Numbered Publications: Family and Consumer Sciences
NEP-230: Cook Wild Kentucky: Fishing in Kentucky
Elizabeth Coots, Jann Knappage, Annhall Norris, Gregg Rentfrow, Matthew Springer, Jackie Walters, Martha Yount | May. 25, 2022 (New)
Kentucky offers some of the best fishing chances around. Among our rolling hills, you will find over 62,000 miles of fishable streams and 40 public lakes. Fishing is fun for all ages, and prime fishing spots can be found yearround across the state. Anglers take to the water each year for fun or food. Kentucky is home to bass, catfish, trout, sunfish, and more.
FCS3-634: Savor the Flavor: Exploring Cooking Methods
Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Annhall Norris, Janet Tietyen-Mullins | May. 16, 2022 (New)
Making food that provides exciting and delicious flavors can seem like a difficult task. Many people believe it is necessary to have more ingredients to make a better or tastier meal. Some may even feel they can only get these types of meals by eating out. That is not true!
FCS3-635: How to Get Out of a Mealtime Rut
Jean Najor, Heather Norman-Burgdolf | May. 16, 2022 (New)
When you or a family member find out what is on the menu for dinner, is the typical response “Again?” If you dread the thought of cleaning another dish or you just can’t think of the last time you were excited by your own cooking, you may be in a cooking rut. Even the most avid cooks have cooking ruts from time to time. Fear not, because these ideas will spark your cooking creativity and make mealtimes more appealing!
FCS3-633: Macronutrients: Why We Need a Balanced Diet
Emily DeWitt, Heather Norman-Burgdolf | May. 16, 2022 (New)
Macronutrients are the main parts of food that give our bodies energy, and they are needed in large amounts in our diets. When we eat, our bodies can break macronutrients down into a useable form of energy for our cells.
FCS3-637: Tips for Managing Stress Eating
Emily DeWitt, Courtney Luecking | Apr. 26, 2022 (Minor Revision)
Eating is one of the many ways we cope with negative emotions. Stress eating is just that-- "eating in response to acute or chronic stress or in response to negative emotional states" such as sadness or anger. Stress can cause some people to eat more and others to eat less. Some will reach for salty foods, and others will reach for sweets. No matter how stress affects your eating patterns, you are not alone.
FCS3-636: Savoring the Eating Experience: The Art of Eating Mindfully
Emily DeWitt, Courtney Luecking | Apr. 26, 2022 (Minor Revision)
Have you ever found yourself eating a bag of popcorn while watching a movie only to realize you have eaten all of it before you made it past the previews? This is an example of mindless eating, or eating without even realizing it.
FCS5-476: The Costs of Distracted and Reckless Driving
Nichole Huff | Apr. 11, 2022 (Minor Revision)
In a world that constantly demands our attention, it is all too easy to become distracted while driving. From smart phones to smartwatches, interacting with something in our car, listening to a navigation system, or letting our minds wander behind the wheel, the temptations we often face when driving are endless. While these actions may feel harmless in the moment, they have the potential to be costly, both physically and financially.
FCS5-475: Understanding Cryptocurrency
Nichole Huff, Kelly May | Apr. 11, 2022 (Minor Revision)
Cryptocurrency--such as Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ether, or others--is a form of digital payment consumers can use to buy goods and services. It exists without tangible corresponding bills or coins, and it is not issued or backed by government agencies. At its core, cryptocurrency is essentially digital computer software. People or entities can transfer it online without the need for a bank or financial institution. The currency is stored within a digital wallet that consumers can maintain either online or offline using a hard drive or paper printout.
FCS5-420: Estate Planning Part 1: Getting Started
Nichole Huff | Apr. 7, 2022 (Revised)
Many people fail to make plans to transfer their property and possessions at the time of their death. Some people think such plans are only for the rich. Other people think that they can plan for the transfer later and then never take time to do it. Some people think they do not need estate planning and that everything will be all right for their families when they die.
FCS5-424: Estate Planning Part 4: Financial Planners
Nichole Huff | Apr. 7, 2022 (Revised)
The term financial planner is appearing with increasing frequency in advertisements (including unsolicited mail and social media) and news articles. The alphabet soup of financial planning credentials may lead you to believe that someone is a financial planner when in fact he or she is not. Some people who call themselves financial planners are nothing more than salespeople for stocks, tax shelters, insurance, and other investments and have no special training in financial planning. It is important to do your research before hiring someone to advise you financially, or to allocate or invest your financial assets.