Lifestyles
Have Thanksgiving leftovers with these safe, healthy recipes, tips
It’s that time of the year! The holidays are upon us. A time when our thoughts turn to family, friends, celebrations, and an ...
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Lifestyles
How to have your Thanksgiving pie, and eat it too this holiday season
The Escambia County Extension office will be closed Wed., November 21, through Fri., November 23. If you need help roasting your turkey or have other ...
by Carolyn Bivins, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 12:02 am
Lifestyles
Be sure to keep the calorie county low in salads — here are some tips
What is the first food you think about eating when you go on a diet? Many people think about eating a salad because it is ...
by Carolyn Bivins, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 12:00 am
Lifestyles
Extending the life of a Jack-o-Lantern isn’t hard to do with these tips
This time of year, people often ask me if there is a way to preserve their beautiful carved jack-o-lanterns, especially after putting in all their ...
by Carolyn Bivins, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 12:00 am
Lifestyles
Boo! Celebrate Halloween this year with these fun, safety tips
For many people, autumn events like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times to dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, trunk or treating, to a ...
by Carolyn Bivins, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 12:00 am
Lifestyles
Living so close to the Gulf Coast means more delicious seafood
There are many advantages of living so close to the Gulf Coast. One of them is, it’s easy for us to enjoy eating fresh seafood ...
by Carolyn Bivins, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 12:01 am
Lifestyles
An apple a day keeps the doctor away; and hey, fall is in the air
Oo-oooh! Finally, the early mornings are cool and crisp – and I love it! Fall is finally in the air. Fall signals the arrival of ...
by Carolyn Bivins, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 12:00 am
Lifestyles
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to eat healthy
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the perfect time to learn how to reduce your risk by eating right and engaging in physical activity. ...
by Carolyn Bivins, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 12:00 am
Lifestyles
Protect your identity with these simple, yet effective suggestions
The following is a very timely article written by one of my colleagues Dr. Theresa Jones, a certified financial education instructor and Alabama Extension regional ...
by Carolyn Bivins, Wednesday, September 26, 2018 12:00 am
Lifestyles
Fruits, vegetables important for your diet; prepare them properly
Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. Local markets carry a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables that are both ...