Howard County Family Consumer Science News - July 2023

Reducing Expenses in Times of Crisis

Nashville, Ark. – Are you experiencing job loss due to the recent announcement of the local plant closing? The financial hardships and stress caused by job loss can be overwhelming. Even though the projected closure date is still months away, there are some things you can do now to reduce your anxiety.

Watermelon - A Summertime Treat

Nothing is better on a hot summer day than sweet, juicy watermelon. 

Cucumbers are a cool summer vegetable!

Nashville, Ark. – If you have a garden this summer, chances are you have cucumbers in abundance. Summer and cucumbers just seem to go together. 

Marketing Tactics Got You Confused?
Health labels on the packaging of products we buy can be hard to understand.

Nashville, Ark. – If you have cruised the aisles of your favorite grocery store lately, you may have become overwhelmed by the amount of labeling on food products.