Cleaning Your Home After an Illness Like the Flu
Seasonal influenza (flu) viruses are most common during the fall and winter, with peak activity occurring between December and February. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza...
Sustainable Living
Sustainability! According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the term sustainability has emerged because of significant concerns about the unintended social, environmental, and economic consequences of our world’s rapid growth. Sustainability is...
Florida Saves Week: Build Your Savings a Little at a Time
It’s tax time, and many of us will be seeing refund checks soon—time to celebrate! Now, what are you going to do with all that extra cash? Maybe you have some bills to take care of, and it’s certainly a good idea to get those off your plate. But after that, let’s say...
Freezing: Nature’s Pause Button – March is National Frozen Food Month
Based on information provided by the American Frozen Food Institute, on average, 40% of all food in the United States goes uneaten and wasted, which is an annual loss of $165 million. Fresh fruit and vegetable waste makes up nearly one-third of this number. With these...
“The Scoop” for Coffee and Tea Lovers
When there’s a chill in the air, nothing sounds better than a hot cup of coffee or tea. But what are the health benefits and risks of these popular beverages? The answer may be much easier to swallow than you think. Coffee Americans consume over 400 billion cups of...
Cold, Allergy, or the Flu?
What Are the Differences of the Symptoms of a Cold, The Flu And Allergies? Laurie Osgood, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, UF/IFAS Extension, Gadsden County, FL You’re coming down with something…you have a stuffy nose, you’re coughing and you have a sore throat. Do...
Winterize Your Home and Electric Bill
We have recently gotten a taste of what our neighbors to the north typically experience this time of year - frigid temperatures! As the mercury plummets, utility bills move in the opposite direction. Winter is not over yet so follow these easy steps to save money on...
What Will Happen to the Family Farm?
The question of what happens to the family farm is often riddled with many emotional opinions. So much so that families may not communicate effectively about their wishes or plans. Many life events can change the dynamics of a family farm. Whether marriage,...
Get Your (Healthy) Snack On!
Snacks are an important part of a healthy, balanced diet. But not all snacks are created equal. All too often, we reach for the salty, sugary, prepackaged snacks like chips, cookies, and other sweets because they’re convenient and easy to grab and go. But be...
2018 Tax Filing Season Begins Jan. 29 -Tax Returns due April 17, 2018
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced recently the nation’s tax season begins Monday, January 29, 2018. The IRS also reminds taxpayers claiming certain tax credits to expect a longer wait for refunds. Nevertheless, many software companies and tax professionals...