Wilkes County Family & consumer sciences
"You are never too old to set a new goal or to dream a new dream." - C.S. Lewis 
Happy New Year! 
The new year brings excitement for many as we set new goals and look forward to what's to come. If you're striving to make a health change this year remember to start small with a goal that is realistic and doable for your lifestyle. Goals that call for a complete lifestyle change often do not hold up as the "new year enthusiasm" fades. Try the following tips for keeping healthy in 2020. 
  1. Enjoy your food!!! - keep portions small and avoid overeating
  2. Plan for healthy snacks - limit mindless eating (ie. in front of the television)
  3. Plan for at least 30 minutes of daily exercise - this can equal 3-10 minute walks throughout the day! 

see what's coming up for Fcs! 
Lunch & Learn's
Slow Cooking 101 -  January 29, 2020
Simplify your New Year with delicious slow cooker meals. This class will include: 
  • Tips to simplify slow cooking 
  • Food safety for the slow cooker
  • Recipes from the slow cooker 
  • Ideas to 'makeover' leftovers

Registration $5 
Registration and Payment due by Friday Jan. 24th. 
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Protect Your Heart -  February 19th, 2020
Focus on heart health in February, this class will cover: 
  • The impact of and risk factors for heart disease
  • Ways to reduce your risk for heart disease
  • Heart-healthy recipes

Registration $5 
Registration and Payment due by Friday Feb. 14th. 
Cooking Matters with WCPC
We're partnering with Wilkes Community Partnership for Children to offer a 5-week Cooking Matters course for parents. This class includes healthy cooking, budget friendly meals, weekly take-home groceries to practice a new recipe, and a cookbook! 

Classes are from 5:30-7:30 on...
  • January 6th, 13th, 27th 
  • February 3rd, 10th 
Contact Courtney or call WCPC at (336) 838-0977 to sign up! 
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Home Health & Safety
Radon in the Home
January is National Radon Action Month. Radon is a colorless, odorless gas and the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. The only way to know the radon level in a home is through testing. Radon test kits are available for free at the Wilkes Extension Office.

For more information on radon visit NC State Extension Healthy Homes .


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Get Ready for Spring Cleaning
There are hundreds of cleaning products on the market today, sometimes choosing the "right" one can be overwhelming. Consider making your own cleaners to save money, be gentle on the environment, and keep unnecessary chemicals out of your home. 

Simple All-Purpose Cleaner 
  • 2 T borax 
  • 1/4 C vinegar 
  • 2 C hot water 
Mix ingredients in a spray bottle or bucket. Apply and wipe clean. 
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NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.

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