Reducing Food Costs at the Grocery Store
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Food costs are rising; consider these tips to reduce the cost at the cash register.

Turn Off the TV and Tune Into Your Family
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Are you ready to change your TV viewing habits? Here are a number of helpful suggestions for breaking the TV addiction and tuning into your family.

Some Alternative Activities For Children And Families
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Try one some of these “Family Fun Ideas” when the TV is OFF!

Put Some ‘Fun’ in Your Relationship
(Posted on 3/28/2008)
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.

eXtension Has the Answers For You
(Posted on 2/12/2008)
Have you searched the Internet looking for reliable, research based information that is also credible? Look no further.

Skies Still Can be ‘Friendly’ If Plan Ahead for Air Travel
(Posted on 1/9/2008)
Airline travel is more complicated than it used to be,” says Donna Donald, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension. But traveling by air can be a good experience if you take time to plan ahead and prepare for those little unexpected delays.

Television Signals Changing
(Posted on 12/20/2007)
Users of old indoor antennas and rooftop antennas will need converter boxes when TV signals change to digital signals in 2009.

‘Time Out’ Isn’t Just for Football Teams — It Works for Kids, Too
(Posted on 12/5/2007)
Football teams aren’t the only ones who can benefit from a “time out,” says Donna Donald, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension. Many parents use time outs to discipline their children. Time out can be a good way for both parents and children to cool off and prevent further misbehavior. Used properly, time out can be a learning opportunity, and that’s the true meaning of discipline.

Do Not Call List Registry
(Posted on 1/12/2007)
Are you getting marketing calls at home that you don't want?Cell phone numbers have been added to the telemarketers list. There are a number of options that you can try to help curb those unwanted calls.Check out information on how to get off of both lists!!!

Useful Web Sites
(Posted on 8/4/2004)
Useful websites for you and your family, covering issues of health, finances, crop management.