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Gifts From The Heart and Straight From Your Kitchen...or From ISU Extension!
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
As the holiday season approaches, unleash your creativity and consider giving some gifts from your kitchen.

Healthy Holiday Recipe Hints
(Posted on 10/28/2009)
This year when you serve pumpkin pie, make it a "lighter version".

Fall Has Arivied! Use Your Crockpot or Slow Cooker Safely
(Posted on 9/30/2009)
Delightful smells coming from your slow cooker, more commonly known as a crock pot.

Strawberries-A Tasty Spring Time Treat!
(Posted on 4/27/2009)
The strawberry is the most popular berry in the United States. And strawberries offer great nutrition while being low in calories.

Extension to Families At Work...At Home
(Posted on 4/17/2009)
Families Newsletter.....Click below to view newsletter.

Spend Smart. Eat Smart.
(Posted on 2/23/2009)
Are you spending more and more on food and ending up with less and less?

Food Savings Website
(Posted on 1/15/2009)
Spend Smart. Eat Smart.

ISU Extension to Families Website
(Posted on 9/6/2007)
Need answers, check out the ISU Extension to Families Website

ISU Answer Line
(Posted on 8/23/2006)
The answer line provides information and resources for Iowa consumers with home and family questions.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Healthy Holiday Meal To Please the Family and the Budget
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
It is possible to serve a Thanksgiving dinner for eight that tastes great and costs just under $30.

Implementation of Food & Fitness Community Action Plan Awarded Grant
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Northeast Iowa group receives funding to continue promoting healthy, locally grown food and abundant opportunities for physical activity and play.

Healthy Homemade Calendar Puts Nutrition and Fitness on Same Page
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
A 2010 calendar now available from ISU Extension promotes healthy homemade meals and physical activity. Low cost, easy recipes and activities fill the pages.