When preparing for a hurricane or other natural disaster, plan on being be self-reliant for at least seven days after the event has passed. You might be without important services, such as electricity, water, sewer, cell phone service, and ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life
Great news! As residents of Florida, we have another opportunity to purchase qualifying supplies related to disaster preparedness without sales tax. The tax-free savings begin on Saturday, August 26 and end on September 8. This is a good time ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, Work & Life
As summer heats up and children are out of school, you might be spending more time enjoying the outdoors which means more exposure to the sun’s harmful rays. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), skin cancer is the most common ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Now that school is out and we are spending more time with our family, inviting children into the kitchen can be a great way to create family memories and have some fun too. But it also brings the opportunity to teach children valuable ... READ MORE
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Nothing says summer like a backyard barbeque. But, before you fire up the grill, make sure you're taking the proper precautions to avoid foodborne illnesses. Always be careful to avoid cross-contamination. Keep meat and poultry separated ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life![a group of hikes, including many older adults, treks along a trail through a grassy area. [credit: pixabay.com, roy buri]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2023/03/2023_FCS_agefriendlyGroupHikeOnTrail_pixabayRoyBuri1338x357TINY.png)
We've covered a lot of ground in this "Age Friendly" blog series, from learning how to fill our plates the right way to checking whether we're getting enough water in our bodies. all to help stay healthy as we age. Let's wrap up with an ... READ MORE
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We talked about what's a healthy weight in our last "Age Friendly" series post. In this post, we'll discuss roadblocks or hurdles that might get in the way of eating healthy. Shifting behavior toward eating healthier is not always easy. Change ... READ MORE
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In our last post in this "Age Friendly" series, we talked about not feeling thirsty and yet needing to drink. We've also talked previously about the food groups, snacking, and even beverage choices. This post, we'll look at the importance ... READ MORE
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The days are counting down to Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. And parents might be wondering how to help young children create thoughtful gifts for Mother’s Day, or perhaps for that someone special in their lives. Sure, store-bought gifts ... READ MORE
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Our last "Age Friendly" series post looked at sodium and how much is too much in our daily lives. That also includes making sure you get enough water, which we'll talk about in this post. You probably know that if you don't drink enough fluid, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life