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Building a strong family is an investment in the future Melinda Hill "Raising Kids, Eating Right, Spending Smart, Living Well" is the national marketing campaign for Extension Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), and it is what FCS Extension Educators across the nation teach on a daily basis. We share information, education and options that help address challenging issues in life. When people ask me what I do as a Family and Consumer Science Educator, my quick response is I teach life skills. Those skills and methods we need to accomplish the tasks at all phases of life, like getting along in ...

When money emergencies happen The Daily Ardmoreite The hot water heater breaks. A family member needs major dental work. The car needs new tires. When a major money crisis hits, what do you do? Financially savvy and well-prepared families turn to their emergency fund, or money set aside to manage large, unexpected expenses or unanticipated circumstances such as a medical bill or job loss. Creating and maintaining an emergency savings fund should be a priority for every family. Think of it as preparing for the proverbial rainy day, which we all know will come. Families should establish an emer...