Category: Home Management
Prepare Your Landscape for Hurricanes
August 1, 2018
Be proactive...prepare your landscape for hurricanes. Did you know hurricane season in Florida begins May 15 and ends November 30? That's over half of the year so it's time to get busy. Here is a list of a few things to put on your to-do-list ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterLiving Their Best Life….at 4-H Camp Cherry Lake
July 31, 2018
For generations children have spent their summers at sleep away camps, trying new activities, such as swimming, archery, rec dance, and outdoor skills. For some, they may refer to these moments at camp as a time when they were living their ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Curriculum, Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: 4-H, Activities, Camp, Education, Florida, Outdoors, Summer, Youth
Celebrate the 4th of July with Firework Safety
July 3, 2018
Tomorrow families will celebrate the 4th of July with friends and families. Many of these celebrations will include fireworks... whether watching as part of a show or performing your own personal one. While they are beautiful and fun, fireworks ... READ MORE
Category: , Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Family Safety, Home Safety
UF expert offers ways to cut “screen time” as kids return to school
July 1, 2018
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- To some parents, it can seem like children scan social media, TV and the Internet almost constantly. As we head toward a new school year, a University of Florida expert gives tips on how to deal with “screen time,” ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, Work & LifeTags: Back To School, EFNEP, News, Nicole Owens
Designing Colorful Summer Containers
June 26, 2018
An easy way to add color to an entryway or patio is with a container full of flowers. You can get ready made combos at the garden center, but making your own lets you choose plants that can survive our challenging summer weather. By grouping ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: DIY, Gardening, Plant, Plants
Hurricane Season: Understanding Homeowner’s and Renter’s Insurance
June 6, 2018
Hurricane season … that time between June 1 and November 30 everyone living in the Atlantic Basin region loves to wish away… is here. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted this year to be normal or above ... READ MORE
Category: , Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Finances, Hurricane, Insurance
How to Check Your Water Meter to Find Hidden Leaks
May 29, 2018
Just as you regularly check your bank balance, your vehicle odometer, or even your weight, you should periodically check your water meter. By checking your water meter, you can detect hidden water leaks that may be costing you money and wasting ... READ MORE
Category: , Home Management, Work & Life