February 2017

Inside this issue:

Agent Comments 1

Homemaker Advisory

Council

1

Important Dates 1

Healthy Work Meeting

2

Valentines Day DIY 2

Leader

Training Dates

2

Winter Car 3

KEHA Quilt Square 3

February Celebrations 3

KY Proud Recipe

Cooperative Extension Service Estill County

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Irvine KY 40336

Phone: (606) 723-4557

Fax: (606) 723-5912

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Estill County FCS & Homemaker Newsletter

Agents Comments:

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DATES TO REMEMBER

February 3—Bluegrass Area Homemaker Council (for County President and Area

chairmen)

February 6— Homemaker Advisory Council Meeting, 1 p.m.

February 13—Homemaker Leader Training at Extension Office, 12 noon.

May 1– 4— KEHA State Meeting in Owensboro, KY

I hope you are all enjoying the New Year! So crazy how fast time has gone

by, seems like just yesterday we were welcoming the New Year and setting

all of our New Years Resolutions. February is usually the time everyone

quits their resolutions, so don’t let that happen to you. Stay committed,

you can do it!

If you want helpful tips on how to incorporate exercise into your daily

routine or some awesome healthy recipes or tips on staying within your

budget, give us a call. We have tons of information for you that can help

you achieve all of your New Year’s Resolutions.

Extension Homemaker Advisory Council Meeting

The next advisory council will meet on Monday, February 6, 2017 at the

Extension Office. All club/county officers and club/county educational

chairmen should attend. Your input is very important. If you cannot attend,

try to find someone to come in your place.

KEHA Contests

Many of the contests have a March 1st deadline for receipt of entries. Details are

included in the KEHA Manual, Appendix, pages 2-3 or stop by the Estill County

Extension Office for more information.

LEADER TRAINING On the Road with Family and Friends Monday, February 13, 2017 12:00 Noon Estill County Extension Office

Traveling can be a great adventure to share with family and friends. This program will provide tips for planning, preparing and packing for your next adventure. A little research and organization before you go can make your trip an entertaining, enjoyable and memorable experience.

Gina Noe, Madison County Extension Agent for FCS, will review the steps for planning, organizing, and enjoying your next travel adventure.

Other Leader Training dates for 2016-17 All training dates start at 12:00 Noon March 20—Making Time for You April 17—Brain Games

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Make Your Next Work Meeting Healthier

It seems like we see the typical donuts and pastries at every work meeting we attend. This can be trouble for individuals trying to maintain a healthy diet, considering a single donut or pastry could contain 300 calories or more. Next time, try serving some healthier food options. Below are some suggestions for healthier snacks for any time of day. Pass the water. Be sure to have cups on hand for a water fountain or bottled water as a beverage

option. Bypass the sugar-sweetened beverages including soda and fruit juices.

Washed, fresh fruit such as apples, bananas and grapes require very little preparation. Fruit trays with sliced fruit and dip are easy, great for any time of day and can satisfy any sweet tooth.

Veggie trays, including raw carrots, celery, cucumbers, broccoli or tomatoes, are great for a meeting over lunch and can be served with a low-fat dip or hummus.

Nuts, such as walnuts and almonds, are easy to store, prepare and have a variety of health benefits. Although they are very nutritious, be mindful they have high caloric content so providing nuts in an individual serving may be helpful in controlling portion size. Keep in mind, nut allergies are common.

Whole-grain crackers are great with hummus or low-fat cheeses and are a hearty option for lunch or afternoon meetings.

Look for creative ways to make your meetings more physically active, such as taking a “walking meeting” or building in stretch/walk breaks for participants.

For more information on healthy eating and lifestyle habits, contact the Estill County Extension office.

Fun DIY: Paper Heart Wreath

For the wreath: - Colored cardstock - Mini stapler - Ribbon - Paper cutter Instructions:

Step 1. Fold your 8.5" x 11" cardstock

paper in half, cut off one inch strips in

various colors using your paper cutter.

Step 2. Fold the two open ends in to

make a heart and use your mini staple to

staple shut. Repeat to make as many

hearts as you'd like.

Step 3. Line your hearts up in a circle and start stapling them

to each other on the back side so the staple does not show

in the front

Step 4. Staple a piece of ribbon on two hearts across from

each other. If you’d like, you can also make a pom-pom to

decorate your wreath.

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In February We Celebrate…

Valentines Day

American Heart

Month

Black History

Month

Canned Food

Month

Great American

Pie Month National Cherry

Month National

Grapefruit Month National

Weddings Month

Check out our Estill County Extension—Family & Consumer Sciences Facebook Page!

Fun Riddle:

What do farmers give

their wives on

Valentine's Day? Answer: Hogs and

kisses

Create a Car Winter Emergency Kit Wintertime can be dangerous for travelers. Not only do you sometimes have to con-tend with deteriorating road conditions caused by snow and ice, but life-threatening situations can arise if you find yourself stranded on the road for a significant amount of time. Here are some tips to help you prepare and make your wintertime travels safer.

It is always helpful to have the following in your car in case of an emergency:

A cell phone, portable charger and extra

batteries

Jumper cables

Blankets and extra layers of clothing like

hats, coats and mittens

A flashlight with extra batteries

A first-aid kit

Water and nonperishable snacks

Shovel and a windshield scraper

In addition to self-preparations for winter, make sure your car is ready for the weather too. With snow blocking vision and ice causing slippery roads, it is important to re-member the following:

Keep a full gas tank.

Make sure your antifreeze levels are sufficient.

Ensure that the heat and defroster properly work.

Check fluid levels and brake levels. For more safety precautions, visit the Government Winter Precautions webpage at https://www.ready.gov/car, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage at https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/beforestorm/supplylists.html#car or contact the Estill County Extension office.

Cooperative Extension Service University of Kentucky Estill County 76 Golden Court Irvine KY 40336