Homemaker Newsletter BOOK SUGGESTIONS FROM THE BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB LESSON LEADER TRAININGS UPCOMING EVENTS/MEETINGS

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1 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES Homemaker Newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS/MEETINGS Tuesday, January 3 Homemaker Advisory Council Meeting Extension Office, 5:30 p.m. Monday, January 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Extension Office will be closed Tuesday, January 17 Lesson Leader Trainings 10:30 a.m. - February Lesson Noon - March Lesson Thursday, January 19 Diabetes Education & Support Group Extension Office, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 25 43rd Annual Ag Expo Owensboro Convention Center Friday, January 27 Brown Bag Book Club Extension Office, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, February 2 KEHA Planning Committee meeting Extension Office, 6:00 p.m. SOUP IT UP SOUP DAY FUNDRAISER The Daviess County Extension Homemakers will host a Soup Day Fundraiser event on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Zion United Church of Christ. Each Homemaker club will be asked to pre-sale 10 tickets for the event. More information and tickets will be provided at the January 3 Homemaker Advisory Council Meeting. (Please see enclosed event flyer) Cooperative Extension Service Daviess County 4800A New Hartford Road Owensboro, KY Fax: BOOK SUGGESTIONS FROM THE BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB Virginia Braswell Laverne Bush Jean Chapman Leila Gaines Precious & Grace Only In Naples The Rainbow Comes and Goes Come and Go Molly Snow Make a New Years Resolution to join us at the next meeting on Friday, January 27, 11:30 p.m. We hope to see you then!! LESSON LEADER TRAININGS Tuesday January 17 February Lesson: Food Label Fundamentals - 10:30 a.m. - (Food, Nutrition, & Health) March Lesson: - Gardening in Small Spaces - 12:00 p.m. - (Housing & Environment) JANUARY IS GET ORGANIZED MONTH Lesson for the Month Savy Sellers and Bargain Hunters Roll Call What is your New Year s Resolution and how do you plan on accomplishing it? Thought for the Month Believe in yourself and you are halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

2 GARLIC PORK 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 pounds boneless pork roast 1 tablespoon salt-free seasoning blend 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 6 cloves garlic, peeled 1 (14.5 oz.) can chicken broth 4 medium sweet potatoes*, peeled and chopped * You can substitute white potatoes in place of sweet potatoes. 1 large onion, peeled and quartered In large heavy skillet, heat oil over mediumhigh heat. Season meat on all sides with saltfree seasoning blend and Worcestershire sauce. Brown pork for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove roast from skillet. Slit the roast about 1-inch deep and 2 inches apart in three places on the top and insert a garlic clove in each slit. Add 1/2 cup of chicken broth to skillet. Bring to boil and loosen brown bits with a spoon. Add to slow cooker with remaining chicken broth. Layer potatoes, onion and remaining three cloves of garlic in slow cooker. Place browned roast on top of vegetables. Cover and Cook on low setting for 7 to 8 hous. Shred or slice pork and serve with vegetables. Optional sauce: Remove roast and vegetables from slow cooker, leaving the broth. Turn the slow cooker on high. In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons cornstarch with 1/4 cup water. Add this mixture to slow cooker. Remove lid and cook on high for 10 minutes, stirring a few times. Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 8 hours Makes: 6 servings Serving size: 1/6 of roast and potatoes Cost per recipe: $9.99 Nutritional facts per serving: 350 calories, 15g total fat, 4.5g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 90mg cholesterol; 480mg sodium; 20g carbohydrate; 3g fiber; 6g sugar, 33g protein; 80% Daily Value of vitamin A; 25% Daily Value of vitamin C; 4% Daily Value of calcium, 10% Daily Value of iron. Source: Rosie Allen, Area Nutrition Agent for Kentucky Nutrition Education Program, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. SAVE YOUR GLASS JARS! The KEHA 2017 Planning Committee is collecting glass jars (with lids) for a hands-on craft that will be offered during the 2017 KEHA State Meeting. If you have jars that you would like to donate please bring them to the Extension Office. Any size or shape glass jar (with a lid) will work! C E H O E A S I X T R V D C O O L G M T L U M K E J E V W M A B K A E O R J S A B J Y P T T N O V B G A O A W I R I S M S F O O O B L G L O V E S H B J H Y A T U A Z G F K D P G F S P L E T S P C F Z Y Z M I R X S B I D M U G U U Y Q T E T D D O L D C O S Q B N G P L G U N O T D T S J V V H C U S P S C Z W G F B W A U A O C O C C O Z Y O Z L S Y F W E J T A G N I Z I N A G R O O X C G H T U V D V D S J U H P Q N S S N E W A K I K S N S K S V Y E BOOTS CABBAGE COATS COCOA COLD COZY FUN GLOVES GOALS ORGANIZING RESOLUTIONS SHOVELS SLEIGHS SNOW SOUP Mary Higginbotham Daviess County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences Education

3 Join the Daviess County Extension Homemakers for a delicious Soup Luncheon! Proceeds will benefit the Daviess County Extension Homemakers Annual Scholarship fund. Zion United Church of Christ 625 Allen St Owensboro, KY Cost: $5.00 includes soup, cornbread, drink & dessert Please call the Daviess County Cooperative Extension Office at for more information. Mary Higginbotham Daviess County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences Education

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5 Daviess County Extension Office 4800A New Hartford Road Owensboro KY

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7 Jennifer Hunter, Ph.D. Associate Extension Professor Family Financial Management (859) AUGUST 2016 JANUARY 2016 THIS MONTH S TOPIC: EXERCISING ON A BUDGET Regular exercise has the potential to save you thousands of dollars in health care costs. According to the World Health Organization, physically active people save an average of $500 annually on health care. However, these savings can quickly disappear if you spend hundreds of dollars on gym memberships and the latest and greatest workout equipment and clothing. There are many ways that you can save on exercise related costs, some of which are discussed below. Find free ways to exercise. The great news is that exercise does not require any financial investment! There are a number of physical activities that you can do in your home and community that do not cost a penny. Walking around your neighborhood, dancing at home, or even activities like gardening are all great options. If you are more interested in getting outside of your home, many local churches and organizations offer exercise classes at little or no cost.

8 resistance bands are all cheap and effective workout equipment. If you are interested in a more costly piece of workout equipment such as a treadmill, look at your local newspaper or the Internet for used equipment. You ll be pleasantly surprised at the quality of the used equipment that you can buy. Be wary of gym memberships. You should invest in a gym membership only if you plan to use it. Many people fall into the trap of paying for a monthly gym membership without actually using the facility. If you are interested in a gym membership, be on the lookout for specials many gyms offer reduced rates when you sign up with a family member or friend. Also, do not be afraid to negotiate. Most gyms would rather have you as a customer than watch you walk away over the cost. Use the Internet. There are a number of free exercise classes offered online. If it is difficult to get out of your home for some reason such as finding child care, online classes are a great option. Online classes are also a great way to vary your usual workout routine and introduce yourself to new exercises. Fitness apps. If you are a smartphone user, be on the lookout for free fitness apps. There are a number of free apps designed to help you keep track of your fitness or that offer free exercise routines. Buy inexpensive workout equipment. There is no reason to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on workout equipment. Jump ropes, dumbbells, exercise balls, and Shop at discount retailers for workout apparel. Discount retailers will be your best bet for buying workout apparel and shoes at the best price. If there is a specific brand that you like, consider signing up for alerts about sales. Join a local intramural team. If you are interested in playing an intramural sport such as soccer, basketball, or softball, be on the lookout for a local intramural team. Joining a team is a great way to exercise while meeting other people. Exercise is essential to good health. Fortunately, there is no reason to break the bank when you are planning your exercise routine. Use the tips mentioned above and be mindful of other ways that you can save money while doing activities that you enjoy both at home and in your community. Kristyn Jackson, LMFT, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Family Sciences, University of Kentucky Jennifer Hunter, Ph.D., Associate Extension Professor Family Financial Management, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, (859) ; jhunter@uky.edu Stock images: 123RF.com Become a fan of MoneyWi$e on Facebook! Facebook.com/MoneyWise