Inside this issue:

KEHA News~ 2-5

KSU Korner 6

Use Dietary Supplements

Wisely

7

Adult Health Bulletin 8-9

Moneywise Bulletin 10-11

Holiday Spending Tips 12

Special points of interest:

Dues Are due!

12/Special Called Extension

Homemaker Council Meeting

1/21 (5:30pm): Extension Home-

maker Council Meeting

Newsletter Date

Happy December. We have made it to the end of another year!

Can you believe it? It seems like yesterday was the beginning of 2019

and all of the fun things that were going to occur in my life that I

couldn’t wait. Now that time has flown by and we are preparing for

another year. What plans do you have for your holiday season, as

well as for the future?

This previous month of November we had our first two sessions of the

Holiday Cooking Series with Laykin Smith-Butcher, our SNAP-Ed assis-

tant. If you missed the first two, there is still time to sign up for the sessions on December 2 and 17.

Those sessions will focus on entrees and breakfast foods. Also, we had our first DIY Days in Sharpsburg.

That session focused on finding our relationship with money and creating a cost-savings door wreath.

Our next session will be December 17 in Sharpsburg. Jr. Homemakers made Cookies In A Jar, as well as

our Cooking Around the World program was focused on Thailand. I also won two first place awards for

my community program Dad’s Night Out at the state Kentucky Extension Association Family and Con-

sumer Sciences and one Southern Region award for the same program. Thanks to all of you who sup-

ported and volunteered during the Holiday Bazaar. It was definitely a team effort and we are grateful

to you all.

This upcoming months we are having a holiday social on December 3rd for Dine IN Day. This day is

dedicated to serve as reminder for what Family and Consumer Sciences, or Home Economics was,

and to continue the support. We will be trying Plate It Up recipes, listening to Christmas music, and

painting a Santa with Debbie Highley and Kathy Adams. This night is free and please invite your entire

family. Call the Extension Office to sign up. Our next Cooking Around the World program is on Decem-

ber 14 and that will be on Spain.

A Message From Your President!

We are nearing a precious time of year. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas. We have finished our bazaar. Don’t have the results at the time of this letter but it was a great effort by everyone. We have a holi-day social on December 3 and I hope many of you attend and encourage someone new to attend.

Let’s make a special effort to help others as we have vowed to do by joining homemakers and being active community members. Kindness is so easy to spread and often seems hard to come by when we are out. Pass a little kindness along and hope it will make a difference here and other places as well.

I would like to visit all of the clubs at some point this year. Please let me know when you would like me to come. I’ll call.

Be thinking about our spring Fish Fry. It would be great to win the highest scholarship fundraiser again. Lois led such a great job last year. We can do this again.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Judy Whaley

1068c Hillsboro Rd Hillsboro, Ky 41049 606-876-2699 or 606-748-8504

Bath County Cooperative Extension

Family and Consumer Sciences Extension News!

Nicole Gwishiri

Bath CEA For Family and

Consumer Sciences Edu-

cation

KEHA News!

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Happy birthday to all of

you who have birthdays in

the month of December!

Jenny Adkins

Diana Chambers

Cathy Cope

Betty Harmon

Mary Sue Helphinestine

Mary Ann Lewis

Michelle Ray

Eileen Stewart

Etta Mae Stewart

Glenna Whitaker

Please send in your birthday so that you may be

recognized!

Join us at the Extension Office this holiday season to try holiday food sam-

ples, learn how to make holiday decorations, and

enjoy fellowship with other people. This night is

sure to be the break you need in the middle of your

holiday preparations. We will be painting a Santa

with Debbie Highley and Kathy Adams. Free!

When: December 3

Where: Bath County Ag Center

Time: 5:30 pm

Please call the Extension Office if you plan on attending!

Join us this holiday season to explore the topics of eating healthy

during the holidays, eating on a budget, food safety and sanita-

tion, and what new things you can do with leftovers, along with

many others. Each session participants will leave with a new

kitchen tool to make cooking

easier at home. This is a hands-

on free cooking class that is sure

to be fun, full of joy, and commu-

nity.

When: December 2 & 17

Where: Bath County Ag Center

Time: 5:30 pm

Bring the entire family! Call the Extension Office to sign up at

606-674-6121.

Want to help make a difference in our

community? Our Extension Homemak-

ers have a “Sewing Day” program where

they create items to give away. You don’t

need to have sewing skills to participate

in this day. You can cut, organize, sort,

and display items for them. Do you have

unfinished sewing projects and you want

company? Bring those

as well!

When: December 9

Where: Bath County Ag

Center

Time: 10 am

Looking for a fun way to learn something new? Want to save

money by recycling or finding ways to make money? Join us for

the DIY Days at the Sharpsburg Commu-

nity Center. This month we are sewing a

poinsettia pillowcase.

When: December 18

Where: Sharpsburg Community Center

Time: 1 pm

Please call the Extension Office to sign up

at 674-6121.

Ever want to travel the world just to taste the wonder-

ful food? Want to do something different? Our popular

program is back! Spain is on the menu. Learn how to

make pasta from scratch, along with pizza dough. We

will explore their culture, habits, prepare the food they

eat.

When: December 12

Where: Bath County Ag Center

Time: 10:30 am

Call the office to reserve your

spot!

Project Linus is a non-profit organization

that creates blankets to give to children in

the hospital. Join this group to provide

impact for those affected by illness.

When: December 3

Where: Bath County Ag Center

Time: 10 am

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1 2 Holiday Cooking

Series (5:30p) Ex.

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3 Project Linus

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Participants learned about healthy eating habits during our

Holiday Cooking Series this month. We made appetizers and

snacks, as well as drinks and salads. Even baby Shona made

an appearance.

Preschoolers learned about fruits and vegetables this month

through a story and prepared pumpkin pancakes from scratch!

Jr. Homemakers learned proper measuring skills by making Cookies In A Jar at

this month’s meeting.

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Participants came to DIY

Day to learn about helpful

money habits, as well as

making a creative and cost

efficient door wreath.

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This is the painting we’ll do at the social!

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Source: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, assistant extension professor

We all want to live longer, be healthier and reduce our risk of chronic diseases.

In some cases, that leads us to purchase dietary supplements, which can claim to

do all of these things. You should consider several things before purchasing and

consuming a new supplement.

The level of scientific research to support marketing claims for supplements

vary greatly depending on the product. Many supplement-related research studies

were conducted on animals, but scientists do not have enough reliable research data to determine the impact dietary

supplements have on humans. Many have not been tested in pregnant women, women who are nursing and children.

The manufacturing and distribution of dietary supplements are not as closely monitored by the Food and Drug Ad-

ministration as prescription drugs. As a result, there is no set federal standard for supplement manufacturing and distri-

bution. Any supplement you purchase may be very different than the product that was used in research studies.

Companies must provide evidence that their dietary supplements are safe to use and product labels must be truthful

and not misleading. Supplement labels cannot claim that the product will diagnose, treat, cure, lessen the effects of or

prevent any disease. It is difficult to know by looking at the label if the claim is supported by science or evaluated by the

FDA. This is where understanding the label terminology can be tricky but is extremely important.

Let your health care providers, dentist, pharmacist, eye doctor and any other medical professionals know if you are

taking a supplement of any kind as these could adversely interact with some prescription drugs.

It is best to experiment with plant-derived supplements in their natural form by incorporating them into your cooking

before purchasing a supplement.

More information on nutrition-related topics is available at the Bath County Extension office.

Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of economic or social sta-

tus and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex,

sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran sta-

tus, or physical or mental disability.

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column, a book review, a letter from the presi-

dent, or an editorial. You can also profile new

employees or top customers or vendors.

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The subject matter that appears in newsletters

is virtually endless. You can include stories that

focus on current technologies or innovations in

your field.

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trends, or make predictions for your customers

or clients.

If the newsletter is distributed internally, you

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Bath County Cooperative Extension

2914 E. HWY 60

Owingsville, KY 40360

Phone: 606-674-6121

Fax: 606-674-6687

Email: ncgw222@uky.edu

I hope you all have a great holiday season, and a happy new year. I

am so thankful for you all and for your thoughts, prayers, and well

wishes over the years. You have certainly made a difference in my life

and I hope to have done the same in yours.

As always, if there is anything we may do for you, please do not hesi-

tate to reach out to any of us at the Extension Office. We strive to be

a place for you to seek out results, answers, and solutions to every

day problems.

Sincerely,

Nicole Gwishiri

Bath County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences

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Holiday spending is more than just purchasing popular gifts like clothing, gift cards, and toys. Other expenses like family dinners, office parties, decorations, greeting cards, and outings with kids and friends all take a toll on household budgets in the winter.

Consumers told the National Retail Federation that they planned to spend $1,007.24 last year in these categories. Cut back your house-hold’s spending this year by planning ahead and working within your budget limitations.

PLANNING AHEAD

Maintain control of your money by setting limits, making lists, and sticking to an overall budget you can afford. If you tend to overspend, consider a cash-only or envelope system. Start buying early so you can spread out the cost over more than one month. List what you need, but also list what you’ve already purchased.

If your shopping list is a little more than you can afford, consider giving up something you regularly spend money on and putting that extra cash into your holiday fund. Or increase your income by finding part-time seasonal work for extra money.

WORKING WITHIN YOUR BUDGET LIMITATIONS

You don’t have to keep up with the Joneses. Give what you can afford. If necessary, you could trim your list or discuss setting a spending limit within the gifting group. They may all appreciate that you brought up the topic.

For larger groups you could suggest a gift exchange. Buying one very nice gift may cost less than buying multiple smaller gifts. Start a Secret Santa or White Elephant exchange and have each person in the drawing include a wish list of items within the set price range.

You could also do something thoughtful instead of expensive. Create something crafty, bake, or spend time doing a task or activity that will be appreciated. Another idea is to donate to charity in place of giving a gift.

Sales, coupons, and apps that help you find better prices may keep costs down. However, making the most of these resources can take a lot of time. Beware the temp-tation to overspend or buy an item you don’t need just because it’s a bargain.

Finally, pay attention to your holiday spending. If you find you spend big and want to continue doing so next year, make it a regular part of your budget. Total your holiday spending and divide by 12. That is how much you should save per month next year. Consider it your personal “savings layaway.”

Reference: National Retail Federation. (Oct. 24, 2018) Consumers will spend 4.1 percent more than last year during winter holidays . Retrieved Aug. 27, 2019, from https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/consumers-will-spend-41-percent-more-last-year-during-winter-holidays.

Source: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management

Holiday Spending Tips