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Category: Home Management
Do Kids Get Brain Drain from Too Much Screen Time
Have you ever thought about how much time your kids spend on “media”? Do you think about how IPads, cell phones, social media, games, and TV are a dominant force in children’s lives? According to the American Academy… Read More
Make Your Holidays ‘Green’
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As holiday preparations begin, University of Florida experts say there are plenty of ways for people to incorporate environmental considerations into their plans. Decorations There are pros and cons to both sides of the real-versus-artificial… Read More
Poverty Simulation in Action
UF/IFAS Extension Manatee and Sarasota Counties, Family and Consumer Science Agents provided a Poverty Simulation for the State College of Florida Faculty during the middle of October 2019. The poverty simulation experience is designed to help participants begin to… Read More
Home Safety Prevention Tips
According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged 65+. One-third of seniors 65 years and older fall each year. Since over half of falls happen… Read More
Prevent Falls In Your Home
Is your home a safe haven or a trap for accidents? An unsecured carpet or cluttered areas in your home can put your loved ones at risk of falling. In addition to physical strain, a fall can also contribute to financial… Read More
Living Well Resources for Times of Disaster
Hurricane season is June 1 to November 30, with peak season in September and October. And hurricanes are not the only disasters we have to contend with. Living Well in the Panhandle provides the trusted Disaster Resources you need… Read More
Saving money at the grocery store: savvy shopping
In this series of posts, we’re helping you save money at the grocery store. In this post, the last in this series, we focus on being a savvy shopper. In this series, we’ve listed a number of ways… Read More
Saving money at the grocery store: planning is key
In this series of posts, we’re helping you save money at the grocery store. In this post, we focus on planning. Planning can save you money. Period. Plan all your meals. This will help you prepare a grocery… Read More