The Healthiest Candy

Feb 24th, 2008

I like what Dr. Sears has to say about the healthiest candy. 

Walk Kansas!

Feb 21st, 2008

It’s Time for Walk Kansas!

Springtime signals the return of Walk Kansas, an eight-week fitness challenge for teams of six.  The 2008 program will begin March 9 and conclude May 3.  Last year over 20,000 Kansans participated in the program.

If each team member exercises for 30 minutes, five days a week (equal to 2 miles of walking), the team will collectively walk about
423 miles – the distance across Kansas – during the program. Team members report their activity weekly to a team captain who posts the information on the Walk Kansas web site.

Walk Kansas is offered by K-State Research and Extension.  Contact your local extension office to find out more about the Walk Kansas program in your area.  Most programs charge a nominal fee, usually about $5.00, to cover the costs of mailing newsletters, prizes and events.  T-shirts are optional and available for purchase.  Shirts for 2008 are available in lavender and heather gray.

Shawnee County Walk Kansas
In Shawnee County, team members will have opportunities for several group walks, including the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Topeka, a walk in Historic Alma, and another featuring Topeka’s downtown architecture.  A kick-off event is planned at the Southwest YMCA in March and a wrap-up event will be offered in May at Gage Park.  Contact Cindy Evans or Pam Weaver at 785-232-0062 for information.  Captain’s packets can be downloaded from the Shawnee County web site at www.shawnee.ksu.edu. Important note: People participating in a program other than Shawnee County should contact their local extension office, as the materials and fees vary.

Walk Kansas Activities in Other Counties
All but four counties (dark green) are offering Walk Kansas events.  If you want to promote your county’s Walk Kansas events, shoot me an email with the promotional details included.  I will be glad to add them to this blog. 

How to Make Stir Fry

Feb 20th, 2008

Have you ever noticed that county extension offices have fabulous information and services?  I just came across a little video about how to make a stir fry – if you’re not already skilled at this. 

This demo is for stir-fry beginners.  It includes a printable recipe.  Enjoy!

http://www.walkkansas.org/Stir_fry.aspx (click the video icon)

Dump Debt – Dave Ramsey

Feb 18th, 2008

If you’re hungering for financial wellness…..watch these short videos.  I found them on www.youtube.com.  If you were to buy the DVD, it would cost you about $20!  So watch them for free here. 

The Back story….

I recently bought a new car at Academy Cars in Lawrence, Kansas.  I LOVE IT!  Actually, it’s a 2003 but new to me.  I never buy new cars because they lose their value so fast.  As a gift for buying through them, I got a copy of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace Revisited book.  I’d never heard of Dave Ramsey.  As I flipped through the chapters, I got excited.  Hey, this guy can help me get my finances in ship shape.  One of the owners of the car dealership got excited about my excitement and gave me a bag of Dave’s DVD’s and his Total Money Makeover book – if I promised to watch the DVDs and read the books.

I’ve done just that and am excited to say that I’m amped about putting his concepts into action.  I’ve already reduced my only credit card by $1700 in just a short time.  I did the math last night, and I am really excited about being debt free (including my house) in just a few short years.  YES!!

I know some people will find him to be obnoxious and pushy.  And he is.  But who cares!  He’s right about our love affair with debt in the U.S., and I’m glad somebody is helping so many Americans get out of debt.

This short video gives a quick overview of many of Dave Ramsey’s debt reduction steps.  He’s passionate, funny, and a little over the top.

There are 9 short videos in this Dump Your Debt series.  You will not look at the money and debt the same after watching these videos. Good luck dumping your debt!

Oops – these free videos are no longer available on the net.  If you want to see them, you can purchase them at amazon.com or visit Dave Ramsey’s website to shop for them.  Sorry!