﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>UF/IFAS Extension: Solutions for Your Life</title><link>http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu</link><description>Solutions for Your Life is the Web site of University of Florida Extension. We've put all of our expertise in one place, to make it easy for you to get what you need.</description><copyright>Copyright 2006 University of Florida.</copyright><managingEditor>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</managingEditor><webMaster>mariond@ufl.edu</webMaster><image><title>Solutions for Your Life</title><url>http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/images/sfyl_rss.gif</url><link>http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu</link><description>Solutions for Your Life</description><width>144</width><height>46</height></image><item><title>Starting Your Own Business</title><description>Are you thinking about starting your own business? Here are 10 questions to ask.</description><link>http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe571</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Video: How to Save on Taxes</title><description>Prepared for Tax Day? Make sure you're getting your  tax credits, exemptions, and deductions.</description><link>http://youtu.be/zU1-ITIgQAo</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Aging in Place</title><description>When aging relatives need help with daily living, some families decide to help them "age in place"</description><link>http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fm1049</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Children &amp; Home Pesticides</title><description>Many household chemical products contain pesticides. Keep your children safe from poisoning.</description><link>http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi226</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Holiday Cooking</title><description>Are you cooking for a potluck, party, or holiday gifts? Try these healthy substitutions in recipes.</description><link>http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/holiday_cooking.html</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Holiday Blues</title><description>Holiday songs tout the season as a happy time of year, but many people can get stressed or depressed</description><link>http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/holiday_blues.html</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Holiday Food Safety: Turkey</title><description>Everyone wants to buy the perfect Thanksgiving turkey, but cooking it properly is more important.</description><link>http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/turkey_safety.html</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Holiday Shopping</title><description>Are you shopping on Black Friday? Having a plan and a budget can help eliminate overspending.</description><link>http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/holiday_shopping.html</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>2012 Constitutional Amendments</title><description>Make sure you are informed before voting on the Florida constitutional amendments on the ballot.</description><link>http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_2012_florida_constitutional_amendments</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title> Tailgating Food Safety</title><description>Game days are exciting enough without foodborne illness. Keep your cookout foods safe.</description><link>http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/tailgating_food_safety.html</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Back-to-School Shopping</title><description>Back-to-school needs for supplies, clothes, and lunches can eat away at your budget. </description><link>http://fycs.ifas.ufl.edu/newsletters/ss02.htm</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Protecting Valuable Records</title><description>A disaster can destroy your home and possessions. Make sure you know how to keep documents safe.</description><link>http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/dh138</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Grilling Food Safety</title><description>Summertime is the season of cookouts. Make sure yours are happy and healthy with these tips.</description><link>http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/grill_safety.html</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Children at Home Alone</title><description>Is your child able to stay home alone this summer? Use this checklist to see if they're ready.</description><link>http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy647</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Sun Safety</title><description>Heat-stress and sunburn can do more than ruin a summer day. Be sun-safe with these tips.</description><link>http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/sun_safety.html</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Savings &amp; Home Maintenance</title><description>You may not be planning on moving, but keeping your home at a "ready-to-sell" level be beneficial.</description><link>http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1321</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>A Low-Cost Disaster Kit</title><description>Get ready for storm season and save money by making a disaster kit instead of buying one.</description><link>http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1284</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Caring for Mother's Day Flowers</title><description>Increase the lifespan of your beautiful flowers by following these easy steps!</description><link>http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/mothers_day.html</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Saving Money</title><description>Saving money seems simple, but setting aside money each month can be difficult in practice. </description><link>http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/saving_money.html</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Formosan Termites</title><description>Formosan subterranean termites will begin swarming soon. Keep an eye out for signs of infestations.</description><link>http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in278</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Food Allergies &amp; Labels</title><description>You may know what foods your body can't tolerate, but do you know what terms to look for on labels?</description><link>http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy730</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Fleas</title><description>If you and your pet are itching, check for fleas. 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Here are nine important skills.</description><link>http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1277</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Tax Filing</title><description>You have extra time to file taxes; April 17th is the due date.Use this guide if you have questions.</description><link>http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/taxes.html</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Outdoor Recreation</title><description>Get outdoors and feel the sun on your face and the wind in your hair with these suggestions.</description><link>http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/environment/outdoor_recreation.html</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Hand Washing</title><description>Is washing your hands a regular habit? Soap, water, and hand scrubbing go a long way.</description><link>http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/hand_washing.html</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Valentine's Flowers</title><description>If you give or receive flowers this holiday, read here to find an easy way to keep them fresh longer</description><link>http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/valentines_flowers.html</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Young Investor Program</title><description>Waiting to start saving until later in your life can cost you thousands of dollars of savings.</description><link>http://fycs.ifas.ufl.edu/younginvestor/module1/index.shtml</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Hand Washing</title><description>Is washing your hands a regular habit? Soap, water, and hand scrubbing go a long way.</description><link>http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/hand_washing.html</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Heart Health</title><description>Show your love for your family and protect your heart this month and all year long with these tips.</description><link>http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/heart_health.html</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Home Canning</title><description>Home canning is a great way to reduce waste and save fresh produce. 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Learn how to be supportive.</description><link>http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/teens_and_dating.html</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Family Dinner</title><description>Family dinners encourage healthy eating and family stability—do not lose them to busy schedules.</description><link>http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/family_dinners.html</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Your Money &amp; Banking</title><description>Further your financial knowledge; savings, checking, and the types of banks are all covered here.</description><link>http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/he159</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Tailgating Food Safety</title><description>Game days are exciting enough without foodborne illness. 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Be sun-safe and stay healthy.</description><link>http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/sun_safety.html</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Disaster Food &amp; Water Safety</title><description>This FAQ answers questions about water storage, refrigerated foods, dry ice, and “disaster menus.”</description><link>http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy744</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item><item><title>Vacation Planning</title><description>By planning and budgeting for vacations, you can save money and still have fun with your family.</description><link>http://fycs.ifas.ufl.edu/newsletters/mm_v01.htm</link><author>sfyl@ifas.ufl.edu</author><category>Families</category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid /></item></channel></rss>