Make the Most of your Money
Kylie Ludwig
Community Vitality & Financial Management Agent
Making the most of your money starts with five building blocks; earn, save and invest, protect, spend and borrow, for managing and growing your money. Keep these five principles in mind as you make day-to-day decisions and plan your financial goals. ...Complete Article
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Fast Food in a Healthy Eating Plan?
Barbara Ames
Nutrition, Health & Food Safety Agent
Does a hectic schedule have your family opting for fast food rather than a healthy homemade meal more often that you would like?
Well, take heart, dining at a fast food restaurant doesn't have to be a diet disaster
. Each restaurant has at least a few healthier options to choose from, so a
n occasional stop for fast food can fit into a healthy diet if you're careful about what you order. ...Complete Article
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Wildcat District Extension EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) is sponsoring
FREE
cooking classes for Adults interested in cooking healthy meals.
Labette County
When: Mondays from September 21 through November 23
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm Where: First Christian Church, 1500 S. 29th, Parsons
Questions: Call Jan Booth at 620-784-5337
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Crawford County
When: Tuesdays from October 6 through November 24
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Where: Wesley House, 411 E. 12th, Pittsburg
Questions: Call Diana Quigley at 620-232-1930
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Montgomery County - Coffeyville
When: Tuesdays from October 13 through December 8
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Where: Westside Christian Church, 402 N. Ohio, Coffeyville
Questions: Call Kaci Gilchrist at 620-331-2690 |
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'LUCKY 13' Tips for a Safe Halloween
Whether you're goblin or ghoul, vampire or witch, poor costume choices- including decorative contact lenses and flammable costumes- and face paint allergies can haunt you long after Halloween if they cause injury. Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by following the "Lucky 13" guidelines from FDA, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
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SAFER COSTUMES
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Wear costumes made of
fire-retardant materials; look for "flame resistant" on the label. If you make your costume, use flame-resistant fabrics such as polyester or nylon.
- Wear bright, reflective costumes or add strips of reflective tape so you'll be more visible; make sure the costumes aren't so long that you're in danger of tripping.
- Wear makeup and hats rather than masks that can obscure your vision.
NOVELTY MAKEUP
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Test the makeup you plan to use by putting a small amount on the arm of the person who will be wearing it a couple of days in advance. If a rash, redness, swelling, or other signs of irritation develop where the makeup was applied, that's a sign of a possible allergy.
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Check FDA's list of
color additives to see if makeup additives are FDA approved. If they aren't approved for their intended use, don't use it.
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Don't wear decorative contact lenses unless you have seen an eye care professional and gotten a proper lens fitting and instructions for using the lenses. Eye care professionals warn that buying any kind of contact lenses without an examination and a prescription from an eye care professional can cause serious eye disorders and infections, which may lead to permanent vision loss. Despite the fact that it's illegal to sell decorative contact lenses without a valid prescription, FDA says the lenses are sold on the Internet and in retail shops and salons - particularly around Halloween.
TRICKY TREATS
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Don't eat candy until it has been inspected at home.
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Trick-or-treaters should eat a snack before heading out, so they won't be tempted to nibble on treats that haven't been inspected.
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Tell children not to accept-or eat-anything that isn't commercially wrapped.
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Parents of very young children should remove any choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies, or small toys.
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Inspect commercially wrapped treats for signs of tampering, such as an unusual appearance or discoloration, tiny pinholes, or tears in wrappers. Throw away anything that looks suspicious.
OTHER CAUTIONS
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Look for the warning label to avoid juice that hasn't been pasteurized or otherwise processed, especially packaged juice products that may have been made on site. When in doubt, ask! Always ask if you are unsure if a juice product is pasteurized or not. Normally, the juice found in your grocer's frozen food case, refrigerated section, or on the shelf in boxes, bottles, or cans is pasteurized.
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Before bobbing for apples-a favorite Halloween game-reduce the amount of bacteria that might be on apples by thoroughly rinsing them under cool running water. As an added precaution, use a produce brush to remove surface dirt.
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Nourishing the Next Generation
This newsletter is a bi-monthly publication of K-State Research and Extension designed for grandmothers and grandfathers who care for a child (or children) of any age: infants through teens. Others who may be interested include other family members, many child care providers, neighbors and friends.
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You Asked It!
This is a monthly newsletter published by K-State Research and Extension's Rapid Response Center with news articles based on questions received, current food safety issues, or information based on the time of the year.
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What
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When
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Where
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Labette County Adult Cooking Classes
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Mondays through Nov. 23, 2015 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
First Christian Church 1500 S. 29th St. Parsons, KS
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Crawford County Adult Cooking Classes
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Tuesdays starting November 24, 2015 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Wesley House 411 E. 12th St. Pittsburg, KS |
Montgomery County, Coffeyville Adult Cooking Classes |
Tuesdays starting Oct. 13 - Dec. 8, 2015 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Westside Christan Church 402 N. Ohio Coffeyville, KS |
Child Abuse & Neglect: Identification, Reporting & Prevention |
Thursday, November 12 6:00 pm |
Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center 629 S. Plummer Chanute, KS 66720 |
2016 FCS Lessons Event Flyer Lesson Descriptions |
February 23, 2016 and March 22, 2016 Starting at 10:00 am |
Southeast Area K-State Research and Extension Facility 400 Hwy and 32nd (Ness) Rd. Parsons, KS 67357
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Barbara Ames Nutrition, Health & Food Safety Phone: 620-231-2690 bames@ksu.edu
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Chuckie Hessong Family & Child Development Phone: 620-724-8233 chuckiehessong@ksu.edu
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Kylie Ludwig Family Resource Management & Community Development Phone: 620-784-5337 ludwigk@ksu.edu
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Martha Murphy Foods & Nutrition for Limited Resource Families Phone: 620-232-1930 mmurphy@ksu.edu
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