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After the storms: UF/IFAS study seeks photos illustrating hurricane recovery

by Megan Winslow
May 15, 2026

UF/IFAS this week launched “Images of Recovery,” a photo-centric research study funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Floridians are asked to answer a survey and submit photos that illustrate how they have recovered ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Angela Lindsey, Community, Debby, Disaster, EDEN, Extension Disaster Education Network, Family, Financial Aid, FYCS, Helene, Hurricane, Ian, Idalia, IFAS, Image, Images Of Recovery, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Megan Winslow, Milton, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture, Nifa, Photo, Photography, Photovoice, PIE Center, Recovery, Research, Study, Survey, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, USDA, Youth And Community Sciences

$ave! Tips 1 & 2

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May 15, 2026

1. Track Your Spending, and Make a Budget Understanding where your money is going is the best way to start saving, which is why your first step is to make a budget. It might be that, once you make your budget and realize how much you’re spending ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: America Saves, America Saves Week, Budget, Community, Consumer Debt, Credit, Credit Management, Debt, Debt Management, Families & Consumers, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Financial, Financial Planning, Financial Tips, FYCS, Money, Money Management, Saving, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla, Wakulla County Extension

Enjoy The Sun Safely This Year

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 15, 2026

Samantha Kennedy UF/IFAS Extension Wakulla County An abundance of sunshine is one of the many reasons why so many people love Florida. In fact, it is why we are known as “The Sunshine State.” However, while the sunny ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Agriculture, Community, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Farming, FCS, Florida, FYCS, Garden, Gardening, General Information, Growing, Lawn & Garden, Les Harrison, Master Gardener, Natural Resources, Wakulla, Wakulla Extension

February Is All About Acts Of Loving Kindness

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May 15, 2026

February is all about acts of loving kindness. What is your language of love? Read on to learn how you can better offer loving acts when you understand how your recipients best receive your messages. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Families & Consumers, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, FYCS, Happy Valentine's Day, Love, Relationships, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla, Wakulla County Extension

100 Ways To Conserve: Tip 15

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May 15, 2026

Provided through Shelley Swenson Wakulla County Extension FCS/EFNEP Agent Tip # 15 Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway and sidewalk and save water every time. Source — http://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Community, Conservation, Educational, Environment, Families & Consumers, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, FYCS, Shelley Swenson, Sustainable Living, Wakulla, Wakulla County Extension, Water, Water Conservation

10 Ways to $ave

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May 15, 2026

10 Ways to Save $100 During America Saves Week By Meg Favreau, Senior Editor of personal finance blog Wise Bread. Money is like a cake. When you get that delicious dessert, it can be tempting to eat it all at once. But if you do, you’ll ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: America Saves, America Saves Week, Budget, Community, Consumer Debt, Credit, Credit Management, Debt, Debt Management, Families & Consumers, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Financial, Financial Planning, Financial Tips, FYCS, Money, Money Management, Saving, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla, Wakulla County Extension

$ave! Tips 3 & 4

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May 15, 2026

3. Check If You’re Being Over-Serviced It’s easy to “set it and forget it,” paying the same bills every month. This week, take a look at your regular services – are you using all of your cell phone minutes? Do you have more coverage ... READ MORE

America Saves Week: from the Vault…

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 15, 2026

You and your family need to set goals and establish a plan for earning, saving, and spending money. Lack of planning may lead to serious difficulties. Planned spending is the first step for solving family money problems. Design your spending ... READ MORE

$ave! Tips 7 & 8

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 15, 2026

7. Change Your Living Situation Yes, this is a big change – but it also has big financial rewards. If you have extra space in your house, try renting out a room, either permanently or to travelers using a service like Airbnb. Or, if you live ... READ MORE

America Saves Week: from the Vault…

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 15, 2026

Retirement Planning (more…) READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: America Saves, America Saves Week, Budget, Community, Consumer Debt, Credit, Credit Management, Debt, Debt Management, Families & Consumers, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Financial, Financial Planning, Financial Tips, FYCS, Money, Money Management, Retirement Planning, Saving, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla, Wakulla County Extension

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