The first blog on performing a home safety check focused on poison prevention, scald burns, and trips and falls. This second blog will focus on all forms of burns. According to The American Burn Association, the primary causes of burns are ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Relationships & FamilyFor quite some time there has been an explosion of health food products on the market, specifically advertised as either organic foods or natural foods. Most people don't know that there is a major difference between organic, natural and health ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and you may be thinking of a way to show your love to those important to you. As you think about your options… flowers, dinner, chocolate… you know the typical items…why not consider something ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Yesterday my 14 year old son received an interesting phone call from the "IRS." The call came from a number my son did not recognize and since he does not answer calls from numbers he does not know the caller left a message. The message stated ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters,
The Hilltop Landings Community Garden, revitalized a year ago by UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension, continues to grow strong. Resident volunteers maintain the community garden under the guidance of Community Gardens Program Assistant, Eden Santiago-Gomez, ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Happy Valentine’s Day, Pasco County! Thinking of getting your valentine a sweet treat? Just remember that some of us are still sticking to a “better eating” new year’s goal, and so you may want to consider a healthier sweet treat. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
What is Medicare and Who Is Covered? In the early 1960’s only half of older adults in the United States had health insurance. For those ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
A Home of Your Own is our first time home buyers class. Same is open to all individuals and families interested in buying a home. The class provides you with a guide in the process of purchasing a home. You are granted a certificate of completion ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
One of the myths of saving money is the thought that we don’t have enough money to save. To change your mindset I would like you to think you can save money and you will make it your goal to pay yourself first. Start small; for example, loose ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Do you want to limit your intake of sodium but don’t know how? Too much sodium in the diet can lead to high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. On average, Americans consume 3,400 milligrams or more of sodium per day. The American Heart ... READ MORE
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