Thursday, December 11, 2025

Home Economics

Winter car care can keep your vehicle running through the cold

University of Missouri Extension Cold weather is hard on cars and trucks, but a little preparation will keep vehicles running well throughout winter’s coldest days. A...

Safe travels for holiday food gifts

  Curt Wohleber, Writer, University of Missouri Extension; Story source: Londa Nwadike, Food Safety Specialist, Kansas State University and University of Missouri Extension Many people want...

Be a thoughtful giver with food items

  Gifts from the kitchen provide a way to give from the heart. Being fancy or elaborate isn’t important — being thoughtful is.   “Just as in...

Inexpensive gifts can create cherished memories

  Simple Christmases that are low on cost but high on meaning are possible according to Janet family financial education specialist with University of Missouri...

Seven Tips for the Perfect Letter to Santa

(NAPSI)—Many families have found that letting little ones write letters to Santa can end up as a big gift to their parents. That’s because it...

Err on the safe side of food gifts with helpful tips

What fun to be the lucky recipient of a food gift during the holidays: a ham on the front porch or nuts in the...

Turkey tips: Buying and thawing

Tammy Roberts - Nutrition and Health Education Specialist University of Missouri Extension Don’t get stuck with a turkey that’s too small for the feast or...

Oklahoma State University offers food safety tips for your Thanksgiving menu

Oklahoma State University Thanksgiving day is quickly approaching, and many Oklahomans will be preparing holiday meals for their families and friends. But don’t let food...