more... > Parishes > Ouachita > Family & Consumer Sciences > Consolidating Debt: Is it the Right Choice? Ways of consolidating credit card debt and closing out higher interest rate cards. 2008 Smart Choices Newsletters Nutrition news for adults and children along with food budgeting information, and recipes. Let's Talk Turkey - Facts About Food Safety Information on buying turkey, safe handling of turkey, defrosting turkey, cooking turkey and tips for using leftover turkey. Parents Preparing for Success Information on parenting skills and money management on being a successful parent.  more articles... Canning, Freezing, Preserving and Recipes of Fruits A collection of information on the how to handle popular Louisiana fruits. Access to Free Credit Reports A recent amendment to the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA requires each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies (Equifax, Experian and Trans Union) to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months. Volunteers for Family and Community Scholarships Scholarship application forms for Ouachita Volunteers For Family and Community and also Louisiana Volunteers For Family and Community state scholarship application forms. The parish scholarships are due by May 31, and the state scholarships by April 10. Got Calcium? Osteoporosis starts in childhood and can be prevented by eating and drinking calcium-rich foods. Tips on avoiding this painful disease are given. Food Safety for Seniors Senior citizens have weaker immune systems and need to be careful to avoid foodborne illness.Provides simple food handling rules can help protect you and your family from foodborne illness. MyPyramid – Fruits Provides several tips to help you eat more fruits. Childhood Obesity Parents need to encourage children to be more active and eat healthfully. Diabetes Alert! Describes symptoms of diabetes. Winning Nutrition for Athletes Regardless of the sport, all athletes need to eat a nutritious, balanced diet to fuel their bodies. Are You Supermarket Savvy? Since food items take such a chunk out of our monthly budgets, it is important to shop wisely. Read on for a few grocery shopping tips.