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Families Together Series
(Posted on 1/26/2012)
Healthy finances and families are the focus of the Families Together Workshop Series offered in February, March and April by Guthrie County and surrounding Extension and Outreach Offices.
2012 GARDEN CALENDARS ARE AVAILABLE
(Posted on 12/29/2011)
Once again, the Guthrie County Extension Office will be offering the 2012 Garden Calendar. This full-color 12-month calendar features ...
Get Answers to Holiday Food, Stain Removal Questions
(Posted on 11/22/2011)
What’s the best way to thaw a frozen turkey? Is it safe to make pies and vegetable dishes a couple days before the big family gathering? And what’s the best way to deal with the leftovers? To get answers to these and other holiday food questions, call Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Answer Line, 800-262-3804.
Keeping Track of Grocery Costs
(Posted on 11/18/2011)
Comparing the price of a grocery list created in 2004 to the cost of purchasing the same items in 2011 results in the obvious higher cost, but what else does the shopping list tell us about our food costs?
Save Money with a Healthy Credit Score
(Posted on 9/13/2011)
Lending money isn’t easy, but the risk of not receiving payments is decreased if lenders find you have a good credit score. Consumers can follow several steps to ensure their score is high enough to reduce the cost of borrowing.
Put Some “Fun” in Your Relationship
(Posted on 4/7/2011)
When was the last time you did something together with your spouse or partner that was fun? With a little effort and planning, couples can put some fun into their relationship, says Donna Donald, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension.
Reading Readiness Starts Early
(Posted on 7/27/2007)
Three simple strategies can help children prepare for reading when they start school. “Using these strategies daily along with reading books and other printed materials with children will put them on the road to success in school,” according to Donna Donald, Iowa State University (ISU) Extension family life specialist.
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Staff
Joyce Lash - Family Finance Specialist
Phone: (641) 464-3333
Fax: (641) 464-3333
Email: lash@iastate.edu
Sandra McKinnon - Family Life Program Specialist
Phone: 712-366-7070
Fax: 712) 366-7024
Email: sandram@iastate.edu
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