Category: Home Management

Irrigation in the Home Landscape

by Tina McIntyre

April 15, 2020

There are many reasons to properly irrigate the home landscape. Not only do we not want to waste this precious natural resource, but we want to be sure we apply the proper amount of water to keep our plants thriving! It's still the dry season ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Aquifer, Home, Irrigation, Landscape, Lawn, Money, Plants, Save, Water

How to Work from Home Without Losing Your Mind (Mostly)

by Alicia Betancourt

April 15, 2020

For many workers, this past few weeks we have been asked to do many things differently. We have been asked to navigate working from home, self isolation, online learning with our kids and grocery shortages. Working from home can be both a blessing ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: Covid-19, Florida Keys, Stress, Work From Home, Work Life Balance

Plan Time for Kids Outdoor Activity

by Shawn Jackson

April 15, 2020

As family’s daily routines have been turned upside down due to the COVID19 Virus and stay at home mandates, it may be a great time to rethink some of your child’s daily schedule and play habits. It’s pretty obvious that todays technology ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Activity, Exercise, Fresh Air, Kids, Outdoors, Pandemic, Social Distancing

Budgeting: An Ultimate Life Skill

by Daniel Gonzalez

April 14, 2020

BELLE GLADE, Fla. - Budgeting can be defined as the process of calculating how much of something you must earn or save during a particular period of time, and planning how you will spend it. Together, we will discuss the importance of budgeting, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life

Cashing that Stimulus Check

by Halie Corbitt

April 14, 2020

The stimulus checks from the CARES Act have begun hitting Floridian bank accounts. As exciting as this is for all of us, it is also a time to think about what should I do with this money? Of course, if you are in a situation where you have lost ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: CARES, Check, Economy, Finance, Stimulus

Container Gardening with Kids

by Shawn Jackson

April 14, 2020

When trying to find the perfect outdoor activity for children, consider container gardening. There are many benefits to kids gardening from the educational to the physical benefits. But one of the best things is your kids will love it! It ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops, Curriculum, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Container Gardening, Fruits, Gardening, Herbs, Kids, Nutrition, Plants, Raised Bed, Vegetables, Youth

Tree safety tips

by BLOGS.IFAS

April 13, 2020

Trees add value to our communities. But our recent windy weather serves as a good reminder that storm season is just around the corner. Given the large size attained by some trees, they can become hazardous to people and property when the wrong ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Pests & Disease
Tags: Arborist, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Hurricane, Palm Diseases, Palm Nutrient Deficiencies, Palm Pruning, Reslilient Landscaping, Storm, Tree Health, Tree Safety, Trees, Wind Resistant Landscapes

Homeshooling: Survival Mode

by Tharpe

April 13, 2020

Have you ever heard the phrase, "momma needs a minute"? I am sure some of you are thinking momma needs more than a minute, as parents begin to juggle homeschool and work. Parents went from juggling homework, ball practices and family schedules, ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Change, Coping, Family, Homeschooling, Kids, Learning, New Skills, Social Distancing

Project Pantry: Chicken Fried Rice

by Samantha Kennedy

April 13, 2020

Do you love chicken fried rice? Make your own! This simple recipe is quick and delicious and can be on the table in no time with just a few ingredients. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or Sesame oil 3 cups cooked brown rice ½ ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking, Family And Consumer Sciences, FCS, Fried Rice, Pantry, Project Pantry, Recipe, Rice, Wakulla

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