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By Martha Yount CEA for Family & Consumer Sciences
Small Change, Big Opportunity
Source: Robert Flashman, extension specialist family resource management
Treasure can be found in the most unlikely places and, according to the U. S. Treasury, Americans have about $15 billion dollars worth currently hiding in sock drawers, piggybanks, on [...]
Small Change, Big Opportunity »
Around the House
By Martha Yount CEA for Family & Consumer Sciences
Small Change, Big Opportunity
Source: Robert Flashman, extension specialist family resource management
Treasure can be found in the most unlikely places and, according to the U. S. Treasury, Americans have about $15 billion dollars worth currently hiding in sock drawers, piggybanks, on automobile floorboards and under the [...]
Think green this holiday season »
Source: Ashley Osborne, extension associate for environmental and natural resource issues
During the five weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, Americans produce an extra one million tons of trash per week compared to any other time of the year. Thinking green this holiday season can include more than just boughs of holly. Whether it is shopping, [...]
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By Martha Yount, Breathitt County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Science
Protecting Yourself Against Consumer Fraud
Reports of consumer fraud have risen in these tough economic times. In 2008, more than 1.2 million cases of consumer fraud were reported to various government agencies across the United States. This figure is five times higher than the number [...]
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By: Martha Yount, CEA for Family & Consumer Sciences
Get 0ut, Get Moving on Second Sunday
Come join your neighbors in a day of fun, physical activity in the midst of your beautiful county during the Second Sunday event on October 11.
This is the second year for the statewide event that promotes physical activity for all ages [...]
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By – Martha Yount, CEA for Family & Consumer Sciences
Acidity of Food Determines Which Canning Method to Use
An upsurge of interest in locally-grown foods, food safety issues and tough economic times has led to resurgence in food preservation in the past few years. Canning is a great way to have fresh produce year round, but [...]
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By Martha Yount, CEA for Family & Consumer Sciences
When Prices Rise: Living on Your Income
Prices are noticeably higher. What do I do first? Jot down how you spend your income. If you do not already have a good idea of how you spend your money, track your spending for a month or two. This [...]
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by Martha Yount, CEA for Family & Consumer Sciences
Learning and fun during the summer for children and parents
Even though school is out for most of Kentucky’s young people, learning thrives through play during the summer. You can do many educational and fun activities with your children to keep their minds working and imaginations flowing during [...]
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By Martha Yount, Breathitt CEA for Family & Consumer Sciences
Raising an Active Family
Most parents know children are like sponges, constantly absorbing our words and actions. By practicing healthy habits with your children, you can set them on the right course for a healthy life. One way to do this is to encourage family physical activity.
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by Martha Yount, Breathitt County CES Agent for Family & Consumer Science
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Physical activity is safe – and essential – for people with diabetes. Talk to your health care team about ways to safely increase your daily physical activity. Being physically active can help people with diabetes improve their [...]
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