Tips for National Family Meals Month
Are you among the minority of American families who eat at least one meal together every day? In today’s fast-paced world, eating Sunday dinner as a family is a great […]
Prepare to Protect: September is National Preparedness Month
National Preparedness Month is held each September to raise awareness about preparing for disasters and emergencies. The 2021 theme is “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.” […]
Back to School Tips for Parents
The first few weeks of school set the tone for the rest of the year, and there are things parents can do, starting from day one, to help their kids […]
Checklist for September Yard and Garden Tasks
Fall is in the air, which may make you want to hang up the rake. Don’t give up just yet, though – we’re coming in the home stretch! Consider these fall […]
Do Wasps Get a Bad Rap?
All wasps can sting, right? Well, not exactly. While we tend to group them all into the stinging insect category, paper wasps, yellowjackets and aerial yellowjackets (hornets) do most of […]
A Connection to Our Food – From Seeds to Canning
What gives people a feeling of power? An anonymous author wrote, from least to most important: money, status and growing a tomato. For those who grow their own produce, there […]
Bats Making Recent Appearances
If you have spotted bats near your home or nearby structures, you are not alone. Bats are migratory and may take up residence in chimneys, structures and homes when they can […]
Safely Cleaning Your Home After a Flood
Many parts of the state have recently experienced flooding. It is important to properly clean and sanitize wet and muddy household furnishings, carpets, clothing and surfaces as quickly as possible […]
Twelve Tips to Help Make Sense of Home Canning
While many people know and understand basic freezing and dehydrating methods for preserving foods, it becomes a different story when they contemplate bottling. Food preservation is a science- and research-based […]
August Yard and Garden Checklist
The heat is on, and yards and gardens are trying to keep up with high temperatures and drought conditions. Consider these tips from the USU Extension Gardeners Almanac to help your garden succeed this month. Also included are links […]