Diabetes – are you at risk?
Recently, I attended a workshop on diabetes. One of the handouts they gave was a short risk assessment quiz. At 26, I didn’t think my risk would be very high. After taking the quiz, I… Read More
Category: Work & Life
How’s Your Credit?
Your credit score is used for more things than you might realize, and finding housing is one of them. Whether you are renting or buying, credit comes into play. Many people, such as landlords… Read More
Diabetes
Maybe you know someone in your family, a friend, or a co-worker that has diabetes. Diabetes affects not only the person but the entire family. This article will discuss the types of diabetes and symptoms…. Read More
September is Food Safety Month
September is National Food Safety Month. However, food safety should be practiced every day of the year and for every meal and/or snack. We live in a busy society. We are always in a rush… Read More
It’s Picnic Time
Picnics are a great opportunity for families to enjoy the great outdoors. It provides time to experience special bonding while enjoying the fresh air and delicious food. However, we should always be cautious of food… Read More
New Dietary Guidelines
New dietary guidelines has been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Health. The new guidelines recommend we eat less salt, added sugar, solid and trans fats, statured fats, fast foods and refined grains…. Read More
Home and Community Educators
The Jefferson County Home and Community Educators (HCE) had a busy and productive year. We started the year by planting seeds for the Jefferson County Elementary students’ rise-bed gardens. We attended the state Home and… Read More
Successful VITA Tax Preparation Season in Jefferson County
Tax season is a very difficult time of year for many people. It is a time when good record keeping is vital. The preparation fee is expensive for many families. Some use computer software to… Read More
Blueberry Jelly Class a Success
It was standing room only at the Blueberry Jelly Class. The class was taught how to use the hot water bath method in canning. Everyone received a tablet full of information on canning, food safety… Read More
Jefferson County Successful VITA Tax Preparation Season
Tax season can be a very difficult time of year for many people. It is a time when good record keeping is very vital. Also the high preparation fee to be too much for some… Read More