Homemaker Newsletter Cooperative Extension Service Daviess County 4800A New Hartford Road Owensboro, KY 42303 270-685-8480 Fax: 270-685-3276 www.daviess.ca.uky.edu

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

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.

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

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)

BOOK SUGGESTIONS FROM THE BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB

Virginia Braswell Precious & Grace Laverne Bush Only In Naples Jean Chapman The Rainbow Comes and Goes Leila Gaines 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!!

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)

“SOUP IT UP” SOUP DAY FUNDRAISER

GARLIC PORK

Mary Higginbotham Daviess County Extension Agent

for Family & Consumer Sciences Education

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 medium-high heat. Season meat on all sides with salt-free 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 cook-er. 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 Nutr ition Agent for Kentucky Nutr ition Education Program, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service.

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

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!

Join the Daviess County Extension Homemakers for a delicious Soup

Luncheon! Proceeds will benefit the Daviess County Extension Homemakers

Annual Scholarship fund. 

Cost: $5.00 includes soup, cornbread, drink & dessert

Please call the Daviess County Cooperative Extension Office at

270-685-8480 for more information.

Zion United Church of Christ 625 Allen St 

Owensboro, KY 42303 

Mary Higginbotham Daviess County Extension Agent

for Family and Consumer Sciences Education

http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/ehrs.html

Jennifer Hunter, Ph.D.Associate Extension Professor Family Financial Management (859) 257-3290 jhunter@uky.edu

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 isthatexercisedoesnotrequireanyfinancial 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.

AUGUST 2016

• 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 exerciseclassesofferedonline.Ifitisdifficult to get out of your home for some reason such asfindingchildcare,onlineclassesareagreat 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 onthelookoutforfreefitnessapps.Thereare a number of free apps designed to help you keeptrackofyourfitnessorthatofferfree 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

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.

• Shop at discount retailers for workout apparel. Discount retailers will be your best bet for buying workout apparel and shoes at the best price.Ifthereisaspecificbrandthatyoulike, consider signing up for email 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) 257-3290; jhunter@uky.edu Stock images: 123RF.com

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