Recently, on a clothes shopping trip, I overheard a customer asking a sales associate what the laundering symbols on the clothes label meant. Neither could determine how the garment should be laundered other than it was not to be hand washed ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management
From costumes to candy, keep this holiday safe and fun with our Halloween safety tips. Costumes Choose Safer Materials Fabric can easily catch fire if it brushes too close to a candle-lit jack-o'-lantern or luminary, so choose flame-resistant ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Sponges are versatile for cleaning throughout the house. One of the most common places to use a sponge is the kitchen. Kitchen sponges may be used to wash dishes and clean counters, but they can also collect bacteria and viruses in the process. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
When you think of Halloween, you probably envision candy, scary movies and trick-or-treating, but what about sustainability? From costumes to decorations, Halloween actually provides a great opportunity to put sustainable practices into action. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic
With fall’s arrival, it’s the perfect opportunity for you to be more eco-friendly in your home and in your daily routine. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic
From instant messaging classmates to researching on the Internet, today’s youth are increasingly using electronic media for many different purposes. Youth also use electronics recreationally through activities such as downloading music and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Management, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Did you know that Floridians throw away about eight pounds of garbage per person every day? That’s double the national average. Unfortunately, our trash wastes energy and materials. Waste also releases pollutants into the environment. While ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Management, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
How often do you reach for vinegar when you are cleaning your home? Most people only think of using this item when descaling their coffee pot. But, there are many other uses for vinegar in the home. Are those whites looking a bit dingy? Boil ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management
As children return to school, parents may scramble to buy last-minute supplies, coordinate rides for their children, and manage grocery lists. While all of these tasks are important, parents should also consider ways their children can make ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Management, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life