How Loud is Too Loud?
Most of us have heard that loud noises can damage our hearing, but do you know what is considered loud?
Thanksgiving Savings Tips
It has often felt like time has dragged on in 2020, but despite all the challenges, time has continued to march on, and that means the holiday season is right around the corner. Thanksgiving is fast approaching; November 26th will be here before we know it. And while...
Produce Pointers – Okra
Although not well-known outside of the South, okra is a staple in Louisiana's famed Creole cooking. The green pods have a rigid skin and a tapered, oblong shape. When cooked, okra gives off a sticky juice that will thicken any liquid to which it is added. Use &...
8 Fall Home Maintenance Tips
Ahhh...Fall! I love this time of year – changing leaves, cooler temperatures, and lower humidity make it a joy to be outside. It’s also the perfect time to give your house some TLC after the summer heat and before the cold winter winds blow. Regular maintenance keeps...
2020 Peanut Butter Challenge
The year 2020 has certainly been one filled with challenges. But unlike the challenges of sickness, social distancing, economic hardships, and hurricanes, the 2020 Peanut Butter Challenge offers helpful, feel-good relief. Throughout Florida, the 2020 Peanut Butter...
Be Aware of Spending Temptations and Triggers
Fall is in the air! In addition to the crisp, cool weather comes the season of two of the top consumer spending events: Halloween and the winter holidays. In 2019, according to the National Retail Federation's annual survey, U.S. consumers spent $2.6 billion on...
Falling: Not a Normal Part of Aging
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls by older adults aged 65 and up can often result in serious injuries, decreased mobility and a loss of independence. They are common and can happen at a high cost, both financially and in terms of...
Septic System Do’s and Don’ts after Flooding
During and after floods or heavy rains, the soil in your septic system drainfield can become waterlogged. For your septic system to treat wastewater, water needs to drain freely in the drainfield. Special care needs to be taken with your septic system under flood...
Produce Pointers – Pumpkins
Pumpkins are not vegetables they are fruits! Pumpkins, gourds, and other varieties of squash are all members of the Cucurbitaceae family. Pumpkins have been grown in the Americas for thousands of years. There was probably some kind of pumpkin served at the first...
Vitamin D and Your Health
By Matthew Poland and Amy Mullins, MS, RDN For Floridians, getting enough sunlight during the winter may not be an issue that frequently crosses our sun-kissed minds. However, by spending winter vacation up north or by simply not spending the recommended 10-30...