FCS5-469: Travel Arrangements

Alex Elswick, Brooke Jenkins-Howard, Sally Mineer | July 2, 2018 (New)

Going on a vacation is supposed to be a relaxing, stress free experience. Unfortunately, you cannot relax until you have made all of the arrangements for your vacation. Where will you go? How will you get there? How will you spend your time? Giving adequate forethought to get ready for your trip will make for a more enjoyable vacation. One option for consumers is to seek professional help from a travel agent or other travel professional.

FCS5-470: Money and International Travel

Alex Elswick, Jennifer Hunter | July 2, 2018 (New)

Deciding to go on a vacation is an exciting, and all too often stressful experience. Your fantasies of reading a good book while on the beach may be interrupted by intrusive financial concerns. How should you pay for your trip? How will you protect your finances while you are gone? Should you get travel insurance? What about scams or theft? There are numerous financial issues to take into account when planning a trip. Consider implementing some of the following strategies in order to protect your finances.

FCS3-610: Meal Kits: Are They Worth It?

Heather Norman-Burgdolf | April 10, 2018 (New)

There is high demand for convenience in our society. As a result, meal kit services have become increasingly popular. These meal kits are mailed directly to your front door each week. These kits include recipes and pre-measured ingredients ready to be used right away. Some of the most popular services include BlueApron, HelloFresh, and Plated. Since their beginning in 2012, meal kit services have grown into a $2.2-billion-dollar industry. There are over 100 companies in the US providing meal kit services.

FCS3-605: Navigating the Grocery Store

Heather Norman-Burgdolf | February 9, 2018 (New)

age American makes over 200 food and beverage-related choices each day. This number seems high, but it makes sense when we think about the decisions we make. We decide what food and beverages we will eat. We are exposed to a multitude of items in our grocery stores. We are bombarded with television advertisements to choose specific food. And there are many fast food restaurant options available in our communities.

FCS3-608: Fitting Nutrition into Your Busy Lifestyle

Sandra Bastin, Heather Norman-Burgdolf | February 9, 2018 (New)

Your overall nutrition picture depends on selections of food and serving sizes over a period of time. To make wise food choices you need to know a little about food and healthful cooking techniques. A balanced diet contains a wide variety of foods. The key to making good food choices is to plan.

FCS3-606: Modifying Recipes

Heather Norman-Burgdolf | February 9, 2018 (New)

To make recipe modification a common practice, we should frequently think about how increasing the nutrition of our recipes relates to our health. For example, lowering the amount of sodium in the diet over time through small recipe modifications may reduce risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.

FCS3-604: Understanding Healthy Food Choices

Heather Norman-Burgdolf | February 9, 2018 (New)

Have you ever heard that shopping the perimeter of a grocery store is healthier? Many healthy foods are on the outer walls of the store, yet several other healthy options are also tucked in the middle aisles. If you know what you are looking for and how to find them, several other items in the middle of the store should be on your grocery list.

FCS3-607: Dining Out in a Healthy Way

Sandra Bastin, Heather Norman-Burgdolf | February 9, 2018 (New)

Sodium is an important mineral to the body. It helps keep body fluids in balance, helps the body to absorb certain nutrients, and also aids in muscle performance and sending nerve messages. Excessive sodium in the diet is linked with high blood pressure or hypertension. Hypertension can result in diabetes, heart disease, kidney failure, or stroke.

FCS3-585: Home Canning Meat, Poultry and Seafood

Sandra Bastin, Annhall Norris | February 2, 2018 (Minor Revision)

Home canning your own meat, poultry, wild game or fish can help you save money, gain control over what's in your food, and save time in meal preparation. To ensure safe, high quality home-canned products, always follow research-based recommendations when canning.

FCS3-583: Home Canning Vegetables

Sandra Bastin, Annhall Norris | February 2, 2018 (Minor Revision)

Home canning vegetables from your garden or local farmers market can help you save money and gain control over what's in your food while preserving the bounty of summer for your family's year-round enjoyment. To ensure safe, high quality home-canned products, always follow research-based recommendations when canning.