Sun Exposure
Many of us think of Memorial Day weekend as the time of year that officially kicks off summer. And with Pasco County’s last day of school for students being on Friday, the 25th, it really is summer for… Read More
Category: Work & Life
National Women’s Health Week
In honor of Mother’s Day being this past Sunday, the FDA has made the week of May 13 through 19 National Women’s Health Week to promote health for all women of every age. Use this week to serve… Read More
Can A Landscape Be Fire-Wise, While Still Achieving Other Goals?
As we hit the peak of the springtime dry season in Florida, it is a time to be extra-aware of wildfire risks. Due to rainy weather in April 2018, we have been fortunate to have few wildfires (so… Read More
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Last week, I mentioned that May is Blood Pressure Awareness month. But did you know that May is also Physical Fitness and Sports Month? There are a number of different ways to “celebrate” this, but in case you… Read More
Blood Pressure Learning Opportunities
Did you know that May is Blood Pressure Awareness month? Did you know that nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure? Do what you can to avoid this chronic disease by learning more about blood pressure… Read More
Healthy Hydration
How much water and other drinks do we need in a day? Does food consumption count towards overall fluid intake? What are signs of dehydration? The Family and Consumer Sciences Agent will do a lesson on this next… Read More
Do You Compost?
Last year in Pasco County, food scraps, yard waste, and newspaper made up about 25% of the material thrown in the garbage. That’s a lot of wasted waste, because by composting, most of that “trash” could have easily… Read More
Money Smart Week
Next week is Money Smart Week, which runs from April 21st to the 28th. This special week, which was created in 2001 by a group of organizations in Chicago that would go around helping the community improve their financial… Read More
Tax Refund Identity Theft
If you’ve procrastinated getting your 2017 taxes filed, hopefully it is on your “to do” list this week, because the due date is coming up soon! With the number of new data breaches we hear about on the… Read More
Whole Grains and Budgeting: Two in One Class
You have probably heard about whole grains, and may have seen whole grain products at the grocery store. But what exactly is a whole grain? Do you know the difference between a refined grain and a whole grain? … Read More