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NELSON: A few winter gardening tips
In our part of the country, January and February are likely cold, gray and blustery days and gardening is the last thing on most people’s ...
Callie Nelson, Author at The Selma Times‑Journal
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Nelson: Holiday safety tips to keep people safe
As you make plans for your Christmas celebration, remember to follow safety measures to ensure that your home and love ones are safe from the ...
by Callie Nelson, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 8:11 pm
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NELSON: Maintain, don’t gain during holidays
Many weight-and health-conscious people dread the holidays for an obvious reason: too much food in too little time. Studies show Americans gain an average of ...
by Callie Nelson, Saturday, December 9, 2017 6:27 pm
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Tips for purchasing a home
Home ownership is known as the American dream; and parents encourage their children to strive for home ownership early in age. President George W. Bush ...
by Callie Nelson, Friday, June 2, 2017 9:16 pm
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Managing diabetes during holiday season
Tis the Season for family, festivity, and food – lots of food, and having diabetes should not stop you from enjoying the holiday celebrations and ...
by Callie Nelson, Saturday, December 10, 2016 7:56 pm
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Extension office to be Scale Back Alabama weigh-in site
Scale Back Alabama is a free, state wide weight-loss program designed to help Alabama’s adults eat less and move more.
by Callie Nelson, Friday, January 15, 2016 5:37 pm
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Some early tips for Thanksgiving turkey preparation
It’s hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is just around the corner and nothing says Thanksgiving like turkey.
by Callie Nelson, Friday, November 6, 2015 8:38 pm
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How to help your student transition to college life
The date has finally arrived — you’re heading off to college and even though you’re excited, there are also some concerns. I too, remember packing ...
by Callie Nelson, Friday, July 25, 2014 3:45 pm
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Outdoor fun can lead to harmful insect stings
Summer time brings lots of outdoors activities — camping, cook-outs, gardening and time spent in the park, just to name a few. However, time outdoors ...
by Callie Nelson, Friday, July 18, 2014 5:25 pm
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Tips on selecting gifts for the graduates in your life
High School and College Graduation invitations have been arriving and for all of us this is an exciting time in the lives of the young ...
by Callie Nelson, Tuesday, May 14, 2013 8:39 pm
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Extention offers spring landscape tips for summer
While meeting on last night with the Dallas County Master Gardener’s Association the conversation turned toward getting ready for spring gardens and other outdoor chores. ...
by Callie Nelson, Tuesday, March 19, 2013 5:16 pm
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Action tips to help protect self, others from spreading flu
News reports abound lately about outbreaks of the flu across our state and nations, with many reports that this season is much worse than last ...
by Callie Nelson, Tuesday, January 15, 2013 4:56 pm
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Food safety tips for when the power goes out
We’re in the midst of hurricane season, but there are also other times when your power may go out for six or more hours, leaving ...
by Callie Nelson, Tuesday, September 4, 2012 9:29 pm
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Unclutter your desk and reduce your stress
“I know it’s on my desk somewhere!” If this statement sounds familiar then it’s time you got busy and clean off your desk. A recent ...
by Callie Nelson, Saturday, March 5, 2011 7:26 pm
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Tips on dealing with those pesky food cravings
No matter what the reason for these cravings, you can overcome, or manage your cravings.