Extension for Real Life
Description
Extension for Real Life is a product of the MSU Extension Service’s Office of Agricultural Communications.
That’s a long way of saying we are professional communicators who get to talk about food, families, 4-H, flowers, and farming for a living.
Blog content is created by a core team of communicators, including Susan Collins-Smith, Ellen Graves, Natasha Haynes, Qula Madkin, Michaela Parker, and Jonathan Parrish. But we get by with a lot of help from our friends in Ag Comm and Extension!
You can reach us at 662-325-2262 or extreallife@msstate.edu
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Mulch: A How-To for the Landscape
Learn all about mulch: why to use it, how to choose it, and how to apply it.
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3 Kitchen Tools for a Healthy Lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle can start right in your own kitchen with simple tools and a positive mindset.
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How to Safely Use a Generator
You never know when a weather emergency will happen and cause you to lose power. Whether it be from ice, tornadoes, or hurricanes, you could potentially find yourself without power for days. When severe weather hits, a generator is very beneficial to have handy. When using gas-powered generators, here are a few things to keep in mind.
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How to Properly Drip a Water Faucet
Fortunately, we live in a state that doesn’t see a lot of bitterly cold winter weather. However, it can still get cold, even in the Deep South. When the weather forecast shows temperatures staying below freezing for several days, be prepared to drip your indoor faucets to keep your pipes from freezing and possibly breaking.
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How to Build an Emergency Kit
Disaster can strike at any moment, whether that be flood, hurricane, fire, winter storm, or tornado, and these disasters can strike with little to no warning. In the face of an emergency, stores may be closed, shelves may be empty, and time is not on your side.
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Tips for Decluttering Your Home
It’s time to get something off my chest. I have a hard time throwing things away. You may be like me as well. I’m a sentimental person and struggle with letting go of items I am attached to.
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How to Protect Plants During Winter
One sudden drop in the temperature can unfortunately damage many of your tender landscape plants. Make sure the freezing temperatures do not harm your plants by taking a few preventative measures.
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Volunteer with Extension!
As a new year begins, many people are looking for ways to make a positive difference in our communities. Did you know MSU Extension has a variety of volunteer opportunities?
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4 Tips to Reset for the New Year
Are you ready to hit the reset button for yourself and make healthy habits a priority?