Article and Audio Introduction by Samantha Kennedy So much of our lives these days takes place on the internet. From watching movies to buying groceries to chatting with friends and family, we are online a lot, which is… Read More
Article and Audio Introduction by Samantha Kennedy There are no bones about it: osteoporosis is no joke. Over time, this condition can lead to brittle bones that break easily and cause debilitating pain. Taking steps early to support… Read More
Article and Audio Introduction by Samantha Kennedy http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/wakullaco/files/2018/04/Make%20saving%20a%20habit.m4a According to the Federal Reserve, most Americans do not have enough money saved to even cover a $400 emergency. Many factors contribute to this lack of savings, such as low… Read More
Ever thought about making your own homemade cleaners? You should! Many of today’s commercial cleaners are petroleum-based, which may have harmful effects on human and environmental health. But have no fear! On the market today are many wonderful… Read More
Jefferson County 4-H Teens participated in their annual 4-H Adopt-A-Road Project. The teens picked up over 100 pounds of trash on the two-mile strength of Lake Road. Teens completed this service project on March 24. Jefferson County 4-H… Read More
The holidays are a wonderful time and for some families, it may be the only time everyone is together. Having multiple generations together can make the holidays an ideal time to have some estate planning discussions. Too often,… Read More
Have you heard of the DASH diet and ever wondered what it stood for? DASH stands for dietary approaches to stop hypertension (high blood pressure). In our Keeping the Pressure Down classes, we talk about the DASH eating… Read More
Recently, I participated in a parenting webinar on research that was done at the University of Minnesota by Dr. Connie Dawson and Dr. David Bredehoft on overindulgence. What is overindulgence? Overindulgence is different than spoiling, although it may… Read More
Recently I had the pleasure of presenting to the Getting Ahead, Staying Ahead mentoring group. In the Getting Ahead, Staying Ahead program the participants have already created a budget and I was asked to present on tips for… Read More
FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION PROGRAM Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) The 2018 tax filing season is beginning soon and this year the UF IFAS Jefferson County Extension Office is offering free tax preparation at the Jefferson County Library. … Read More
