The Value of a Decision
A recent article about ambivalence caught my attention and I wanted to share some tips with my readers. My writings usually focus on financial topics but today, let’s look at the value of making a… Read More
Category: Work & Life
Consumer Smarts – Know How to Maximize Your Buying Power
All of us, we Consumers, are usually looking for ways to maximize our buying power. We want to get the best bang for our buck, right? Happily, this is highly likely if you are a… Read More
Proper Storage of Beach Furniture Protects Sea Turtles
In St. Lucie County, sea turtle nesting season is March 1 – November 15th. It is a perilous time for nesting sea turtles and hatchlings on Florida’s coast. Artificial lighting, improperly stowed beach furniture and… Read More
2021 Updated UF/IFAS Hurricane and Disaster Information
The UF/IFAS Disaster Preparation & Recovery website offers resources to help Floridians prepare for and deal with natural disasters. From hurricanes to floods, tornados to thunderstorms, natural disasters can impact our lives with little notice…. Read More
Spending on Maintenance to Save in the Long Run
Spending money to maintain things used to be something I thought was optional. It took me a while to learn that spending for maintenance was a great way to make sure I could save money… Read More
Growing Mangosteen in Florida
Introduction Due to increased pest and disease pressure and production costs, citrus growers are beginning to look into alternative crops to diversify and find new markets. Some of these alternative crops might work, while others… Read More
Peters’s Rock Agama on the Treasure Coast
The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County is producing educational information about nonnative Peters’s rock agama that are becoming increasingly visible on the Treasure Coast. You can view the TV show that was produced on the… Read More
Tax Season is Coming – Prepare for Preparation
It is almost that time again – tax season! Unlike deer season or snook season, we don’t have a tasty reward to look forward to after meeting all the requirements, but we may have a… Read More
Water Harvesting with a Rain Barrel
Learn about uses and assembly of rain barrels by watching the video below. Be sure to follow all landscaping ordinances in your community. This is brought to you by the UF/IFAS Extension offices in St…. Read More
Love and Money: How to Lose Your Heart without Giving Away Your Wallet
Relationships are wonderful and difficult at the same time. When it comes to love and money, sometimes our judgement can become clouded. Our emotions can override our rationality or our trust becomes misplaced. While we… Read More