University of Illinois Extension-Kankakee County-Family Life & Consumer Economics

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Thrifty Living
Simple ideas to help you manage your money, household and health.
Parenting 24/7
Parenting 24/7 is a free one-stop site for parenting news and information from University of Illinois Extension.
Your Guide to Diet and Diabetes
This site focuses on the role that diet plays in the treatment of adults with diabetes.
Stain Solutions
This website will help people treat more than 230 different stains.
Credit Card Smarts
Up-to-date advice about credit card topics including managing debt.
Dealing with Clutter
Are you overwhelmed with clutter? This website helps you deal with the many barriers to getting organized.
Home & Money
Here's the place to go for valuable information on money management.
Solutions Series
A wealth of everyday home and garden tips.
Elder Abuse & Neglect
Examples of elder abuse and warning signs of neglect of seniors.

Family Life & Consumer Economics Resources

Plan Well, Retire Well Blog
Weekly posts give unbiased, practical tips for dealing with money and investments.

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Plan Well, Retire Well Blog
Connecting with Kids Resource for staying in touch with kids.
Nibbles Ideas for coping with the challenges of parenting and preparing your children for success.
Parenting Again A newsletter focused on grandparents raising their grandchildren.
Thrifty Living Provides information on money management, consumer skills, nutrition, and well-being.

Upcoming Events

Nutrition for Seniors - More Main Dishes
Bourbonnais, Illinois (Kankakee County)
December 8, 2009

HCE Board meeting
Bourbonnais, Illinois (Kankakee County)
December 9, 2009

HCE Board meeting
Bourbonnais, Illinois (Kankakee County)
January 13, 2010

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Kankakee County Unit
1650 Commerce Drive
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Phone: 815-933-8337
FAX: 815-933-8532
kankakee_co@extension.uiuc.edu