Spring is the perfect time to play with plants and learn about seeds. In this fun activity youth will learn the parts of a seed and the process of germination.
By: Cassie Homan
Author: Nora Rhoades
Plan Ways to Stretch Your Resources
Substitute
- When grocery shopping, compare the cost per serving/unit
- Buy generic or store brand
- Maintain your car to avoid costly repairs or replacement
- Shop around for interest rates and financing terms
- Buy clothing when on sale
- Sew at home
Conserve
- Pay attention to dates on food packages to use the older foods first
- Use leftovers for lunch the next day
- Maintain vehicle and get recommended service
- Maintain your house with minor repairs
- Conserve energy with insulation, weather stripping, storm windows, or plastic. Close doors and windows to retain heat.
- Keep clothes clean, follow care instructions and store clothes properly
- Reuse and recycle
Use your own resources
- “Brown Bag” your lunch
- Plant a garden
- Sell unwanted items online or through a garage sale
- Wash car yourself
Use Community Resources
- Use parks, trails and other recreation areas
- See if you qualify for SNAP benefits, the TANF program or similar programs
- Use and support school transportation
- Use the public library
- Participate in activities and use the services available through your local K-State Research and Extension office.
Source: https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3501.pdf
By: Brenda Langdon
Ways to Make the Most of Your Stimulus Benefit
- Pay your bills – such things as rent, food, mortgage. Meet your basic needs first.
- Pay Down Debt.
- Build an emergency savings fund.
- Help others who are less fortunate.
By: Brenda Langdon
Container Gardening
Gardening doesn’t have to be complicated. Growing flowers and veggies in containers is quick and easy. It’s a great way to get outside and brighten up your landscape. The following video will give you some great tips for container flower gardens.
By: Cassie Homan
At Home Exercises
- The National Institute on Aging has fantastic low impact at home exercises perfect for beginners, older adults, or for anyone looking to add more movement into their day! Check out their videos here: https://go4life.nia.nih.gov/workout-videos/
- If you’re at home with kids, I encourage you to check out gonoodle.com. These free, fun and interactive videos inspire kids to be active by offering a wide range of videos which appeal to different ages, skills, and abilities.
- Walk Kansas fitness videos covering a variety of short exercises using free weights, resistance bands, and the balance ball are available here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0443E5C6D241AC2F
By: Ashley Svaty
Quick and Safe Grocery Shopping
We can do our part to protect our families, our neighbors, and ourselves, even when completing the necessary task of grocery shopping. View the short video below for tips on how to make grocery shopping more efficient and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By: Ashley Svaty
Lawn Care Calendar
Do you want to have a thriving lawn this year? To have a lush green lawn, you must keep weeds and pest under control. The below link is a lawn care calendar that will help with all your spring tasks.
Lawn Care Calendar: http://postrockextension.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2020-03-10T14:13:00-05:00&max-results=1&start=2&by-date=false
By: Cassie Homan
