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Notes on Queer Conception and the Redefinition of Family
So how did you do it? When my partner was pregnant with our now-five-year-old, that’s a question we got alarmingly often from well-meaning (straight) friends. Sometimes, in a particularly benefit-of-the-doubt kind of mood, we’d answer truthfully: we inseminated at home with a known donor, a friend.
Easy meals for two or just for you
Do you feel like it just isn’t worth the time it takes to prepare a meal for only one or two people? Do you find yourself settling for less healthy frozen dinners or take-out food more often than you would like? If you are answering yes to these questions, you may be selling yourself short. Try experimenting with the following tips designed to help you find the inspiration to prepare and enjoy healthy meals…even when cooking for one or two.
Are we sitting ourselves to death?
Image courtesy KSRE By BARBARA L. AMES Wildcat District Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Most of us live and work in a sedentary culture and studies show that sitting too much is taking a huge toll on our health. Dr. James Levine, director of the Mayo Clinic Arizona State University Obesity Solutions Initiative, has been studying the adverse effects of a sedentary lifestyle for years and sums up his findings this way.
Central students to display work in Gallery 708
They look great, don't they? Chances are, if you eat one, you'll want another. Photo by Larry White courtesy Pixabay" /> They look great, don't they? Chances are, if you eat one, you'll want another. Photo by Larry White courtesy Pixabay By BARBARA AMES Wildcat District Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Does that morning doughnut leave you craving another treat two hours later?
Taming those sugar cravings
They look great, don't they? Chances are, if you eat one, you'll want another. Photo by Larry White courtesy Pixabay By BARBARA AMES Wildcat District Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Does that morning doughnut leave you craving another treat two hours later? Do you feel the need to grab a candy bar to cope with your afternoon slump -- and then reach for a cola to get out of your post-slump slump? If you’ve found that munching sugary snacks makes you crave them more, you’re not alone.
Are you hosting a holiday meal?
Posted On 26 Nov, 2019 BY BARBARA AMES Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Wildcat Extension District Do you wish you could spend more time with your guests and less time in the kitchen? Last-minute hurried food preparations can drain any cook’s holiday spirit. Try these ideas from K-State’s Dining on a Dime newsletter to help you take some of the hassle out of your holidays, while keeping food quality and food safety a top priority.
Save money on holiday groceries
The holidays bring lots of festivities and enjoyable time with family and friends, but they can also mean extra expenses. It can be fun to prepare special meals and plan parties, but extra expenses can become a burden.
Increasing RN Perceived Competency With Substance Use Disorder Patients
Nurses working in acute care hospitals, particularly those without addiction and psychiatric services, may benefit from continuing education on this important topic. Immediately following the educational intervention, a statistically significant increase was found in perceived competency related to self-confidence, attitudes, communication, and knowledge of resource availability among participating nurses.
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