By Pam Phillippe It’s happening all over Florida. More and more people are finding themselves living alone or with just one other person. In fact, more than 55% of all households are made up of one or two people and that percentage is ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeWhen was the last time you and your family sat down and ate dinner together? Over the years, a "family meal" has changed definition. With busy schedules and more mothers working, sometimes it is hard to find the time to actually have a meal ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Reducing the amount of air that leaks in and out of your home is a cost-effective way to cut heating and cooling costs. Caulking and weather-stripping are two simple and effective air-sealing techniques that offer quick returns on investment, ... READ MORE
Category: Home ManagementIn Part 1 of "Money Management Help for Millennials", we discussed millennials lacking of a basic financial education. In this segment, we will discuss spending without a plan. Budgeting for millennials seems to be a challenge. A recent survey ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeAs a businessperson, you probably know that liability insurance is a must, but do you really need additional property insurance if your business is based in your own home? Picture this - you are in business for yourself, building a lawn service ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Work & Life
by Jackie Hunter Extension Faculty, Youth and Adult Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) EFNEP, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, is a federally funded educational program conducted through the Cooperative ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
By Pam Phillippe Who gets decide how old is old enough to leave a child home alone? According to the Charlotte County Department of Children and Families, that decision is left to the parent’s discretion. For a parent, that can be a major ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & LifePortable Generator Safety Tips Are you prepared for a power outage? Whether it is from a storm or an unlikely incident, it is important to be prepared for the unexpected. What do you do when your electricity goes out for an extended ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeUniversity of Florida IFAS Clay County Extension and Virginia Tech are offering free well water testing to private well users whose wells were affected by flooding from Hurricane Irma. The tests will check for key disease-causing bacteria ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Natural Resources