Family & Consumer Sciences OkState Extension

06/17/2026

Testing soil pH for home gardening. Designing a rainwater collection system. Calculating calories and using Zoom for virtual meetings or classes are all a part of Family and Consumer Sciences STEM activities.

06/16/2026

Starting the day with a balanced breakfast is a great way to fuel the body for a busy schedule. While some people carefully plan healthy lunches and dinners, breakfast is often given little thought and eaten on the go, even though it is the most important meal of the day. Read more at https://bit.ly/4orDnnS

06/12/2026

A sweet and tangy fruit indigenous to the southern regions of Brazil and Paraguay, pineapple has no relation to apples or pine. Spanish settlers coined the name piña de Indies for the fruit’s pinecone resemblance. English speakers translated this to pineapple, but many languages call it ananas, meaning “excellent fruit.” Read more at https://bit.ly/4ozXUXx

06/10/2026

Co-Parenting Monthly Newsletter.

Did you know that parenting styles are the most important predictor of what a child will be like as an adult? Learning to use a balanced parenting style will help your children be all of those things and more! Read more at https://bit.ly/3Biv6ff

06/08/2026

With all the options available at the local supermarket, food manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to attract consumers’ attention. Nutrition claims on food packages have long been used to influence purchasing decisions and encourage shoppers to choose one product over another. Read more at https://bit.ly/4uWnjgp

06/05/2026

As children and teens head into summer break with more free time and increased access to phones, gaming and social media, mental health experts say parents should pay close attention to how screen use may be affecting emotional well-being, sleep, attention and behavior. Read more at https://bit.ly/4x9hY6R

06/03/2026

Approved canning recipes are tested for safety, and even small additions or deletions can change the processing time needed to make food safe. Ingredients that thicken a recipe or create a denser consistency can prevent heat from reaching all parts of the jar, increasing the risk of foodborne illness.
Want to add your favorite seasonings or special ingredients? Do it after opening the jar when reheating or serving. And remember—some recipes simply taste best when made fresh rather than canned.
For safe home canning, always follow tested recipes exactly as written. For questions related to home canning, contact your local OSU County Extension office.

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06/01/2026

June is National Dairy Month. National Dairy Month is a great way to start the summer with nutrient-rich dairy foods. From calcium to potassium, dairy products like milk contain nine essential nutrients which may help to better manage your weight, reduce your risk for high blood pressure, osteoporosis and certain cancers. To read more go to the IDFA website.

05/29/2026

Mid-Year Financial Checkup Helps Keep Goals on Track. It doesn’t seem too long ago when the notes of Auld Lang Syne filled the air, and people were setting their goals for 2026. Now that the year is half over, it’s a good time to check the progress of the financial goals that were set at the beginning of the year. Read more at https://bit.ly/3QdDrLn

05/27/2026

Re-Adjusting After Divorce: Stress, Health Risks and Coping Tools. Divorce is a life-altering event affecting millions of families nationwide. The legal and emotional impact of divorce is widely discussed. However, the physical effects of divorce are just as important to understand. Read more at https://bit.ly/4a8zMVO