Category: Home Management

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Weekend Food Backpack Program Supports Taylor County Youth Through UF/IFAS Extension

by Lori Wiggins
January 22, 2026

Each week, children in Taylor County receive nutritious food to help sustain them during weekends, school breaks, and other out-of-school periods through the Weekend Food Backpack Program, operated through the UF/IFAS Extension Service and supported ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Children, Family, Food Insecurity, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension, Volunteer, Weekend Backpack Program
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Hands-On Homesteading Series a Success in Suwannee and Taylor Counties

by Lisa Strange
November 18, 2025

UF/IFAS Extension Agents in Suwannee and Taylor Counties recently teamed up to offer a creative new program series, Hands-On Homesteading. Held from August 22 through September 12, the four-week series focused on practical, “back-to-basics” ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: Cooking, Family, Florida, Health, Homesteading, Suwannee County, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension
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Fueling Young Minds: Back-to-School Nutrition Tips, Recipes, and Lunchbox Ideas

by Lori Wiggins
August 4, 2025

As students return to the classroom, good nutrition is one of the most important tools for setting them up for success. A well-balanced diet helps children stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Whether your child is starting kindergarten ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Back To School, Children, Cooking, Family, Health, Healthy, Lunch Box Ideas, Nutrition, Taylor County
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Back to School: Why Sleep Schedules Matter More Than You Think

by Lori Wiggins
August 1, 2025

As backpacks are packed, lunchboxes are labeled, and alarm clocks are set, one of the most critical, yet often overlooked parts, of back-to-school prep is getting children back on a consistent sleep schedule. While school supplies and homework ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Back To School, Family, Sleep Schedule, Taylor County

Parent Guided/Student Driven Plan for High Schoolers

by Abbey Tharpe
September 24, 2021

Now that kids are settling in to their school routines and the academics sessions are in full gear, it is a great time to begin the discussion and planning to ensure your child’s success well out of high school. Setting Goals Help your child ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Goals, High School, Life Skills Leadership, Parents, Students, Youth

Homeshooling: Survival Mode

by Abbey Tharpe
April 13, 2020

Have you ever heard the phrase, "momma needs a minute"? I am sure some of you are thinking momma needs more than a minute, as parents begin to juggle homeschool and work. Parents went from juggling homework, ball practices and family schedules, ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Change, Coping, Family, Homeschooling, Kids, Learning, New Skills, Social Distancing

How to Make Social Distancing More Fun for Kids at Home

by Lori Wiggins
March 30, 2020

While we are all learning a new norm of how-to social distance ourselves, let’s try to find ways to make the best of it. There are lots of activities we an still do with our family during this time. For many families this is the first time ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Activities, Children, Cooking, Coronavirus, Covid19, Family, Nutrition, Together, Youth

During This Unprecedented Time of Social Distancing, Try Cooking With Your Kids

by Lori Wiggins
March 26, 2020

Many people are staying at home right now without a clue of what to do while social distancing due to the coronavirus. Instead of looking at it as a disruption or inconvenience, let's look at it as a time to reconnect with our family. There ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Family, Kids, Nutrition, Recipes, Social Distancing, Tips, Youth

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