The holiday season often brings an abundance of delicious food, festive gatherings, and busy schedules—making it easy to overindulge without realizing it. Practicing mindful eating can help you fully enjoy your favorite seasonal treats while maintaining balance and well-being. Read the article below to explore practical tips for staying present, making intentional food choices, and fully enjoying every bite this holiday season.

Enjoy the Fullness of the Season with Mindful Eating

As the holiday season approaches, this month’s Buckeye Banter offers timely insights to help you celebrate with intention and care. We explore creative ways to budget for the holidays by giving meaningful experiences, dive into the role of sugars in managing diabetes, and share tips for teaching children the joy of generosity. Whether you’re planning festive gatherings or looking to make a positive impact, this edition is packed with practical ideas to support your well-being and community spirit.

November Buckeye Banter

Learn about the benefits of packing a waste-free lunchs to both your child and the environment.

Less Trash, More Yum!

While going back to school can be an exciting time, it can also be a source of stress for parents. The back-to-school season brings many challenges and stressors that may feel overwhelming for families. Wellness, defined as being in good health, is crucial during this time. Establishing a foundation for health and wellness for families with students can enhance both health and happiness. Click the link below to learn some tips to help build this foundation.

Back-to-School Health and Wellness

As a new school year approaches, read the latest Live Health Live Well post to learn tips on how to save for your next back-to-school shopping trip.

Back-to-School, Back-to-Saving!

Summer’s sweetest crop is officially here—it’s sweet corn season! Whether you’re grilling, boiling, or adding kernels to your favorite dishes, now is the perfect time to enjoy this summer favorite fresh from the field. Let’s explore how to pick, prepare, preserve, and savor sweet corn while it’s at its peak.

Ear-resistible Corn Season

Check out the August edition of the Buckeye Banter—your monthly roundup of tips, tools, and inspiration from Ohio State University Extension! As summer winds down and routines ramp up, we’re diving into practical ways to support well-being for every age. This issue features smart strategies for packing healthy lunches, ideas for a financial check-in before fall expenses hit, and a special spotlight on National Senior Citizens Day. Let’s step into the new season feeling organized, nourished, and connected!

August Buckeye Banter

This September, the Live Healthy Live Well team invites you to join the Wednesday Wellness Webinar Series focused on Nurturing Your Nest: Room by Room Wellness. Each week will explore fresh ideas and practical strategies to create a home environment that supports physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Whether it’s organizing your space, fostering healthy habits, or building deeper connections with those you live with—these short, impactful sessions will help you turn your home into a sanctuary of wellness. Don’t miss this chance to refresh, recharge, and reimagine the place you call home.

Nurture Your Nest: Room by Room Wellness

Do you have questions about preserving tomatoes and more…salsa.  The North Central Food Safety Extension Network offers the answers! Click image for information.