A group of gift packages wrapped in different U.S. dollar denominations of twenty, and hundred dollar bills, decorated with red and green bows. (Photo: iStock-YinYang)

Tips to make your holidays more joyful by lessening financial stress

A young mother and her son are celebrating Christmas morning together, they are both lying on the floor and playing with newly opened toys together. (Photo: iStock - SolStock)

Spend Time Playing During Christmas Break!

  • By Audrey Rider │ SDSU Extension Early Childhood Field Specialist
Festive living room interior with Christmas tree near fireplace Christmas (Photo: iStock - Liudmila Chernetska)

Christmas on the prairie alive and well 

Happy Holidays (Photo by Michelle Crane, Peyton, Colorado.)

Act upon your faith 

Composite image of santa claus riding on sled during christmas (Image: USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

THIS JUST IN: USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the U.S.

Trent Loos Podcast

Trent Loos Rural Route Radio Podcast December 20, 2023

Christmas chocolate bark with peppermint, dried berries and nuts. (Photo: iStock - Sarsmis)

Knowing a little science can help with making holiday candy

Assortment of dry fruits and nuts. (Photo: iStock - happy_lark)

Fruit, nut gifts should be refrigerated to maintain quality