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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The Food Factor: Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup
Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup is the perfect cozy soup thanks to the protein-rich beef and abundance of nutritious vegetables.
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Winter Lawn Guide
The new year is a great time to start learning about topics you don’t know much about.
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6 Holiday Recycling Tips
When you think about the holidays, all the food, gifts, holiday décor, and gatherings with friends and family likely come to mind. What you may not think about is how much garbage we create during this season. Check out these tips that can help you recycle this holiday season.
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7 Holiday Tips to Maintain Healthy Diet Habits
The holidays don't have to sabotage your healthy diet habits. Check out these tips that can help you stay focused during this festive season.
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How to Care for Holiday Cacti
Holiday cacti are popular this time of year. They are a great addition to holiday décor and are even a great gift! If you’re like me, I’m running out of gift ideas for my loved ones.
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The Food Factor: Sweet Potato Cheese Pie
Love cheesecake, but don’t want all the fat and calories that come with it? Sweet Potato Cheese Pie has all the flavor of cheesecake without all the guilt.
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Bird of the Month: Eurasian Collared Dove
We’ve reached the end of our yearlong series that introduced you to some of Mississippi’s birds! We hope these blog posts have helped you identify and learn more about our feathered friends.
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The Food Factor: Brown Rice Pilaf with Sage, Walnuts and Dried Fruit
Savor the flavors of fall in this rice pilaf dish, made with dried fruit and sage.
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Plants Perfect for the Holidays
If you’re like me, you’re starting to think about your holiday plans. How will I decorate for Thanksgiving and Christmas? What will I gift my friends and family during this festive season? Plants make perfect gifts and add a nice touch to your holiday decor.