Thursday, January 1, 2026

Home Economics

Walk Kansas Learn & Energize Sessions

By: Susan Jackson   Walk Kansas has started. Teams of 6 people are recording their miles. If each person on the team walks 2.5 miles 5...

D-Day with the Big Red One

ABILENE, Kan. -  The public is invited to a brown bag lunch presentation on March 25 at noon in the Visitors Center Auditorium of...

Tips To Help You Sell Your House

(NAPS)—If you’re considering putting your home on the market in the coming months, there are a few tips you should follow. House sales generally peak...

Towels Top Kitchen Contamination Hazards List

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Although only 9 percent of reported foodborne illness outbreaks occur in the home, scientists estimate the actual number of incidents is...

National Poison Prevention Week At Home Safety Checklist

(NAPS)—Children are naturally curious, move quickly and explore the world with their mouths. And we all know: they have a tendency of getting into...

Traveling with children

Angie Fletcher, Human Development Specialist, Southwest Region, University of Missouri Extension All of us have heard the familiar phrase “Are we there yet?” from children...

Trim fat and calories from St. Patrick’s Day feast

Tammy Roberts, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Bates County, University of Missouri Extension Corned beef and cabbage is a favorite meal on...

Swim For Your Life

(NAPS)—If you’ve never learned how to swim, you’re not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 37 percent of American adults...