Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences Back in June, I wrote about a variety of tips that can help consumers stay safe online. This month, I want to revisit that topic again, with a closer look ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Article and Audio Introduction by Samantha Kennedy https://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. ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Residents can attend free classes at the Wakulla and Franklin County Libraries over the course of the spring and summer. Topics for these modules cover a variety of home management topics which include, emergency preparedness, self-protection ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, WORK & LIFE
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 ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Keeping Important Papers by Samantha Kennedy, UF/IFAS Extension Wakulla County In 2005, I applied for a United States passport. As part of the application process, I had to provide an original copy of my birth certificate. Luckily, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, WORK & LIFE
This year's National Nutrition Month theme is "Go Further with Food." One of the main components of this is "shop local." Why? Because by shopping and buying local, you are not only supporting small businesses and small farmers, but you are ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, WORK & LIFE
by Samantha Kennedy, UF/IFAS Extension Wakulla County March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Go Further with Food.” This has many meanings, but one of the most obvious is making food last longer. Last month I wrote ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
by Samantha Kennedy, UF/IFAS Extension Wakulla County As a single person, I often find it challenging to cook fresh and interesting meals for myself. Sometimes I work long days, and after my nearly hour-long commute home, the last thing I want ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tax season has officially begun, and the UF/IFAS Extension Service is offering free tax prep assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program beginning this month in Wakulla and Franklin Counties. There are five tax preparation ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Money Matters, WORK & LIFE
Each year in the United States, Americans lose billions of dollars to scams and fraud. Unfortunately, much of this total belongs to people over 60 years of age. Older Americans are the most targeted group for scammers. They are also the ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension