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Enjoy the Water Safely This Summer

by Samantha Kennedy
June 15, 2018

During the hot summer months, many people flock to the water for a little fun in the sun. Fortunately for us, Wakulla County is blessed with an abundance of water bodies which are popular recreation sites. However, the water can be dangerous ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, FCS, Health And Wellness, Newsletter Highlight, Personal Safety, Samantha Kennedy, Skennedy, Summer, Swimming, Wakulla County, Wakulla Extension, Wakullaco, Water, Water Safety

Staying Safe Online

by Samantha Kennedy
June 6, 2018

Article and Audio Introduction by Samantha Kennedy So much of our lives these days takes place on the internet. From watching movies to buying groceries to chatting with friends and family, we are online a lot, which is why internet ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, FCS, Identity Theft, Internet, Internet Safety, Online, Online Safety, Personal Safety, Safety, Samantha Kennedy, Skennedy, Wakulla County, Wakulla Extension, Wakullaco
Preserve

Preserve Food And Increase Shelf Life

by Samantha Kennedy
May 2, 2018

Article and Audio Introduction by Samantha Kennedy https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/wakullaco/files/2018/04/Preserving%20the%20harvest.m4a Springtime in north Florida means sunshine, blooms, and an abundance of fruits and vegetables from the garden. ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Canning, Classes, Food Dehydrating, Food Preservation, Food Safety, Food Storage, Freezing, Fresh Fruits And Vegetables, Samantha Kennedy, UF/IFAS Wakulla, USDA, Wakulla Extension

Make Saving a Lifelong Habit

by Samantha Kennedy
April 14, 2018

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
Tags: FCS, Financial Education, Home Management, Money Management, Piggy Bank, Samantha Kennedy, Saving, Saving Money, Summer Camps, UF/IFAS, Wakulla County

Homemade Cleaners are Safe and Inexpensive

by Samantha Kennedy
April 11, 2018

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
Tags: Cleaning, Family And Consumer Sciences, FCS, Green Cleaners, Home, Homemade Household Cleaners, Samantha Kennedy, Skennedy, Wakulla Extension
healthy soup

UPCOMING CLASS: Slow & Easy – Secrets to Great Slow-Cooked Favorites

by Samantha Kennedy
March 28, 2018

Did you know you can make bread, cake, and even beverages is your slow cooker? It's for more than just pot roast and chili. Learn tips and tricks for making the most of your slow cooker. DATE: April 9, 2018 TIME: 6:00-8:00pm LOCATION: UF/IFAS ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Class, Cooking, Family And Consumer Sciences, FCS, Food Prep, Healthy Cooking, Samantha Kennedy, Skennedy, Slow Cooking, Wakullaco, Workshop
Farmers markets are a good way to shop local

Shop Local for a Healthier Environment

by Samantha Kennedy
March 19, 2018

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
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, FCS, Money, National Nutrition Month, Samantha Kennedy, Shopping, Skennedy, Smart Spending, Wakulla Extension, Wakullaco
wrapping food loosely in aluminum is not a proper food storage practice

Proper Food Storage is a Food Safety Must

by Samantha Kennedy
March 12, 2018

One of the key messages during this year's National Nutrition Month "Go Further with Food" theme involves proper food storage. So much food is wasted each year because it is not stored and handled properly, resulting in spoilage. You can make ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, FCS, Food Safety, Food Storage, Samantha Kennedy, Skennedy, Wakulla County, Wakulla Extension, Wakullaco
Leftovers

Show Those Leftovers Some Love

by Samantha Kennedy
March 8, 2018

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
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, Food Safety, Food Storage, Leftovers, Money Savers, Samantha Kennedy, UF/IFAS, Wakulla Extension

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