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The theme for National Nutrition Month® (March 2016) is “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right” which encourages everyone to take time to enjoy food traditions and appreciate the pleasures, great flavors and social experiences food can add to our lives. It is just as important to develop mindful eating patterns that include the how, when, where and why in addition to what we eat. The following are some budget-friendly tips for healthy eating: * As mentioned in a previous article of this column, planning your snacks and meals a week or two week...
Twenty-four hours, 1440 minutes or 86,400 seconds per day. Regardless of how you think of it, every day has the same amount of time. But, somehow, it feels like the time in a day decreases the more tasks and responsibilities we face in our lives. February is National Time Management Month. However, as one source cited—the term “time management” is a misnomer—you cannot manage time. You can manage the events in your life in relation to time and how you use that time depends on self-analysis, planning, evaluation and self-control. Time is both...
The week of February 22-27, 2016 is America Saves Week. It is a national effort to promote good savings behavior and encourage individuals to assess their own saving status. It can be hard to put aside money for savings when we can be overwhelmed with our expenses. Savings can help you be better positioned when emergencies or unexpected costs arise. Or, maybe you have been dreaming about taking a family vacation or are planning ahead for college or retirement. The time is now to start putting money away for your savings goal. Even if it is a...
For the last couple of months, my family has faced some challenges as a result of illness. These challenges have put us into a position where we have strained a bit under the basic tasks of life. Perhaps the best thing that has come of this time in our life has been that folks have rushed to assist us. Last night, a couple of friends from church, while visiting, took the time to clean my kitchen and wash dishes. In addition, brothers and sisters in Jesus have brought us prepared meals, helped ou...
(StatePoint) Deciding to lose weight is a great first step toward wellness. But goal setting is the easy part. Staying on the weight loss track and maintaining that weight loss are where the challenges begin. Here are 10 tips to help you get started and stick with it long-term. • Drink up: Hunger and thirst can often be confused, so stay hydrated. But remember, beverages are not a place to splurge on a ton of calories. Drink water. For a flavor boost, add fresh fruit slices or mint leaves. • Snack mindfully: It is all too easy to derail an oth...
For most families, food is one of the highest monthly expenses. How about making a “game plan” before going shopping? Having a “game plan” will help in making fewer trips to the grocery store and buying only the things you need, thus saving you money. Before you go shopping, your “game plan” will include planning your meals for a determined amount of time. First, check your cupboards, freezer, and refrigerator and make a note of what you have on hand. Next, make a list of meals that will use the items you have on hand. Begin a shopping li...
A new year brings a feeling of revitalization. Many of us may be attempting this in many different areas of our daily lives, hoping we can make an improvement by following through. One major area you may be concentrating on is your financial expenditures. However, it can be overwhelming to get started. The basic first step is tracking where your dollars go. After you have gotten into a routine of doing this, you will be able to identify the essential living expenses and then create a spending plan in hopes of spending your hard-earned dollars...
The overwhelming majority of families agree that college is an important and worthwhile investment, yet fewer than half are saving for it, according to “How America Saves for College 2015,” a recent study by Sallie Mae and Ipsos. Why the reluctance to put aside money for something deemed so important by so many? “One of the greatest obstacles for families to overcome is simply getting started,” says Charlie Rocha, executive vice president, Sallie Mae. “We know those who have a plan and save are more likely to attend college, more likely to...
Each New Year, thousands of people across Montana resolve to improve their lives, vowing to give up their bad habits in exchange for healthy lifestyles. The Montana Tobacco Quit Line wants to assist people who attempt to quit tobacco and has free programs designed for all Montanans. The Quit Line has expanded services and now offers a dedicated American Indian Quit Line, dedicated female coaches and additional incentives for pregnant and pre-natal women, with electronic enrollment for all services. For 2016, the Quit Line aims to help those...
While flu and cold are common to every region of the world, different cultures have developed their own solutions to tackle the all-too-familiar and dreadful symptoms. Today it’s thought that 70 percent of your immune system lies in your digestive tract, so many of these alternative healing methods rely on food for its curative properties. While some alternative treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration for efficacy, many people swear by them. If you are suffering this cold and flu season, incorporating these r...
(StatePoint) Nearly 99 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the holiday season, according to AAA. So how do you ensure it’s the most wonderful time of the year for guests and hosts, alike? Don’t wait until the last minute to tidy up. Instead, prepare your home with these helpful tips. Mudroom Makeover It’s the first place guests see when they step inside the house. But it’s also where coats are strewn about, shoes are kicked off and winter gear is hung out to dry. Declutter with a row of hooks to hang item...
(StatePoint) Most parents expect their children to one day ask to use their cool, expensive tech devices. But adult tech for kids is now more accessible than ever, so parents don’t need to hand over their pricey tablets, smartwatches and smartphones. Just remember that when investing in technology for kids, there are a few things to keep in mind. Fun Gadgets The number of products designed specifically for children is growing, particularly when it comes to wearable tech. And these items are not only more affordable than their grown-up c...
(StatePoint) While flu and cold are common to every region of the world, different cultures have developed their own solutions to tackle the all-too-familiar and dreadful symptoms. Today it’s thought that 70 percent of your immune system lies in your digestive tract, so many of these alternative healing methods rely on food for its curative properties. While some alternative treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration for efficacy, many people swear by them. If you are suffering this cold and flu season, incorporating...
When holiday hosting, don’t forget that while the right wines complement dishes, the wrong wines can ruin your best efforts. “The key is being mindful of your food’s sugar and acidity,” says Michael Trujillo, President and Director of Winemaking of Sequoia Grove Winery. With a combined 80 years of experience in Napa Valley winemaking, Sequoia Grove has learned what it takes to make a great food and wine pairing. Sweet or savory foods call for radically different wine pairings. Having the right Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon on hand should sa...
There was a story in a newspaper the other day about how much Thanksgiving dinners have changed with the advent of Black Friday and people shopping for “fantastic” bargains earlier and earlier as mainly big box stores try to entice buyers in before those buyers can go anywhere else. This story was dated New York and started out, “Last Thanksgiving day Kimberly Mudge and four others left in the middle of their Thanksgiving meals to head for the mall.” “They barely finished,” said the hostess. “They thanked me, put their plates on the counter a...
Clean, separate, cook, and chill your food properly this holiday season Food is always an important part of holiday festivities, but meals can take a turn for the worse if food safety isn’t a regular ingredient in preparing and cooking holiday meals. Foodborne disease infections continue to be a serious health issue in the United States and Montana. In the United States, an estimated 1 out of 6 people become sick from a foodborne illness each year. In Montana, an average of six foodborne outbreaks resulting in 80 illnesses are reported a...
"The Mountaineer" invited all professional cooks in Big Sandy to participate in a special Thanksgiving interview. Most accepted. A few did not. Answers were very revealing. For instance many cooks like to cook alone. What does that do to the open concept living that is so popular these days? Some cooks said the best short cut to cooking is not to cook at all. Go somewhere else and bring something. Most all had bad experiences in cooking for Thanksgiving dinner. One of the best answers of all con...
Griswold Christmas and Parade Lianna Heimbigner and Lisa Meyers, members of the Big Sandy Chamber of Commerce, were in “the Mountaineer” last week explaining about a Griswold Christmas in Big Sandy and the Stroll Parade. Griswold Christmas The Griswold Christmas is just around the corner. It starts on Friday, November 20 at 1pm and is a time when the Chamber of Commerce encourages the community to come down to Main Street and decorate the nines out of it! If there are lights hanging out of lights and more lights, that still is not enough Chr...
Cow Herd Winter Readiness Below are some items to consider for your cow herd winter readiness from Rachel Endecott (MSU Beef Cattle Specialist). • Testing your hay for nutrient analysis is a critical component of a nutrition plan. From your forage test results, you can build a more accurate and economical winter feeding plan. Do you need to purchase supplement? Does your high protein second cutting need to be diluted with a lower quality hay to more optimally match cow requirements? Do you have enough hay? Does your grain hay have a c...
When making holiday plans, consider your pets’ health needs. Here, five veterinary experts weigh in on steps to keep pets happy and healthy amid the hubbub. Resist Those Pleading Eyes According to veterinary nutritionist Dr. Dottie LaFlamme, high-calorie tidbits contribute to caloric overload and bad habits, while lacking necessary nutrient balance. “Just one teaspoon of beef fat can contain almost twice the calories a small dog should consume in daily treats,” LaFlamme notes, adding that feeding from the table also promotes begging behav...
On Pearl Harbor Day, I was only 19 years of age. I had to register for the draft when I was 20 years old. I went out to Bremerton, Washington and worked in the Navy yards for about 7 or 8 months. It was good experience and soon made a believer out of me that I didn't want anything to do with the Navy. We had to work on some of the battleships that survived Pearl Harbor and also had some destroyers and other ships that came in from the Aleutian Islands. There were still bodies trapped in the...
We try to devote the front page of “The Mountaineer” to veterans on Veterans Day and on Memorial Day. Of course we, like you, know that we really honor veterans every day, when we see them and when we do not. If infirm we carry them like they carried us in battles all over the world. My father had a veteran friend who came back from World War II with what was then called Shell Shock. The friend was very quiet and did not use good sense about how to live life in Montana or anywhere else. The veteran could not hold a job although before the war...
Thursday, November 12 FFA in Bozeman for three days Thursday, November 12 MSU Bozeman representative at the high school during fifth period, Friday, November 13 junior high basketball hosts Hays at 2pm. Saturday, November 14 junior high basketball at Rudyard Thursday, November 19 basketball and wrestling practice begins. Make sure to get your physicals turned in before you start practicing. Menus for the coming week are as follows for breakfast and lunch. Wednesday, November 11 breakfast includes muffins, yogurt, assorted cereal, fresh fruit,...
These girls took it upon them selves to go out to the dump and clean up the garbage around the dumpsters. What a great job!...
The Big Sandy Medical Guild wishes to thank all those who came to help set up, sort and price items for the rummage sale. Thank you too for all the ladies that made and donated pies for the pie sale, as well as those who donated raffle prizes. Not wanting to miss anyone we should thank, the Guild members’ wishes to thank all the people involved in whatever way was needed. You know who you are. Thanks also to the BSMC kitchen staff for their great goodies for the workers during the set up days. Last but by no means least, a big thank you to a...