Inspect the limbs of fresh-cut Christmas trees to help ensure insect pests don’t end up spending the holidays indoors. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, how lovely are thy … insects?

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Family preparation holiday food. Mother and daughter cooking cookies. (Photo: iStock - Choreograph)

Manage your children’s temperament for a harmonious holiday season

  • By Hailey Burgher │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Christmas trees (Journal stock photo by Lacey Newlin)

How to choose and care for your Christmas tree

A young woman standing with a vacuum cleaner cleaning the house near a Christmas tree (Photo: iStock-Sinenkiy)

Tackle holiday cleaning early for peace of mind

Close up of handwritten text "I am grateful for..." in foreground with notebook, pen, cup of tea, flowers and oil burner (Photo: iStock-natalie_board)

Find time to practice gratitude during holiday rush

Runner in blue jacket outside in colorful sunny autumn nature, tying shoelaces. (Photo: iStock - Halfpoint)

Plan for health during the holidays

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

Plan now…for Christmas!? K-State extension agent says ‘yes’

How to care for the festive poinsettia plant during and after the holiday season