FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES Homemaker Newsletter June/July 2017 Cooperative Extension Service Daviess County 4800A New Hartford Road Owensboro KY 42303 270-685-8480 Fax: 270-685-3276 extension.ca.uky.edu June is National Dairy Month One dairy cow produces an average of 2,537 gallons of milk per year. It takes 10 pounds of milk to make one pound of cheese It takes 21.8 pounds of milk to make one pound of butter. Lesson for June Club plans own program, educational tours, etc. Roll Call What is your favorite dairy product? Thought of the Month A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body. - Benjamin Franklin We will be cutting and sewing pillowcases for Camp For Courageous Kids on Tuesday, June 27 from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at the Extension Office. If you have material please bring it with you. It takes about one yard to make a pillowcase. We hope to see you there. Please call Lelia Gaines for more information at 270-281-5472. June 13 How Does Your Vegetable Garden Grow? Extension Office - 6 p.m. June 15 Pillowcase Workshop Extension Office - 2-7 p.m. June 27 Diabetes Education & Support Group Extension Office - 5:30 p.m. July 4 Extension Office Closed Happy Independence Day! July 8 Jamfest! Owensboro Regional Farmers Market 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. July 19-22 Daviess County Lions Club Fair July 20 Diabetes Education & Support Group Extension Office - 5:30 p.m. July 29 Salsa Day Owensboro Regional Farmers Market 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
It is time again the annual Daviess County Lions Club Fair! The fair will begin on Wednesday, July 19 and end on Saturday, July 22. In addition to canning, this year we have two new categories for entries; photography and cake decorating! Check out the fair book for information about the new categories. If you are interested in entering items in the fair please note the check-in and pick up dates below: Item Check-in - Tuesday, July 18 3:00-7:00 PM Mary is looking for volunteers for the 2017/2018 program year! If you have an interest in teaching basic sewing, knitting, or crocheting please call Mary at 270-685-8480. Item Pick-up - Sunday, July 23 1:00-4:00 PM The Owensboro Regional Farmers Market is in full swing and offering various items such as local fresh produce, baked goods, milk, meats and MORE! Please mark the dates and locations on your calendar and plan to attend this summer! ¼ ¼ 1½ Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 1205 Triplett St. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. ½ ¼ This year the market will host a Jamfest! on July 8 featuring a homemade jam and jelly contest! They will also host a Salsa Day on July 29 featuring salsa dancing and a homemade salsa contest! If you would like more information please contact Mary at 270-685-8480. ½ ½ Mary Higginbotham Daviess County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences Education.
Daviess County Extension Office 4800A New Hartford Rd Owensboro, KY 42303 270-685-8480
Jennifer Hunter, Ph.D. Associate Extension Professor Family Financial Management (859) 257-3290 jhunter@uky.edu AUGUST 2016 JUNE 2017 THIS MONTH S TOPIC: HOW TO SAVE MONEY AS A PET OWNER Being a pet owner can be costly. In recent years, pet care costs have slowly risen. Pet food, veterinary bills, grooming, boarding, and toys can quickly add up. It is estimated that 15% of pet owners spend $100 or more each month on their pets. Here are some simple ways that you can save money as a pet owner: Visit your vet. Visiting your vet will keep your pet healthy! Be sure to schedule regular checkups, stay up to date on vaccines, and be sure that your pets are taking preventative flea and worm medication. Be sure to ask your vet about which vaccines are necessary for your pet some animals, such as indoor cats, do not require the same vaccinations as others like outdoor cats. Staying on top of your pet s health care needs can save you from costly emergency vet visits and expensive procedures. available appointment of the day with your vet. That way, if your pet needs to have a procedure done that will take some time, you may be able to avoid keeping your pet at the vet overnight. Be on the lookout for discounts. Many vet offices will offer discounts on certain procedures, if you ask. Also, if your pet is prescribed a medication, ask your vet about using the generic rather than brand name version to save money. Take the first available appointment of the day. If your pet is sick, try to schedule the first
Spay or neuter your pet. If you haven t already, consider having your pet spayed or neutered. These procedures cut back on the risk for uterine, ovarian, and testicular cancers in animals. Many local shelters will provide these procedures at reduced or no cost. Consider pet health insurance. It may sound like a luxury but if you own a breed of pet that is known to have certain health issues, buying insurance when your pet is healthy can save you a lot of money later on. Pet health insurance is particularly useful in the event of an emergency vet visit or serious illness. Feed your pet the right amount. You may be surprised to learn that you are over-feeding your pet. Talk to your vet about the appropriate amount and type of food for your pet. Be careful about the amount of treats that you are feeding your pet throughout the day as well. Be your pet s groomer. Grooming your pet at home can save you a significant amount of money. Set aside time to regularly bathe and brush your pet. You may spend a little bit of money upfront on grooming supplies but you will save money in the long run. Also, be sure that you are brushing your pet s teeth. Dental hygiene issues can result in costly and sometimes serious heart and kidney problems. Boarding. Pet spas and hotels have become very popular over the past few years. Keep in mind that the two most important things to consider when boarding your pet are that the facility is comfortable and sanitary. While pet massages and aromatherapy may sound nice, they are by no means necessary and will only cost you more money. You may wish to consider hiring a pet sitter. There are a number of websites designed to match you and your pet with a local dog sitter who will either come to your home or watch your pet in their home. Toys. Before buying your pet another toy, ask yourself if they really need another toy. Pets are often entertained by a small number of toys. Also, when you buy a toy, be sure that you are buying a quality toy that will last you longer. Kristyn Jackson, LMFT, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Family Sciences, University of Kentucky Jennifer Hunter, Ph.D., Associate Extension Professor Family Financial Management, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, (859) 257-3290; jhunter@uky.edu Stock images: 123RF.com Become a fan of MoneyWi$e on Facebook! Facebook.com/MoneyWise