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High Blood Pressure: Get the Facts

by Samantha Kennedy
February 24, 2020

Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences In honor of American Heart Month, I wanted to share a few facts about high blood pressure. According to the American Heart Association, nearly 78 million people ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Health, Health And Wellness, High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Nutrition, Wakulla, Wellness
Butterfly on a flower.

Cracking the Laundry Care Code

by Samantha Kennedy
January 29, 2020

I recently bought some new shirts and last night, before washing them for the first time, I took a peek at their care instructions. I always do this prior to laundering anything new so I do not do anything that can harm my new duds. Proper laundry ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Care Symbols, Clothing, Clothing Care, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Laundry, Laundry Care
Poinsettia plants growing in a University of Florida greenhouse. Euphorbia pulcherrima, holiday foliage. UF/IFAS Photo: Tyler Jones.

3 Creative Ways to Use Leftover Wrapping Paper

by Samantha Kennedy
December 10, 2019

Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences Christmas morning can be a time of joy and excitement for many of us as we spend time with family and friends, exchange gifts, share a meal, watch Christmas ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Environment, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Garbage, Holidays, Life Hacks, Recycling, Reducing Waste, Trash, Wakulla, Wakulla Extension, Waste, Waste Reduction, Wrapping Paper
christmas trees

Deck the Halls Safely this Christmas

by Samantha Kennedy
December 2, 2019

Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences One of the most iconic symbols of the holidays here in Wakulla County and around the world is the Christmas tree. Each year, millions of people set up and ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Christmas, Christmas Tree Safety, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Personal Safety, Safety, Trees, Wakulla, Wakulla Extension
A food thermometer checking the cooking temperature of chicken.

How to Use a Food Thermometer

by Kendra Zamojski
November 22, 2019

You can’t tell by looking if your food is done cooking. Using a food thermometer not only ensures your food is properly cooked to reduce the risk of harmful bacteria, but it also prevents overcooking. Check out this video for more information: https://www.facebook.com/UFIFASNWFCS/videos/vl.3187756837932254/491642101442297/?type=1   Sources: IsItDoneYet.gov Is ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, , WORK & LIFE
Tags: Cooking Temperatures, Food Thermometer
photo of a tom turkey

5 Ways to Give Thanks this Thanksgiving

by Samantha Kennedy
November 20, 2019

Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner and along with the food, family, and football, it is a time to give thanks for the things we are grateful for. While ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Giving Thanks, Gratitude, Thanks, Thanksgiving, Wakulla, Wakulla Extension

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