Water is one of the most abundant and essential substances on earth. All living organisms, whether humans, animals, or plants, must have water to live. Without water there would be no life on earth. Many people don’t even… Read More
Heart of Florida Clinic & UF/IFAS Marion County Extension present a free 10-session self-management education program for adults with type 2 diabetes. Location: Heart of Florida Clinic 4500 NW 152nd Lane Reddick, FL 32686 Tuesdays: April 9, 16,… Read More
If you are thinking of buying a dozen red roses for someone special this Valentine’s Day you are in good company. During a recent Valentine’s Day season, which runs January 1 – February 14, the plant inspection unit… Read More
Having lived with type 1 diabetes for 35 years, I am constantly reminded of how food and physical activity affect my blood glucose values and insulin dosages. Although I use an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor, the… Read More
One of the best ways to efficiently spend your food dollars is to meal plan. Some households do this one week at a time and others plan on a monthly basis. No matter the frequency, when you start… Read More
There are so many things we have no control over. Case in point: unpaid and furloughed federal workers are coming up on missing a second paycheck disbursement. For most, household bills come due monthly. When the monthly budget… Read More
It’s a Family Thing From as early of an age as four or five years old, children can be taught they are part of a team and the family team has to modify some behaviors to help conserve… Read More
Lean on those in our inner circle. When we experience periods in our lives when there seem to be more questions than answers, it’s extremely important to keep the lines of communication open. In stressful times we are… Read More
Sending Money Overseas A money transfer or sending money overseas is the same thing as wiring money; the terms are used interchangeably. These terms are most commonly used to refer to sending money to friends and relatives outside… Read More
These are trying times for those affected by the government shutdown. Many Americans live paycheck to paycheck and when that first paycheck fails to come through, the ripples negatively impact workers and their families. You Have Resources What… Read More
