Selective focus of girl stroking golden retriever while family celebrating thanksgiving day. (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock │ #1823341958 - LightField Studios)

Cozy up to peace of mind: 4 tips to avoid common pet hazards this Thanksgiving

Close-up of Thanksgiving turkey during family dinner at dining table. (Adobe Stock │ #454595209 - Drazen)

Turkey safety myths roasted

  • By Andrea Schmutz and Callie Adams │ Utah State University Extension
Table full of bills, hands of a woman, who checks and calculates everything. Christmas shopping concept. (Adobe Stock │ #539112708 - Vitalii)

Tips for holiday shopping on a budget

Smoked turkey on bbq grill. (iStock │ #1444566014 - Anthony Jackson)

How to cook a turkey outside of the oven

  • By Madeline Drake │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Halloween pumpkins on white background. (Adobe Stock │ #292770571 - Pixel-Shot)

Pumpkin carving preservation

Happy children celebrating Halloween trick-or-treating. (iStock │ #2235668242 - Choreograph)

Tips for a safe, healthy Halloween

Old antique tractor and farm equipment in an organic farm apple orchard with an arrangement of winter squash and pumpkins. (iStock │ #903081770 - laughingmango)

Halloween meant for kids although adults share in the fun

Happy Halloween. Turnip in the old days with moon background. (iStock │ #1426063285 - Eakachai Yabua)

How an Irishman, a turnip and the devil shaped Halloween