through your nose and exhale

through the mouth. Count each of

these breaths. If for some reason you

get distracted and can’t remember

what number you are on, start over.

The idea is to clear your mind and

breathe deep. Deep breathing causes

relaxation by sending a message to

the brain to relax. You can do this

anywhere and anytime you decide.

Perhaps this is what you do instead of

yelling.

Say you’re sorry – When you get in a

hurry, it is easy to make a mistake. Be

sure to authentically say sorry when

you hurt someone whether it is

intentional or not. Telling family

members you are sorry reinforces

that you love them and care about

them even when you mess up.

Research shows that authentically

saying sorry, makes getting back to a

positive mood easier.

Take a time-out – Take a 10-minute

time-out to do something for

yourself. Maybe you could take this

time to meditate, play with a pet, or

go for a short walk. Focus on relieving

stress and do something you like.

This sets a great example for your

family and lets them know everybody

need some time to themselves.

Share an accomplishment – It is

easy to get distracted by your never-

ending to-do list and spend

countless hours fretting over

what you have not done.

Instead of worrying about

what you haven’t done, take

time each day to share with a

friend or family member what

you have accomplished. This

could be something simple

like laundry, cooking a meal,

or getting a nagging

homework assignment

finished. Talking about your

accomplishments reminds

you of your ability and potential to

overcome obstacles. After all,

accomplishing big tasks happens one

step at a time.

Source: David Weisenhorn, Ph.D., Specialist for Parenting and Child Development, University of Kentucky, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension

Resource: DiGiulio, S. (2017). 7 New Year’s resolutions that will change your life. NBC News Better. Retrieved from https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/7-totally-doable-new-year-s-resolutions-will-change-your-ncna833281 Menges, J. I., Tussing, D. V., Wihler, A., & Grant, A. M. (2016). When job performance is all relative: How family motivation energizes effort and compensates for intrinsic motivation. Academy of Management Journal, 60. doi:10.5465/amj.2014.0898

Family Resolutions

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F o o d & N u t r i t i o n

C elebrations away from home,

such as potlucks, family

reunions, picnics, or tailgating often

offer a challenge to even the

accomplished cook. Following safe

food handling practices will allow

guests at the celebration to take

home good memories instead of a

case of foodborne illness.

Planning

Plan the menu around safe food

handling. Remember, perishable

foods such as meat, poultry, fish,

eggs, dairy products, and

combination salads must be kept

cold. Even fresh fruits and vegetables

must be handled with care. Cooked

foods should be kept hot. If you are

planning to purchase take-out foods,

such as fried chicken or barbecued

beef, eat them within two hours of

pickup. Otherwise, buy cooked foods

ahead of time to chill before packing

them appropriately in the cooler.

Cleanliness

Hand washing is the single most

effective action in preventing the

spread of disease-causing bacteria.

Wash your hands thoroughly before

handling food and between jobs. Use

soap and water. Scrub for at least 30

seconds. The same technique is

required if

you use

disposable

towelettes or

instant

antibacterial

hand gels.

A hand

washing station can be set up at a

picnic site by placing water in an

unplugged coffee urn or a large

insulated drink container with a

spigot. You will need liquid soap,

paper towels, a container to catch the

wastewater, and a proper place for

used paper towels. Dirty utensils,

dishware, and cooking

equipment should be

stored in a large, covered

container to prevent the

attraction of flies and

other insects. The use of

paper products may be

an easier option.

When you get home,

wash, rinse, and sanitize

all equipment and

utensils. Use two

tablespoons of bleach per

gallon of warm water to

sanitize. To clean food

preparation surfaces,

clean the surface first with

warm, soapy water. Then

spray the surface with

sanitizing solution, spread

the solution over the

surface with a clean paper

towel, and air-dry.

Besides washing hands,

practice other good personal hygiene

such as:

wearing clean clothing and a clean

apron

keeping hair tied back and covered

with a head covering

not chewing tobacco, smoking,

eating or drinking while working

with food

not serving food when ill

not coughing or sneezing on food.

To prevent contamination, cover all

food with plastic wrap, aluminum foil,

or lids, or keep foods and supplies in

their original packaging. Garbage

cans with plastic liners and lids

should be available.

Safe Food Handling Practices

Use only food from approved

sources. Never use home-canned

foods.

Do not thaw foods at room

temperature. Thaw in the

Safe Food to Go

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Snow Policy…

County wide 4-H

sponsored activities are

cancelled when Campbell

County schools are closed

due to bad weather.

Individual leaders may

decide to meet. Call the

Extension office or your

leader if you have

questions.

refrigerator or in cool running water

changed every 30 minutes, or

defrost in the microwave and cook

immediately.

Do not partially cook or microwave

meat for later grilling. When you

must cook ahead, cook the food

completely and refrigerate

immediately. Then, pack in a cooler

with ice. Reheat quickly to 165°F on

the grill.

Improper cooling is one of the most

common causes of foodborne

illness. If your group is preparing

large quantities of food, such as

lasagna, barbecue, or roasts in

advance, cool the food rapidly in

small, shallow containers. Slice

roasts and whole turkeys into

portion sizes and refrigerate or

freeze in pans or platters. Items

such as barbecue, chili, or stews

should be cooled in shallow pans.

Marinate food in the refrigerator.

Do not re-use the marinade.

Instead, prepare a new recipe for

basting or use as a dipping sauce.

Cook food thoroughly to destroy

bacteria that might be present. The

color of cooked meat and poultry is

not a sign of its safety. The use of a

thermometer is the only way to

accurately determine that meat or

poultry has reached a safe,

minimum internal temperature of

165°F. The pink color in safely

cooked meat and poultry may be

due to a change in hemoglobin in

tissues, when it is heated.

insulated coolers for holding raw

foods, cooked foods, prepared chilled

foods, or beverages. Cover coolers

with blankets and place them in the

shade to help hold the cold

temperature.

References USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (August

2006). How Temperatures Affect Foods. USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (May

2007). Safe Food Handling on the Road. USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (April

2006). Focus On Chicken. Clip Art from Microsoft® Clip Art Library. Sandra Bastin, PhD, RD, LD, CCE Extension Food and Nutrition Specialist April 1995; Revised June 2007

Thoroughly wash or scrub produce

in running water before cutting or

eating.

Keeping Food Hot or Cold

There are limits to how long hot or

cold food can be transported or held

safely in coolers. Use a sturdy,

insulated cooler or thermos. Pack

cold food with plenty of ice or frozen

gel packs. To avoid cross-

contamination, wrap foods well and

store raw food separately from ready

-to-eatfoods. Perishable foods should

not be kept at temperatures above

40°F for more than two hours. When

the outside temperature is 90°F or

higher, food should be discarded

after one hour. Delivered food should

be kept hot or cold.

Hot food should be kept at 140°F or

hotter until served. If an oven or

stove is not available, keep food hot

with a camping stove, propane gas

grill, canned heat fuel surrounded by

a strip of foil to act as a windbreak, or

a charcoal grill. Have an easily

cleanable thermometer handy - and

use it!

Cold food should

be kept 40°F or

colder until served.

If a refrigerator or

refrigerated truck

that will keep the

air temperature at

40°F or colder is

not available, use commercially-

prepared ice. Have an adequate

supply of ice on hand. Use separate

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Homemaker W S N E

Valley Homemakers Club - No meeting in

January. Our next meeting will be

Wedensday, February 11, 2020, 10:00am at

the Campbell County Extension Office. We will

be planning our new year for Valley. Bring your

ideas of what you want to learn about and what

charitable contributions we may want to

consider. Everyone is welcome and new

members are welcomed and encouraged to

attend.

Claryville Homemakers Club - First Tuesday

every month, 10:00 a.m. at Plumcreek Christian

Church.

Lunch Bunch - February 19, 2020 11:00 a.m.

at Elusive Cow. 519 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue, KY

41073. Please call/text Pam at 513-519-5823 by

February 11th to make your reservation.

Upcoming Meetings & Programs…

No Lunch Bunch in January

February 19, 2020

Elusive Cow - 11:00 a.m. 519 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue, KY 41073

Please call or text Pam Fields at 513-519-5823

by February 12th to make your reservation.

Bring a Bag Lunch and join us for:

Working with Polymer Clay: Coasters and More

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

11:30 am

Campbell County Extension Office

3500 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, KY 41076

Register by February 4th

Online at campbell.ca.uky.edu/

or call 859.572.2600

Registration is limited

$5.00 fee paid at the door

In Case of inclement weather class will be rescheduled TBD

Holiday Treasurers Catalog

available at the Extension office. Only $5.00

200 pages of craft, gift & recipe ideas.

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We enjoyed a great lunch and as you can see from the

pictures, silly games.

Christmas memories were shared by the group as we

reflected on the true meaning of the Holiday

Holiday Treasures - November 21, 2019

Lunch & Learn - November 20, 2019 -

Crafting a Snowman from a Wine Bottle

Valley Homemakers Christmas Gathering -

December 10, 2019

Gifts from the Heart - December 18, 2019

Participants made a wood house ornament and a card for

this unique class.

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L i f e S k i l l s

A learning disability, such

as dyslexia, is just that—a

disability, not an

impossibility. Staying with

a task until it is done can

be very hard for anyone

who has trouble

concentrating or reading.

Knowing how to make

the best use of your time

can help you get more

done and feel better

about yourself.

KNOW YOUR PRIME

TIME

Prime time is that time

during the day when you

are most likely to be alert,

enthusiastic and creative.

Find out when it is for

you and use that time of

day for your hardest jobs.

Chart your energy level

for a typical day on the

graph above. The

numbers along the

bottom of the chart stand

for the 24 hours in a day

(2 = 2:00). Throughout

the day, rate your energy

level. Place a dot in the

box that best describes

your level of energy for that hour. Fill

in one dot for each hour. Then draw a

line to connect the dots. You can then

see when you have the most and

least amounts of energy.

Each person’s energy level is

different. Some people are morning

people; others are evening people.

When you have a choice, plan to use

your prime times for important jobs

requiring the most attention and

effort, saving easier jobs for when

you have less energy. Look for ways

to make your high-energy times

longer. Try to keep from being

interrupted. Breaks, exercise, good

eating habits, and physical fitness can

also help you concentrate.

I DON’T HAVE ENOUGH TIME!

We sometimes complain that we just

don’t have enough time to get

everything done. But the truth is, we

have enough time to do what is

important in our lives. You can always

make time for the people important

to you and for the activities worth

doing.

DOUBLE THE AMOUNT OF WORK

YOU FINISH

Would you like to learn a trick that

will let you get twice as much done in

the same time? Using the

“To Do List” at the end of

this publication, write

down the five most

important things you

have to do tomorrow.

Now decide whether you

would be better off doing

the task during a high-

energy time of the day or

a low-energy time.

Next, rank the tasks in

order of their importance

to you and your family (1

is for the most important;

5 is for the least

important task.) This can

be anything you are

responsible for, including

school work or

household chores.

Tomorrow morning, as

soon as you are ready to

get started, look at your

“To Do List.” Can you

share or trade off any of

the activities with

someone else? We can all

find good excuses as to

why we do not trade or

get help, sometimes

because we do not want others to

know we have a learning disability or

because we are too embarrassed to

ask for help. But learning how to work

with others to get jobs done is a

valuable skill. Check those things on

your “To Do List” that you could trade

with a fellow student or family

member. Those tasks that only you

can do are the ones to work on.

Begin working on your number one

activity with all your energy and

concentration. Do not even think

about the others. Work on number

one until you complete it, or until you

choose to stop. Then check the

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“Started” or “Completed” column.

Go on with your number two activity

in the same way until it is time to quit

for the day.

Do not hassle yourself if you don’t

get everything done on the list. If you

could not complete all of them with

this method, you probably wrote

down too many things. Or maybe you

neglected to ask your teacher for

special adjustments or allowances to

help you get your work done. You

worked on the most important

ones—and the others will wait until

you get to them. Notice and enjoy

what you did get done.

You might set up a reward system to

further encourage you to finish tasks,

especially if you tend to put things off

to the last minute. You might decide,

“If I finish today items 1 through 4,

then I will reward myself by relaxing,

playing a sport, or spending time with

friends.” Use this system to list your

daily tasks, and you will find that you

get the important things done—one

day at a time.

REMEMBER:

Put the most important things at

the top of your “To Do List.”

Allow time for interruptions or jobs

you didn’t know about when you

made your list.

Be aware of and use your prime

time—that time each day when you

have the most energy and are the

most alert, enthusiastic and

creative.

Be good to yourself—set goals you

can really reach.

Limit the amount of time you spend

on the jobs you hate.

Share and trade off jobs with

others.

Try to combine trips and tasks

instead of making several separate

trips.

Cross out completed tasks. This

helps you see what you have really

done.

Don’t carry over unimportant tasks

to the next day.

Reward yourself.

HANDLING THE BIG JOBS

Here are some suggestions for

handling big-sized jobs:

Start now; don’t wait for the

weekend or that school holiday.

Break the big job into little tasks

and list them. Include some tasks

that can be started and finished in

one sitting. For example, if the job

is to write a paper, your list may

include collecting information at

the library, making the outline, then

writing the paper.

Schedule times to do these tasks,

and do at least one task now. This

may give you that little extra push

you need to get started. Also, plan

time ahead for those jobs that take

more time.

List those tasks you can share or

trade with someone.

Set a limit on how much time you

are willing to spend on the task or

activity today and still feel good

about yourself.

If needed, increase the reward for

finishing the task. For example, if

you finish all your jobs on time, or

complete an especially hard one,

extend your play time.

Written by Robert H. Flashman, State

Specialist for Family Resource

Management. (1997)

Reviewed by John Hancock, County

Extension agent- at-large, and Kathy

Shepherd, University of Kentucky

Human Development Institute.

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