Holiday Gift Ideas!

Macoupin County Extension has some items for you to consider when putting together your holiday gift list this year. Stop in and check 'em out!

• The new 4-H cookbook, Favorite Recipes of Illinois 4-H Through the Years - cost is $15. The book includes all-time favorite recipes from 14 University of Illinois Extension 4-H foods project books. Proceeds will support current 4-H foods project resources and training for 4-H volunteers through the Illinois 4-H Foundation • The Macoupin County 4-H Foundation has the 2009 County Platbook – cost is $30. Proceeds are used to support the local 4-H program.

Turkey for the Holidays

It's almost Thanksgiving and turkey is always a favorite! The U of I Extension website Turkey for the Holidays is loaded with information about cooking techniques, selection, nutrition, food safety issues, how to use leftovers and tasty side dishes to serve. The site also provides links to turkey farms and several sites about the history and lore of Thanksgiving.

Please visit the site at http://urbanext.illinois.edu/turkey/

Dealing with Toddlers

The site discusses challenges in feeding a toddler, toilet training, and going through the "no" phase. This is an excellent site for young parents. You may find the site at http://urbanext.illinois.edu/toddlers/

Local Community Resources

The site provides a variety of resources on water quality, land use planning, government finance, meeting management, and other helpful resources. Please visit the site at http://urbanext.illinois.edu/lcr/