Are you having a hard time justifying in your budget the amount of money you spend to watch television? The cost of cable has been rising at an astonishing rate. Maybe you’ve been getting an “explanation letter” from the cable company the last few years stating that your bill is going to go up another $3-10 […]
Build a Better Breakfast for Your Family
The numerous health benefits of a well-balanced breakfast have been well documented for adolescents and adults alike. These benefits include: Energy. Consuming a well-balanced breakfast gives an energy boost in the morning. Eating first thing in the morning helps to jump-start the metabolism. Consuming complex carbohydrates (fruit, whole grains) along with a protein source (yogurt, […]
Make One Small Change for Your Health!
Most of us know that we need to move more and eat more vegetables and fruits. We know that our stress levels are too high and we need to find some balance in our lives. Take time this winter to reflect on the changes you can make right now. Consider these easy (or relatively easy) changes: […]
Let’s Celebrate!
The 100-year signing anniversary of the Smith-Lever Act which officially created the national Cooperative Extension System, will take place in 2014. Extension offices across country are planning celebrations this year to highlight our past and focus on the current application of Cooperative Extension’s mission and vision as we move into our next century. This has […]
Start the Year on Top of Your Finances
As we are just in the first week of the 2014, I want to share a resource that can help you keep financial information in one place and be on track to stay on top of your finances all year long. It is the attached Budget Worksheet. The Budget Worksheet is an Excel spreadsheet […]
Time to Reflect
As we enter a New Year it seems to be a good time to reflect on the past and look to the future. What were the good things that happened in 2013? What are your hopes for 2014? Are you one who sets goals? I am and I like to set goals in […]