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UF/IFAS experts on bed bugs and how to keep them from hitchhiking to your homes from your travels

by Lourdes Mederos
December 13, 2023

With recent media exposure of bed bug activity impacting travelers worldwide, the public perception of this species tends to draw some concerns over its potential for harming humans and pets. University of Florida experts at the Institute ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Tags: Bed Bugs, Faith Oi, Fort Lauderdale Structural Fumigation School, Holiday Travel, Holidays, News, Pests, Roberto Pereira, SFYL Hot Topic, Travel, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Entomology And Nematology Department, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS Pest Management University, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Urban Entomology

Celebrating Moments: Thoughtful and Heartfelt Gift Ideas for the Holidays

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December 13, 2023

With the holiday season upon us, I wanted to share a little something about choosing heartfelt gifts for friends and loved ones. For some of us, shopping for others can be a stressful and unpleasant task. You may worry about budget constraints, ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Christmas, Gift, Giving, Hanukkah, Holiday, Kwanzaa, Pgm_FCS

20 Tips to Avoid Needing Your “Stretchy Pants” Through the Holidays

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December 13, 2023

The holiday season is here and brings with it office parties, family functions, open houses and more. But, is it possible to enjoy ourselves at social functions while still following a healthy routine? And how do you enjoy the season ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Christmas, Diet, Hanukkah, Health, Holiday, Kwanzaa, Nutrition, Pgm_FCS

For the Holiday Season, UF/IFAS Extension Offers a Bounty of Lifelong Learning

by Andra Johnson
December 8, 2023

The holidays are a very busy season for many of us. There are so many things to do together with family and friends, traditions to return to, new things to learn and alternatives to try. Here at UF/IFAS Extension, we’re devoted to the prospect ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Bark Beetles, Bee College, Beekeeping, Demonstration Gardens, Featured, Florida Foods, Healthy Eating, Holiday Travel, Holidays, Mosquitoes, Poinsettias, Purple Sweet Potatoes, UF IFAS Bookstore

Want to enjoy some outdoor fun this holiday season? Visit a UF/IFAS demonstration garden

by Brad Buck
December 6, 2023

Looking to do something inexpensive and outdoorsy this holiday season? Why not take a turn through a demonstration garden, courtesy of the University of Florida. UF/IFAS Extension offers demonstration gardens throughout the state, and most ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Activity, Demonstration Gardens, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Holidays, Landscapes, Outdoors, Plants, Statewide Master Gardener Coordinator, Trees, UF IFAS Extension, Wendy Wilber

Staying Well through the Holidays: Stay Active

by Halie Corbitt
December 4, 2023

During the holidays most people feel like they are constantly on the run, but are you staying active enough to Stay Well? It is recommended that adults engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Celebration, Christmas, Hanukkah, Holiday, Kwanzaa, Physical Activity, Stay Well, Thanksgiving, Wellness

Serving Healthy Holiday Options

by Shari Bresin
December 4, 2023

The holiday season is a popular time for celebrations, which are traditionally centered around food. Holiday menus usually contain indulgent foods that, when eaten in excess, can add inches to your waistline. You may be planning a holiday gathering ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Calories, Eating, Holidays

Staying Well Through the Holidays: Enjoy the People

by Halie Corbitt
November 27, 2023

Stay Well while enjoying all the Holiday Celebrations! You made it through Thanksgiving, hopefully following the tips from "Plan Your Holiday Eating!" However, the holidays celebrations are just beginning. Most holiday functions are usually ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, , Work & Life
Tags: Celebration, Christmas, Food, Hanukkah, Health, Holiday, Kwanzaa, People, Well, Wellness

There’s a Party Going On in That Soil!

by Donna Corbelli Castro
November 22, 2023

Soil is not dirt. There's a lot of talk these days about the microbiome, beneficial bacteria, soil food web and other names for the often invisible life in the soil. Many people don't realize that the soil beneath them is not some inert substance. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, , Work & Life
Tags: Agroecology, Climate Change, Food, Germ Theory, Microbiome, Newsletter, Newsletter2, Regenerative Farming, Soil, Soil Food Web, Terrain Theory, Thanksgiving

Staying Well through the Holidays: Plan Your Holiday Eating

by Halie Corbitt
November 20, 2023

Thanksgiving week as arrived and you are working hard to Stay Well this holiday season!! But now the panic is setting in because either you are going to someone else's house or you aren't preparing all the dishes. You will be surrounded by ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, , Work & Life
Tags: Christmas, Cooking, Drinks, Food, Gathering, Hanukkah, Health, Healthy Eating, Holiday, Kwanzaa, New Year, Thanksgiving

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