Category: Work & Life

Sun Protection for Your Children


April 26, 2013

By Suzanna Smith My children were all born during the summer months, and as we gradually spent more and more time outside, I wondered how best to protect them from the hot summer sun. Like all babies, their skin was sensitive and could have ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Children, Community, Educational, Environment, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Health, Shelley Swenson, Sun Protection, Wakulla Extension

Savings tips straight to your phone!


April 26, 2013

We know that saving money isn’t always top of mind. That’s why Okaloosa Saves , along with America Saves campaign, is launching a new text message service to keep you motivated to save as part of Financial Literacy Month. Now, when you take ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters
Tags: 4-H Youth Development, Family & Consumer Sciences, Home & Community Education, Money, Money Matters, Okaloosa Saves, Savings, Text Messaging

Women and Money


April 25, 2013

Calling all women!!!! UF/IFAS has just published a series that I believe should be required reading for women of all ages. The series addresses Women and Money—-through a realistic perspective. For the publication series, see http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_series_women_and_money_unique_issues READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Credit, Credit Management, Debt, Debt Management, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Finances, Financial, Financial Planning, Financial Tips, Money, Money Management, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla County Extension, Women

Do you Facebook?


April 23, 2013

We do, too! Follow the official UF/IFAS Leon County 4-H Facebook page for weekly updates on events, programs, deadlines and other important announcements...like... the registration deadline for 4-H Legislature is this Friday! You MUST register ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Events And Activities, LEG

Family Nutrition in Action: May 2013 Issue


April 16, 2013

IN THIS ISSUE: ♦ Check out ChooseMyPlate.gov ♦ SuperTracker Tool ♦ Veggie Corner: Sweet Corn ♦ Recipe: Corn and Bean Medley   READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Family & Consumer Sciences, Family Nutrition In Action, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Food, FYCS, Health, Healthy Eating, My Plate, MyPlate, Nutrition, Plan, Shelley Swenson, Vegetables, Wakulla, Wakulla County Extension

Top 5 Tax Refund Tips


April 12, 2013

This is the week for the submission of taxes. If you expect a tax refund, now is the time to consider what you will do with the monies. Don’t let the joy of the moment overshadow good judgment. Perhaps there are some things you should consider ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Credit, Families & Consumers, Family & Consumer Sciences, Finances, Financial, Financial Planning, Financial Tips, FYCS, Invest, Money, Money Management, Refund, Shelley Swenson, Tax, Tax Refund, Taxes, Tips, Wakulla County Extension

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