By Kaitlyn Helfrich, Dietetics Student, University of Florida Reviewed by Laura Acosta, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Florida Thinking about my brown-bag lunches from elementary school ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
With hurricane season underway, now is the prefect time to become prepared and create a plan in the event of a hurricane. While many families grasp the monstrous effects a hurricane causes, they may be ill-prepared. Review the following safety ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifePost prepared by Erin Landauer, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent Have you ever thought about exploring a whole new culinary delight to add a little extra protein to your diet? The thought of eating insects might be something that doesn’t ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionBeware of Hidden Dangers We all know that taking safety measures, such as using car seats correctly or basic childproofing, for our children is important. But what about “hidden dangers?” One major hidden danger can be the family vehicle. ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeWith summer around the corner, it's a great time to enroll your children in residential and/or day camps. For most communities there are a variety of camps offered. Camping experiences not only give children something to do, they are also great ... READ MORE
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By Carol Church, Writer, Family Album Reviewed by Martie Gillen, PhD, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida Many of us are aware of the sad problem of elder abuse or neglect, which occurs when a family ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A professor with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has been awarded a $499,348 grant to study the effects of blueberries and probiotics on the digestive tract. The U.S. Department ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchLearn to make your own baking mix, one-dish meal mix, Cream-of-Whatever soup mix, and many others to save money and eat healthier. Join us on Tuesday, May 19, 6-8 p.m. CDT, at the Holmes County Ag Center, 1173 E. Hwy. 90, Bonifay. Cost is $5.00, ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeLearn to make your own baking mix, one-dish meal mix, Cream-of-Whatever soup mix, and many others to save money and eat healthier. Join us on Tuesday, May 19, 6-8 p.m. CDT, at the Holmes County Ag Center, 1173 E. Hwy. 90, Bonifay. Cost is $5.00, ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeThursday, May 14 ~ 6:00-8:00 PM CDT East Side Baptist Church 3385 Roche Ave. (Hwy. 277), Vernon Join us to learn ways to use preserved foods in everyday meals and how to set up a basic, well-equipped pantry. Cost: $5.00 – includes materials PRE-REGISTRATION ... READ MORE
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