Saturday, January 3, 2026

Home Economics

Make quick, tasty meals with a slow cooker

Susan Mills-Gray, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Cass County, University of Missouri Extension Something about cold weather makes us long for a warm meal waiting...

Reducing holiday financial stress

Suzi McGarvey, former Extension Associate; Reviewed by Brenda Procter, M.S., State Specialist & Instructor, Personal Financial Planning, University of Missouri Extension With the holidays approaching,...

Online shopping safety tips

Adapted from MU Office for Financial Success Finance Tip of the Week blog post by Ryan H. Law, M.S., CFP®, AFC, Personal Financial Planning...

The Covered Dish: Second time turkey

I had the most glorious week!  Our table was a bit tight this year with 11 family members gathered for our day of giving thanks. ...

Thankful Thanksgiving Day — a bit of history

Throughout history, American Presidents have issued Thanksgiving Proclamations thanking Almighty God for His blessings.  Here is the first one, given by President George Washington. ...

Have a healthy Thanksgiving

Melissa Bess, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Camden County; Edited by Jessica Kovarik, RD, LD, former Extension Associate, University of Missouri Extension Thanksgiving is usually...

Try something new with your turkey leftovers

Adapted by Jessica Kovarik, RD, LD, former Extension Associate; Based on material by Susan Mills-Gray and Tammy Roberts, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition and Health...

KFB Safety Stop

Use space heaters cautiously Information courtesy of Kansas Farm Bureau's Safety and Ag Ed Division A space heater may cozy up the corner of a room,...