Sell by? Use by? What’s a shopper to do? Sorting through the meaning of...
People are getting savvy about checking food labels for fat, calories and fiber, but labels such as “sell by” and “use by” can leave...
Winter power outages can lead to generator concerns
University of Missouri Extension
Severe winter weather can bring widespread power outages, which means many Missouri families might be firing up their generators. University of...
Ice dams on the roof can damage your home
University of Missouri Extension
Unwanted icicles hanging from the roof are a warning sign of ice dams, which can inflict considerable interior and exterior damage...
Giving wisely is hard work
Cereal company founder W.K. Kellogg famously noted years ago that it is easier to make money than it is to spend money wisely. It’s...
Realizing the risks of radon
Kandace Fisher-McLean, MS, HHS, Housing and Environmental Design Specialist, St. Louis County, University of Missouri Extension
Radon is a radioactive gas that you cannot smell,...
Is it a cold, the flu or pneumonia?
Gail Carlson, MPH, Ph.D., former State Health Education Specialist, Continuing Medical Education, University of Missouri
Your head hurts, your eyes are watery, your muscles ache...
Beans are inexpensive, healthy and convenient
Tammy Roberts, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Bates County, University of Missouri Extension
Beans are one of the best values around when...
Resolutions for the Whole Family
If you’re like me, you’re going to come up with a few things to declare your New Year’s Resolutions. Maybe it will be exercising...
National Festival of Breads Approaches
Do you like to bake bread? Do you know of someone who does? You should enter the National Festival of Breads in Manhattan, Kansas!...
Storing Pecans and Other Nuts
During the holiday season, pecans and other nuts are commonly given as gifts or purchased for holiday cooking. Nuts can quickly lose quality if...