Friday, January 2, 2026

Home Economics

Time-saving holiday entertaining tips

(Family Features) When entertaining guests this holiday season, the last thing you want to do is run around last-minute, prepping your table and cleaning....

Care of gift fruit baskets

A holiday tradition is to give gifts of fruits and nuts (along with other products). Usually these are placed in an attractive basket, wrapped with cellophane...

Master Food Volunteer Program

By: Susan Jackson, County Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Science Start 2015 right by sharing your talents and register for the Master Food Volunteer Program....

YP Cooking Class at Apron Strings (Super Bowl Snacks)

The Young Professionals of  Reno County are hosting a cooking class on 1/29 at Apron Strings in Hutchinson. The event will run from  6:30pm to 8:30pm.  Participants...

Minimize stress and maximize the gifts of the season

Julie Gardner, former ParentLink Associate, University of Missouri Extension Parents, be warned that a RED and GREEN alert has been declared by family support professionals...

Make 2015 your year to improve financial fitness

(Family Features) Lose weight, quit smoking, find a new job and get out of debt…does this sound familiar? Millions of Americans will resolve to change their lives...

Classics reinvented

(Family Features) When you are looking for a taste of yesteryear this holiday season, look no further than your pantry for a staple you...

Save time on holiday meal prep

(Family Features) With so many holiday dishes requiring time-consuming special preparation, you may find yourself looking for ways to shave a little time. The...