Gaston County Center: Extension Center

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Gaston County
1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy
Citizens Resource Center
Dallas, NC 28034

(704) 922-0301 Phone
(704) 922-2140 Fax

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Simpler Living Meal Planning - Extension Solutions for Everyday Living
Posted February 9th, 2009 in About This Site

Plan Meals – Save Some DoughAccording to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), food prices rose 4.8% last year - the fastest rate since 1990. Meal planning is the key to saving money on your grocery bill. Set aside some time each week to plan simple meals to be prepared for the next week. Plan your meals to include one item from each of the following groups: meat/protein, fruit, vegetable, grain, and dairy. · ... MORE

Dissolving Holiday Debt - Extension Solutions for Everyday Living
Posted February 9th, 2009 in About This Site

Twelve million Americans are still paying off 2007’s holiday debt according to Consumer Report’s National Research Center. As holiday bills arrive, here are simple strategies for debt reduction:· Open bills as they arrive. · Write down the minimum payment, interest rate and due date for each account. · Post this information where you see it often to remind you not to get into more debt.· Don’t be late on a payment. You can incur ... MORE

	Are you up for the challenge? Posted November 16th, 2006 in About This Site
The "Maintain, Don't Gain" holiday weight challenge is now underway!... MORE