Category: WORK & LIFE

Egg-cellent Celebrations: Safeguarding Springtime Traditions with Egg Safety Tips

by Melanie Thomas
March 28, 2024

Springtime brings warmer weather and festive occasions like Easter, Passover, and graduations. And what's a spring celebration without eggs? From cooking all the traditional recipes to preparing for the annual egg hunt, it's important to handle ... READ MORE

Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Easter Eggs, Egg Safety, Food Safety, Foodbourne Illness, Healthy Holiday, Salmonella

Preserving Strawberries: A Guide to Freezing

by Melanie Thomas
February 16, 2024

As we relish the flavors of locally grown strawberries, their sweet aroma and vibrant hues evoke the essence of sunshine captured in each bite. In the wake of Valentine's Day, where strawberries often take center stage, let's dive into the art ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Food Preservation, Food Safety, Freezing Fruit, Strawberries

Nurturing Emotional Wellness

by Melanie Thomas
December 21, 2023

Emotional wellness plays a crucial role in our overall health and quality of life. Understanding the determinants of health, especially those related to emotional well-being, is essential for leading a balanced and fulfilling life. What is ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Emotional Health, Healthy Lifestyles, Mindfulness, Stress, Well Being, Wellness

Embracing Fall: Sip Your Coffee and Enjoy the Crisp Weather

by Melanie Thomas
October 13, 2023

As the leaves change color and a gentle chill fills the air, coffee lovers have yet another reason to rejoice. Fall has arrived, bringing with it the perfect backdrop for enjoying your favorite brew. In this article, we'll explore the wonderful ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Coffee Benefits, Fall Flavors, Good Mornings, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Wellness

Healthy Meals at Home

by Wendy Wood
November 28, 2022

How do you approach meal planning? Maybe you plan your menus weeks at a time while others may go for the day-by-day or meal-by-meal approach. Meal planning is essential when it comes to making sure you and your family are getting the nutrients ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, , WORK & LIFE
Tags: Healthy Living, Healthymeal, Meal Plan, Meal Prep

Tips for Keeping the Holidays Healthy – Part 2

by Wendy Wood
November 21, 2022

Look around you. Wherever you are, your environment influences what you do, including what you eat or drink or how active you may be. All these things can impact your weight and your health. In a previous blog, Tips for Keeping the Holidays ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #healthandwellness, #healthyholiday, #holidays, #weightmaintenance, #wendywlynch

Arthritis Awareness

by Wendy Wood
October 12, 2022

October 12th is World Arthritis Day. Arthritis is the "nation's #1 cause of disability." It "affects nearly 60 million adults and 300,000 children." (Arthritis Foundation, 2022). The CDC reports that "more than half of US adults with arthritis ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: #arthritis, #healthylifestyle, #livingwitharthritis, #wendywlynch

Houseplants for Health and Wellbeing

by Terra Freeman
August 9, 2022

It is well known that plants and gardening can promote wellbeing. Most of you reading this are likely gardeners or plant enthusiasts who have first hand experience with the myriad benefits caring for our green friends can impart. Caring for ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Tags: Houseplants, Wellbeing

Knowing the Signs and Acting F.A.S.T.

by Wendy Wood
February 26, 2022

Have you ever experienced just feeling “off” or not quite right? Ever said, “I’m fine - really, I'll be okay”, "I don’t have time to feel bad” or “I just don't have time to go to the doctor." Sometimes we get so busy in life, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #heartattack, #hearthealth, #loveyourheart, #stroke, Wendylynch

Manners Do Matter

by Geralyn Sachs
December 7, 2021

When is it important to use proper table manners? Always! Proper table manners have a place at the table, no matter where you are, who you are, or who you are with. Manners help us make a good impression and give confidence in social settings. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Management, Relationships & Family
Tags: 4-H, Etiquette, Table Manners, Table Setting, Youth

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