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Tame the holiday spending monster with a plan!
Published on December 6, 2013
By planning ahead and being organized, families can avoid overspending their budget at the holiday season. -
Why should you have your home inspected?
Published on December 5, 2013
Inspection is a critical step before you finalize your home purchase agreement. -
Healthy holiday meal makeovers are now easier than ever
Published on December 5, 2013
A new blog and resource from USDA MyPlate offers healthy spins on traditional family holiday favorite recipes. -
Bed bugs in transitional housing and shelters
Published on December 5, 2013
Proper management will keep bed bugs out of shelters. No need to turn people away! -
Healthy holiday treat alternatives for kid’s
Published on December 5, 2013
Tips on healthy holiday strategies and alternative goodies for kids. -
“Let’s Move Salad Bars to Midwest Schools” campaign gets attention in Michigan
Published on December 4, 2013
The Michigan Department of Education encourages school food service directors to apply for donated salad bars for school meal programs. -
Chestnuts history and roasting tips
Published on December 4, 2013
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire bring us visions of simpler times when people had more time to sit with family and friends to enjoy a special treat, bring back those times this holiday season. -
Cyberbullying involves many kinds of hurtful tactics
Published on December 3, 2013
Adults have a responsibility to learn about harmful online behaviors affecting young people, MSU Extension offers workshops to help adults engage in this responsibility. -
Shipping homemade foods safely
Published on December 3, 2013
Shipping homemade foods should be done with care, ensuring the delicious favorites arrive safely. -
Parenting practices can prevent – or foster – bullying behaviors in kids
Published on December 3, 2013
Parents can help to create home environments that protect their children from being involved with bullying.