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Joy West

@jwest_uaex

UofA Extension Family and Consumer Sci Agent Jackson Co Arkansas

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Eat. Gather. Go. Healthier living is easier than you think. With just a few simple steps, you’ll eat better, spend more meaningful time with your family, and get active before you know it. Click this link: eatgathergo.org

Eat. Gather. Go.
Healthier living is easier than you think. With just a few simple steps, you’ll eat better, spend more meaningful time with your family, and get active before you know it. Click this link: eatgathergo.org
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Looking for affordable, nutritious, & versatile pantry staple? Look at dry beans! Packed with protein, fiber, & essential vitamins. From soups and salads to dips and casseroles, beans are an easy and budget-friendly way to boost your diet. Learn more: food.unl.edu/dry-beans-perf…

Looking for affordable, nutritious, & versatile pantry staple? Look at dry beans! Packed with protein, fiber, & essential vitamins. From soups and salads to dips and casseroles, beans are an easy and budget-friendly way to boost your diet. Learn more: food.unl.edu/dry-beans-perf…
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It's National #Popcorn Poppin’ Month, it’s the perfect opportunity to honor this crunchy, versatile treat. Learn about its fascinating history, health benefits, fun #recipes, and even a few corny jokes! Click on the link below to see the full article: uaex.uada.edu/life-skills-we…

It's National #Popcorn Poppin’ Month, it’s the perfect opportunity to honor this crunchy, versatile treat. Learn about its fascinating history, health benefits, fun #recipes, and even a few corny jokes! 
Click on the link below to see the full article: uaex.uada.edu/life-skills-we…
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Strengthening #relationships through shared #goals can improve #family dynamics & boost individual success. From open communication to celebrating small wins, learning how to set goals that improve your life and bring your family closer together. extension.usu.edu/relationships/…

Strengthening #relationships through shared #goals can improve #family dynamics & boost individual success. From open communication to celebrating small wins, learning how to set goals that improve your life and bring your family closer together. extension.usu.edu/relationships/…
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Mima mounds (AKA prairie mounds)? Who knew! Check it out in this week's Musings on Nature at bit.ly/MoN-mima-mounds. UA System Div of Ag #Arkansas #nature

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Between work, school, & to-do lists, finding time to connect as a family can feel impossible. Try a #family night in-just a relaxed evening filled with fun, laughter, & connection. Ready to get started? Try these ideas for #FamilyFun: uaex.uada.edu/life-skills-we…

Between work, school, & to-do lists, finding time to connect as a family can feel impossible. Try a #family night in-just a relaxed evening filled with fun, laughter, & connection.
Ready to get started? Try these ideas for #FamilyFun: uaex.uada.edu/life-skills-we…
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It's cold outside! Heating cost may be taking a bite out of your #budget, #savemoney on your heating bills with these ideas from Katie Cullum: uaex.uada.edu/counties/white…

It's cold outside! Heating cost may be taking a bite out of your #budget, #savemoney  on your heating bills with these ideas from <a href="/KatieCullumFCS/">Katie Cullum</a>: uaex.uada.edu/counties/white…
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Busy schedules pulling your #family in different directions? A family night in is the perfect way to enjoy some quality time together without leaving the house. Here are a few ideas from the blog: uaex.uada.edu/life-skills-we… -Sidewalk chalk paint -Limbo contest -Scavenger hunt

Busy schedules pulling your #family in different directions? A family night in is the perfect way to enjoy some quality time together without leaving the house. 
Here are a few ideas from the blog: uaex.uada.edu/life-skills-we…
-Sidewalk chalk paint
-Limbo contest
-Scavenger hunt
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Save money on electricity bill: -Turn down thermostat: Each degree saves 2% -Keep furniture & drapes from blocking vents/radiators -Have a professional tune-up & inspect your furnace Never use the stove to heat. Place space heaters in an open area, & turn off when leave/sleep

Save money on electricity bill:
-Turn down thermostat: Each degree saves 2% 
-Keep furniture &amp; drapes from blocking vents/radiators
-Have a professional tune-up &amp; inspect your furnace
Never use the stove to heat. Place space heaters in an open area, &amp; turn off when leave/sleep
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Hey parents, let's explore other cultures and traditions with our kids! Crayola is sponsoring a Read Along, Draw Along to celebrate the #LunarNewYear2025 (often called Chinese New Year). Read along with the book and do some coloring crafts too. youtube.com/watch?v=bupjVx…

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Today marks the beginning of the Lunar or Chinese New Year. Learn more about the history of this Spring Festival: lammuseum.wfu.edu/education/teac…

Today marks the beginning of the Lunar or Chinese New Year.  Learn more about the history of this Spring Festival:
lammuseum.wfu.edu/education/teac…
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Love to experiment with #cooking? Soup is fun to experiment with. Try using this "formula" Onion + Vegetables + Protein + Grain + Broth + Seasoning. Check out this article from Univ of Maine Extension on making #soup your own: extension.umaine.edu/food-health/ef…

Love to experiment with #cooking? Soup is fun to experiment with. Try using this "formula" Onion + Vegetables + Protein + Grain + Broth + Seasoning. Check out this article from Univ of Maine Extension on making #soup your own: extension.umaine.edu/food-health/ef…
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Looking for a gentle way to stay active? Chair #yoga is perfect for all fitness levels & can be done from your seat! Improve flexibility, reduce stress, & enhance well-being with simple stretches & mindful breathing. Ready to start? Try these resources: uaex.uada.edu/chair-yoga

Looking for a gentle way to stay active? Chair #yoga is perfect for all fitness levels &amp; can be done from your seat!  Improve flexibility, reduce stress, &amp; enhance well-being with simple stretches &amp; mindful breathing. Ready to start? Try these resources: uaex.uada.edu/chair-yoga
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Is your goal to eat better & live a healthier lifestyle? There are lots of apps to keep track of what you eat but can be costly, difficult to figure out, & ineffective. Stay motivated & keep track of nutrition goals, by using the FREE USDA MyPlate app: myplate.gov/resources/tool…

Is your goal to eat better &amp; live a healthier lifestyle? There are lots of apps to keep track of what you eat but can be costly, difficult to figure out, &amp; ineffective. 
Stay motivated &amp; keep track of nutrition goals, by using the FREE USDA MyPlate app: myplate.gov/resources/tool…
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It's #WearRedDay! Nearly 45% of women ages 20+ are living with some form of cardiovascular disease. Women experience unique life stages, such as pregnancy & menopause, that can put them at an increased risk for CVD. Learn more Cardiovascular Disease: goredforwomen.org/en/

It's #WearRedDay!
Nearly 45% of women ages 20+ are living with some form of cardiovascular disease. Women experience unique life stages, such as pregnancy &amp; menopause, that can put them at an increased risk for CVD.
Learn more Cardiovascular Disease: goredforwomen.org/en/
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Enjoy the big game and still keep your New Year's Resolution for #HealthyEating ! Try adding a few of these better for you snacks to your Super Bowl menu. Here are 10 ideas for "healthier" #SuperBowl snacks that everyone can enjoy! extension.umd.edu/programs/famil…

Enjoy the big game and still keep your New Year's Resolution for #HealthyEating ! Try adding a few of these better for you snacks to your Super Bowl menu.
Here are 10 ideas for "healthier" #SuperBowl snacks that everyone can enjoy! extension.umd.edu/programs/famil…
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Getting ready for the Super Bowl? Here are some Arkansas Extension recipes to try out this weekend! uaex.uada.edu/life-skills-we…

Getting ready for the Super Bowl? Here are some Arkansas Extension recipes to try out this weekend! uaex.uada.edu/life-skills-we…