FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

Power-start the day with a balanced breakfast

A balanced breakfast that includes protein, fiber and healthy fats can improve energy, mood and focus while helping prevent fatigue and blood sugar crashes throughout the day.

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Power-start the day with a balanced breakfast

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Choosing the right insurance plan for your family

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – With insurance enrollment deadlines for Medicare and the Health Insurance Marketplace quickly approaching, many consumers across Oklahoma and the nation are faced with important decisions that could have lasting consequences. So

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Age, skills, interests key in picking gifts for children

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – As the holidays shift into warp speed, store aisles and Internet websites will be jammed with shoppers hunting for the perfect gift for the youngest members on their gift lists. Keeping a few toy safety guidelines in mind can

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Fresher, tastier choices coming to school cafeterias this fall

Wed, Aug 5, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Students can look forward to experiencing newer, fresher tastes in school cafeterias beginning this fall thanks to an innovative skills development program targeting school nutrition professionals in Oklahoma.

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For parents, empty nest can be full of promise

Tue, Aug 4, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many Oklahoma families ushering the last kid out of the house this fall and officially emptying the nest, it is a moment brimming with hand-wringing fear, giddy excitement and one looming question: What is next?

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Extracurricular activities help kids make the grade, learn life lessons

Tue, Aug 4, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Every school year, parents and guardians often pull off the ultimate balancing act, shuffling kids from athletic practices and games to orchestra to debate, but the potential benefits for those children is nearly as limitless

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Extension and AARP teaming up to help Oklahoma caregivers

Thu, Jul 9, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Thousands of caregivers across Oklahoma will benefit from a new partnership between the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and AARP Oklahoma.

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Prevention is key during peak tick season

Thu, Jun 4, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Even full grown, ticks measure far less than a quarter inch, yet the tiny creatures can cause big problems.

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Avoid making your home a haven for mosquitoes

Thu, Jun 4, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – As Oklahomans slog their way through a stormy, rain-soaked spring, homeowners should take extra precautions against conditions inviting mosquitoes.

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Assessing structural damage after a disaster

Mon, May 18, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – One of the major milestones on the road to recovering after a storm is assessing the structural damage to your home and other buildings.

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Starting to recover from a flood

Thu, May 14, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Dealing with the aftermath of a flood can be overwhelming. No matter where you decide to start the cleaning up, it is important to keep safety in mind.

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Power-start the day with a balanced breakfast