Travel without leaving your kitchen – experiencing other cultures through cuisine
The kitchen can be your passport to experiencing a new culture. By trying new recipes from cultures different than our own, you can immerse your child in a new world with new foods. Below you can see some recipes and insight into different cuisines to try with your family. Our first...

Master Gardener Column by Jan Phipps
There are several words often used in gardening in so many contexts that their meaning eventually becomes blurred. Perhaps this will help clarify some definitions for you.INVASIVE. An organism that causes ecological or economic harm in a new environment where it is not native....

Be cautious; watch for deer on roads in fall
URBANA, Ill. — While accidents can happen at any time of year, most deer-vehicle incidents occur between dusk and dawn during the months of October, November, and December. Drivers should slow down and stay alert to avoid deer-vehicle collisions this fall when traveling after dark.Not all...

Learn tips for a healthy pregnancy, toddler nutrition
URBANA, Ill. — The 1,000 days between a person's pregnancy and their child's second birthday offer a unique opportunity to build a healthier and more prosperous future, so knowing how to care for mother and baby during this period is vital. The University of Illinois Extension...

Have a smashing good time composting Halloween pumpkins
CHICAGO, Ill. — Jack-o’-lanterns live a short, scary life. That is unless they are catapulted, hurled, or whacked into a compost pile after spooky season is over. Green your Halloween by recycling pumpkins after the holiday at one of more than a dozen University of Illinois...