Are you finding it harder to make ends meet? Many people are having to adjust their spending with rising prices on everything from groceries to gasoline. But even as prices rise, most families can find a little room in their budgets by taking a close look at where their money goes each month.
The Food Factor: Fruit Paradise
September 5, 2023
Fruit Paradise is a quick and easy dish with a delicious tropical sweetness.
Bird of the Month: American Robin
September 1, 2023
“Rockin’ robin, tweet-tweedle-lee-dee!” You sang that sentence as you read it, didn’t you?
September Landscape Checklist
August 29, 2023
September is one of my favorite months. The scorching hot temps will soon turn into nice cool weather, and the leaves will start to change colors.
Keep Your Vegetable Garden Growing This Fall
August 25, 2023
Fall is around the corner, but you don’t have to give up fresh produce from your garden.
How to Keep Food Safe If You Lose Power
August 23, 2023
Mississippians know how unpredictable the weather can be. One day it’s sunny, and the next there is severe weather in the forecast.
Companion Planting: Myth or Truth?
August 18, 2023
You’ve likely heard of companion planting, but do the principles work?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no; and other times maybe.
The Food Factor: Peanut Butter Muffins
August 15, 2023
These Peanut Butter Muffins are a great grab-and-go option to have on hand for busy mornings.
Tips for Back to School Success
August 14, 2023
Now that school is back in session for many of us, everyone is getting back into the swing of things.
Adolescents and Energy Drinks: Know the Dangers
August 8, 2023
Energy drinks are popular among many age groups, including adolescents. However, energy drinks can be especially unsafe for adolescents. Get the facts about energy drink consumption among adolescents.
Bird of the Month: Carolina Chickadee
August 4, 2023
If you hear a bird call that sounds like a fast, high pitched “chick-a-dee-dee-dee,” you can confidently say it’s coming from a Carolina chickadee– they get their name from this distinctive call.
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