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How it Happened: Florida Master Money Mentor Program


February 23, 2024

Financial security is essential to our quality of life. However, learning how to be financially secure isn’t something usually taught on the job or in school. Some people may think financial education is only for those who can afford it, but ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Money Matters, UF/IFAS
Tags: Bank Of America, Extension, Family And Consumer Sciences, Florida Master Money Mentors, Homebuyer Education, How It Happened, Living On My Own, Savings, UF-IFAS, VITA
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The Raw Dough Dilemma: Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Uncooked Delights

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December 21, 2023

There's something inherently comforting about the aroma of freshly baked cookies or the anticipation of homemade bread rising in the oven. But what about the allure of raw cookie dough or bread dough? While indulging in these uncooked delights ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Baking, Cookie Dough, Family And Consumer Sciences, Food Safety, Health And Wellness, Holiday Baking, Nutrition, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Festive Feasting with a Healthy Twist

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November 29, 2023

The end of the year is almost here and we all know that means holidays and celebrations are in full swing. The best part of any celebration (besides friends and family, of course)? All of the delicious food! While the food we consume around ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, Healthy Eating, Healthy Holidays, Ingredient Swaps, Nutrition, Ocextension, Recipes, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Stay Grounded This Fall: Tips for Maintaining Balance and Stability

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October 18, 2023

Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults, with most falls occurring in the home? While this all sounds like bad news, there is some good…in that falls can be prevented. Most falls tend to occur due to a combination ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, Work & Life
Tags: #extensionforall, Fall Prevention, Fall Safety, Family, Family And Consumer Sciences, Maintaining Balance, Ocextension, Older Adults, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Fall Is Here And Pumpkins Are Everywhere!

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October 10, 2023

Fall is here, which means cooler weather, fall fun, and pumpkins! If you’ve been to the store lately, you’ve probably seen pumpkin-flavored everything. Even I can admit, I am a huge fan of pumpkin-flavored things and when fall rolls around, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: #extensionforall, #ocextensionnews, Fall, Family And Consumer Sciences, Health And Wellness, Nutrition, Pumpkins, Recipes, Soup, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

If it’s Halloween, it’s time for a pumpkin: Tips on purchasing, carving or eating

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October 3, 2023

It’s almost Halloween, so you might be in the market for a pumpkin to greet your trick-or-treaters. But not just any pumpkin – a jack-o’-lantern. If you are, now is the time to buy one. “A lot of people want a jack-o’-lantern,” ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Andrea Nikolai, Bob Hochmuth, Carved Pumpkin, Danielle Treadwell, Family And Consumer Sciences, Halloween, Horticultural Sciences, North Florida Research And Education Center-Suwannee Valley, Pie Pumpkin, Pumpkins

Got 30?

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August 23, 2023

What can 30 minutes do for you? Join the Let’s Walk Florida! virtual education series and find out how just 30 minutes of physical activity a day can make a difference in your life. During this 6-week virtual education program, participants ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #extensionforall, Chronic Disease Prevention, Family And Consumer Sciences, Health And Wellness, Healthy Living, Ocextension, Physical Activity, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Summer Sun Safety

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June 13, 2023

The sun is shining and the heat is here...it's summertime in Florida! Whether you're a native Floridian or just visiting, it's always important to remember to practice sun safety here in the "Sunshine State." What are the best ways to protect ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, SPF, Summer, Summer Heat, Sun Protection, Sun Safety, Sunscreen, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Eat Foods with Healthier Fats

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June 6, 2023

Unsaturated Fats are one type of several different types of dietary fats and oils.  All these different kinds of fat can be confusing. Let’s look at unsaturated fat a little more closely. Have you ever heard of healthy fats? These ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Avacado, Beans, Broward County, Edamame Recipe, Family And Consumer Sciences, Flaxseed, How Do I Eat Foods With Healthy Fats?, How Do I Follow A Heart Healthy Diet?, How Do I Reduce My Risk For Heart Disease?, How To Control My Cholesterol?, Learn About Fats And Oils, Mediterranean Diet, Monounsaturated Fat, MyPlate, Nuts, Olive Oil, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Polyunsaturated Fat, Saturated Fat, Seeds, Unsaturated Fat, What Are The Different Kinds Of Dietary Fat?, What Is An Unsaturated Fat?
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Find Your Frugal: Five tips to help you save on hurricane preparedness expenses

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June 1, 2023

About this series Rising costs have brought on rising concerns. From grocery shelves to gas pumps, the ripple effects of the COVID pandemic continue to surface in economies worldwide. Adding the start of hurricane season to the mix makes ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Brenda Marty-Jimenez, Disaster Menu Plan, Emergency Food Supply, Family And Consumer Sciences, Featured Hot Topic, Find Your Frugal, Florida's Tax Holiday 2022, Food Safety, Hurricane, Hurricane Menu Planning, Hurricane Preparation, Inflation, News, UF IFAS Extension, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Solutions

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