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Eliminating Odors from Your Refrigerator

by John Wells
August 24, 2012

Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent After your power has been restored, you will need to clean and deodorize your refrigerator. Here are some helpful tips on how to do this. Remove all drawers, racks and ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Community, Disaster Recovery, Disasters, Families & Consumers, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family And Consumer Sciences, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla County Extension

How Families and Neighbors Can Help One Another Cope

by John Wells
August 18, 2012

Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Disasters bring with them an incredible range of emotions, from disbelief and anger to a euphoric spirit of teamwork. Temporary homelessness, damaged personal items, ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Community, Disaster Recovery, Disasters, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla County Extension

Women’s Financial Management Series

by John Wells
August 16, 2012

Shelley Swenson Family and Consumer Sciences/ Expanded Food and Nutrition Program UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Women’s Financial Management Series Consider hosting this event at your church, social group, or let me know if you would ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Consumer Debt, Credit, Credit Management, Debt, Debt Management, Diet, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Finances, Financial, Financial Planning, Financial Security, Financial Tips, Money, Wakulla County Extension

Cross-Contamination of Food

by John Wells
August 2, 2012

Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/IFAS Wakulla Extension FYCS/EFNEP Agent   I taught a program on dehydrating meat into beef jerky one morning this week at a summer day camp. I was surprised how many youth did not know the hazards of cross-contamination ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Cross-contamination, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Food, Food Safety, FYCS, Health, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla County Extension

Family Nutrition In Action

by John Wells
July 27, 2012

Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/IFAS Wakulla Extension FYCS/EFNEP Agent II Quench Your Thirst This Summer Is it hot outside? The heat may cause you to dehydrate before you even think to get a drink. You might feel tired, dizzy, or have dry mouth. ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Calories, Drinks, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family Nutrition In Action, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Fat Free, FYCS, Health, Healthy, Juices, Low-fat, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla County Extension, Water

Green Tomatoes: Nutrition, Selection, Storage

by John Wells
July 26, 2012

Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Did you know... Green tomatoes have most of the same health benefits as red tomatoes, with almost the same of beta-carotene. Fried green tomatoes are a Southern Standard, ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Cooking, Diet, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family And Consumer Sciences, My Plate, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla County Extension

Improving Savings and Health through Minor Conservation Measures in the Home

by John Wells
July 24, 2012

Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Mere minor conservation measures in the home will not necessarily result in instant improvements in overall savings and health. However, when combined with home-performance ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Families & Consumers, Family & Consumer Sciences, Finances, Financial, Financial Tips, Money, Saving, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla County Extension

Compact Fluorescent Lighting

by John Wells
July 20, 2012

Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/IFAS Wakulla Extension FYCS/EFNEP Agent II According to the EPA, in 2007, Americans saved $1.5 billion by switching to ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs. The energy saved could light all the households in a city ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, WORK & LIFE
Tags: CFLs, Energy Star, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Fixtures, FYCS, Green Living, Light Bulbs, Lighting, Saving, Saving Energy, Shelley Swenson, Sustainable Living, Wakulla County Extension

Fairy Shrimp Make Rare Appearance in Wakulla County

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 20, 2012

By: Les Harrison, UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Tropical Storm Debby brought much needed rain to Wakulla County and the Big Bend region. Many, but not all, pastures, paddocks and hayfields have absorbed the moisture. Scattered ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Debby, Fairy Shrimp, Fresh Water, Invertebrates, Natural Resources, Rain, Soil, Tropical Storm, Wakulla, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension

Series of Saving: Day 6 Tip

by John Wells
July 4, 2012

Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent By By Lori Johnson, V.P. Marketing & Business Development, Whatever your motivation may be – a newer vehicle, a home purchase, or a washer and dryer so you don’t ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, WORK & LIFE
Tags: America Saves, Budget, Community, Debt Management, Families & Consumers, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Finances, Financial, Financial Planning, Financial Tips, Saving, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla County Extension