By Dr. Maria Rometo Extension Agent II If you're like me, once the Thanksgiving holiday is over, I hit the ground running. It's decorating the house and putting up the tree. It's what to buy and finding time to wrap. It's the ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeHoliday reunions with loved ones can sometimes lead to family conflicts. Whether the conflict is between you and your partner or among other family members, keep the following tips in mind as you try to work out a problem. 1. Keep Calm Keeping ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot TopicCabbage is in season in Florida from December to May (FDACS 2015). Cabbage is an important Florida agricultural commodity and has many culinary uses. Look for them now at your local grocery store or farmers market. Fun Cabbage Facts In ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot TopicWhen we travel, it’s especially easy to choose convenience over healthy choices. In the rush from here to there, we often feel we don’t have time to take care of ourselves, and, as a result, we often get to our destinations tired and depleted. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeThe simplest way to prevent transmission of illness is by washing your hands! It is reported that children, kindergarten through 12th grade, lose 38 million school days annually due to the flu virus. Sadly, another 22 million school days are ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & FamilyGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida Assistant Professor Muthusami Kumaran has been named the first ever Researcher in Residence and Visiting Philanthropy Faculty for the Spring 2016 semester by the Clinton School of Public Service ... READ MORE
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Worried about spending too much on the holidays? Check out these tips for sticking to a holiday budget (McWilliams, Pigott-Dillard, and Gutter 2014): Based on your usual income and expenses, figure out how much you are comfortable spending ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
This week (December 6–13) is National Influenza Vaccination Week. Getting vaccinated for the flu not only protects you from getting the flu but also helps prevent flu from spreading in your community and affecting those most at risk (CDC 2015). Even ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeWith the school year almost at the half way mark, are your kids meeting their potential? If not, are you as a parent keeping the child optimistic regarding learning? People process information differently. Learning is a process that is different ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS ExtensionBy Åsa Eliasson, Graduate Student, Master of Science-Dietetic Internship Program, Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, University of Florida Gathering your family to enjoy a home-cooked meal may seem unrealistic when you think about ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life