more... > Parishes > St. Martin > Family & Consumer Sciences > Microwave Safety & Tips Safety tips and lists of things to do or not to do when using a microwave oven Eat Right When Money Is Tight Now more than ever, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Nutrition Assistance Programs can help. Many families are concerned about the rising costs of food. Read this material for tips for how to stretch your food dollars through budgeting, food selection and low-cost recipes. Lost Your Job? Financial Survival Tips for the Recession Tips to identify and prioritize spending 'needs' and reduce or eliminate spending 'wants' for financial survival in this time of economic turmoil Nutrition News, Winter, 2009 This Nutrition News publication is about Food Budgeting.  more articles... Healthy Recipe Substitutions This article lists several substitutions for healthier eating. 2009 Social Security and Medicare This article explains cost of living raises for seniors for 2009 from Medicare and Social Security. Medicare Part D, Prescription Drug Plan Erollment Period November 15-December 31- Medicare's Part D Prescription Drug Plan Enrollment Period Financial Security in Tough Times [Image: photo] Don't panic. Fluctuations happen day to day in the financial markets, expert's advise. How Lower Federal Rates Affect Consumers [Image: photo] This article outlines interest rates cuts on the consumer Identity Theft [Image: photo] Identity Theft and how to protect yourself. Interviewing and Clothes [Image: photo] Choosing the right clothes for an interview. Back to School--College Costs Back to school information for parents and students on the costs of colleges. St.. Martin Parish Living Well [Image: Living Well] The Living Well newsletter provides general nutrition information. Freezing Yams or Sweet Potatoes [Image: Freezing Yams or Sweet Potatoes] The Louisiana yam is an exceptional type of sweet potato, sweet and flavorful, with a soft moist flesh. It is delicious whether baked, boiled, fried, mashed, candied or used in hundreds of other ways — from main dishes to desserts. This publication includes information on the nutritive value, selection and preparations for freezing, boiling or candying yams or sweet potatoes.