more... > Parishes > St. Landry > Family & Consumer Sciences > "Saving Your Green" -- Resource Conservation [Image: Energy Conservation] As a nation, we have developed what I call a “drive through window” mentality. We want everything fast, and we’ve had the money to pay for the convenience. But “fast” costs more than just money. Fast takes extra resources and it creates extra waste. Think about this statement, “resource conservation begins at home, and it begins with me.” Chinese Drywall ALERT [Image: Drywall] This article answers questions for homeowners who purchased Chinese drywall especially during the shortage following the recent housing boom and hurricane seasons. Lost Your Job? Financial Survival Tips for the Recession [Image: Calculator] What can you do to survive in tough economic times, especially when you have lost your job? Although you may want go on with life as usual, stop spending immediately while you identify and prioritize what you must spend for needs and greatly reduce or eliminate what you spend for wants. Childcare Provider Training [Image: Preschool Blocks] You'll find a schedule of training classes along with registration information.  more articles... 2009 Social Security and Medicare [Image: Social Security] Social Security checks will increase and Medicare Part B premiums will remain at the current level for 2009. Pet Care Costs [Image: Pets] As families are forced to cut back and downsize or relinquish their homes, keeping a pet becomes much less affordable or even impossible. Financial Security in ToughTimes [Image: Dollar Sign] You'll find advice from financial experts. Identity Theft Prevention for Seniors [Image: Identity Theft] This information will help you to become resilient in protecting yourself from becoming a victim of identity theft. Interviewing and Clothes [Image: Interview] You'll find suggestions on appropriate dress for an interview. Living Well Newsletter [Image: Living Well] This is a quarterly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter's Family and Consumer Sciences Division. Back to School Is Not the End of Hurricane Season [Image: Hurricane] Be prepared for the possibility of a hurricane in your area. Back to School Is a Good Time to Talk to Your Preschooler about Money [Image: Preschoolers] Begin teaching kids about money at an early age. Back to School Is a Good Time to Talk to Your College Freshman about Money [Image: College Costs] You'll find examples of what to discuss with your new college student. Back to School Is a Good Time to Talk to Kids About Money [Image: Money Tree] You'll find suggestions on how to approach kids on the topic of money. Click for more information...