Numbered Publications: Family Science
FCS5-472: Savvy Sellers and Bargain Hunters: Online Edition
Alex Elswick, Jennifer Hunter | Oct. 4, 2019 (New)
For centuries, the town marketplace has been the hub of buying and selling. The same is true today, although the nature of the marketplace has changed. Buying and selling is shifting from brick-and-mortar-type stores to online retailers. The U.S. Census Bureau reported nearly $453.5 billion in e-commerce sales in 2017. As a consumer, it is important to know the pros and cons of online marketplace transactions. It is helpful to be aware of potential pitfalls when buying and selling online, ways to protect your identity, and which online marketplaces are available.
ID-257: BerryCare: Protection from Pollution with Phytonutrient-Rich Berries
Dawn Brewer, Annie Koempel, Amy Kostelic | Jul. 30, 2019 (New)
Pollution in the environment cannot always be avoided. However, eating for good health may help reduce the effects of pollution in the body. Choosing more nutritious foods, such as those high in phytonutrients, may reduce oxidative stress and protect the body from the negative health effects of pollution.
ID-255: BerryCare: Building a Blackberry Community
Dawn Brewer, Annie Koempel, Amy Kostelic | Jul. 30, 2019 (New)
So you've heard how blackberries are good for your health. Growing blackberry bushes as a garden project can be quite rewarding, especially if you do it as a group. Your local Cooperative Extension Office or non-profit organization may have the perfect place for planting the bushes where berries can be shared with an identified community. With a little sunshine and good drainage, the right variety, and proper blackberry plant care, a group can work towards a successful harvest.
ID-256: BerryCare: When Blackberries and Other Berries are in Season
Dawn Brewer, Annie Koempel, Amy Kostelic | Jul. 30, 2019 (New)
Blackberries are fresh and in season during the mid summer months. But this does not mean you cannot eat them year round. In addition to buying frozen berries during the winter months, you can also plan ahead and freeze your berries when they're in season. Frozen berries are just as healthy and easy to use as fresh.
FCS5-469: Travel Arrangements
Alex Elswick, Brooke Jenkins-Howard, Sally Mineer | Jul. 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 | Jul. 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.
FCS5-468: International Travel: What You Need to Know Before You Go
Alex Elswick, Jennifer Hunter | Jul. 2, 2018 (New)
Individuals and families are planning leisure trips to destinations all over the world. Regardless of which international travel destination you choose, careful planning is a must. While planning an international trip may seem daunting, there are a few tips that you can follow to make sure that you have the best travel experience possible whether you are a novice or seasoned traveler.
FCS5-471: Health and Travel
Alex Elswick, Jennifer Hunter, Brooke Jenkins-Howard, Sally Mineer | Jul. 2, 2018 (New)
Getting sick on vacation is bad news. It has the potential to ruin the trip for everyone. Finding quality medical care while on vacation can be difficult as well. While you may not always be able to prevent illness when travelling, you can be adequately prepared to minimize your symptoms and to get back to reclining comfortably on the beach as soon as possible. Consider the following suggestions to prepare for the possibility of health complications while traveling.
