I found a quote about ten years ago that I have since shared with family and friends when they were facing hard times; it goes like this: “sometimes good luck comes disguised as disaster.” Meaning that once you go through a difficult situation, whether it be financial, health-related, marital, or personal, with hindsight you […]
Got Zucchini?
Our local gardens are starting to burst with zucchini and you may be wondering what to do with all of it! Whether purchasing or picking zucchini — choose firm, slender zucchini with a bright green color and free of wrinkled skin and soft spots. For best quality, harvest zucchini when it is young and tender, […]
When News Frightens Children
Child development and parent educators say that news coverage of events like the mass shooting at a movie theatre in Colorado can frighten children and trigger fears about their own safety. CYFERnet Parent/Family Editorial Board offers suggestions on ways to support children dealing with their fears. The following link offers resources to help you and […]
Money for Food
Food is the third largest expense in a budget, after housing and transportation. It stands to reason that spending less on food every week would free up some extra money for you. Yet, there’s a nutrition-related concern as consumers seek to shrink their grocery bill, states Roberta Duyff of the Canned Food Alliance. Currently, 81% […]
Want to Save Money this Vacation?
Summertime…… vacation time……… expensive time? It doesn’t have to be cost you a small fortune to go on vacation. Here are a few tips that will help you save money this vacation season. Have a “staycation” and stay at home. Visit the local special spots that you always plan to visit but may normally not […]
Reducing Fat in the Diet
Fat-free does not mean calorie-free. And, it does not necessarily mean low calorie. Many fat-free cookies have almost the same calorie content as the original version. Fat is usually replaced with extra sugar and a variety of other ingredients ranging from dietary fiber to special starches to chemical emulsifiers that perform the same function as […]