By Deeona Johnston Tea, the second most consumed beverage in the world, a cup of tea is enjoyed by nearly one half of Americans. Tea is often promoted as healthy and tea’s can also detox your body, help you sleep, improve digestion, or relieve stress. There is a lot of unknowns surrounding teas and their […]
Cultivating Empathy
Empathy is both an important trait and a skill that can be cultivated. Growing up as a little girl in North Carolina, I was often told that I needed to be nice. Let me be honest, that didn’t always come easy for me. Now as a parent and staff for the CSU Routt County 4-H […]
Importance of non-candy treats for trick-or-treating
In a couple weeks, kids will be out walking the streets in costumes and enjoying the reward of trick-or-treating! It is very thoughtful to offer the option of non-candy and/or non-food items during Halloween. Food allergies and intolerances can dampen the anticipation of trick-or-treating for many children. Why Candy It’s hard to imagine Halloween without […]
