Very few of us have money ready to cover an emergency, never mind the money for the larger purchases we’d like to make. This is why it’s so important to prioritize savings to cover both the items you need as well as those you want. Whether ... READ MORE
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Packing the kids’ lunches for school means you know which nutritious foods they are eating. Here are some budget-friendly, creative ideas to keep kids happy and healthy at lunchtime. Make a “Smarter” Sandwich: While some kids prefer ... READ MORE
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Are your kids famished when they get home from school? Kids often hit the kitchen right when they get home and begin the search for something to eat. After being at school all day, it’s inevitable they will bring a host of germs into the house ... READ MORE
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If you have ever had the stomach flu, norovirus was likely the culprit. Norovirus is the most common cause of foodborne illness in the United States and is transmitted through direct person-to-person contact or contaminated objects and food. ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeConsumer Reports recently pulled their previous endorsement for laundry detergent pods in light of the potential poisoning hazard for young children. Just to be clear, this is only the laundry pods that contain the highly concentrated liquid ... READ MORE
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Established by Congress in 1968 because the private market stopped offering flood insurance, the NFIP provides federally backed flood insurance to property owners in participating communities. This 10-page fact sheet covers topics such as: why ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Water, Work & LifeLocal, seasonal food has been the subject of federal, state, and local government policy in recent years as consumer interest in and demand for this kind of food has grown. In fact, research from the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeWhat Happens When You Eat If you think about it, your digestive system is pretty weird. Amazing, but weird. Digestion is the rather complicated process of breaking down the food we eat into energy and nutrients, which then get absorbed into ... READ MORE
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Colleges and universities across the nation are taking strides to become more sustainable, but they are not alone. Students can also participate to help their schools with sustainability efforts. By taking small steps, you can help your college ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Management, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Mosquitoes are troublesome pests that can cause itchy bites and transmit viruses. The best way to avoid being bitten is... (more…) READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Pests & Disease, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life