Category: Work & Life
Make A Budget: It’s worth the time and Effort
September 5, 2014
Everyone who earns or who uses money should have a budget. From children that get $1.00 in weekly allowances to retirees that are receiving pensions and other retirement checks. It’s all about planning to become financially secure. A budget ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeTags: Categories
Could This Activity Help Keep Your Tween From Smoking?
September 5, 2014
By Carol Church, Writer, Family Album Reviewed by Larry Forthun, PhD, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida Recently, I talked to my older child (age 10) about the dangers of smoking. She finds cigarettes ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Health And Wellness, Parenting
Six Tips for Aging Healthy
September 4, 2014
By Sarah Ellis, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent at UF/IFAS Citrus County, and Linda Bobroff, PhD, RD, LD/N, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida Reviewed by Linda Bobroff, PhD, RD, LD/N, Department of ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Health And Wellness, Healthy Aging, Nutrition And Food Systems
UF/IFAS researchers could improve how companies ship fresh produce
September 3, 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A University of Florida-led research team’s development of a tracking system could change the way companies ship fresh fruits and vegetables, letting them know which produce is closest to expiration and providing consumers ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Work & LifeTags: IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jeffrey Brecht, University Of Florida
Could This Protect You From Alzheimer’s?
September 3, 2014
By Carol Church, Writer, Family Album Reviewed by Suzanna Smith, PhD, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida Several friends and acquaintances of mine have recently had a parent diagnosed with Alzheimer’s ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Health And Wellness, Healthy Aging
Be Disaster Aware–Take Action to Prepare!
September 2, 2014
By Mike Spranger, PhD, Community Development Specialist, University of Florida IFAS Extension Reviewed by Randy Cantrell, PhD, Housing & Community Development Specialist, University of Florida IFAS Extension Want to spread the preparedness ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & LifeTags: Disaster Preparedness, Health And Wellness
Make a Difference Mondays
August 29, 2014
Inspiring 4-H Leaders of Today to Make a Difference for the Leaders of Tomorrow!!! September 15th marks the kickoff of the 2nd annual Make a Difference Mondays series. This session the topic will be "4-H Club Management for the Busy 4-H Volunteer". Please ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Work & LifeTags: 4H Events, Categories, Opportunities