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The cost of taking a vacation is at an all-time high. This week, Sarah and Tennille are planning their summer adventures- and plotting to save money on every mile of the journey!  

The inflated cost of a fill-up has most of us feeling some gas station anxiety. This week, Sarah and Tennille chat with Megan Cooper, AAA Spokesperson, about ways to use less fuel on the road and visit the pump less often.

2022 marks the 75th year for Tennessee 4-H Congress - where young people learn about our government. We hear from delegates past and present in this edition.

Falls are not a natural part of getting older. In fact, there are things that can be done at any age to reduce our chances of falling, and calm our fears of falling. Dr. Lisa Washburn, UT Extension Specialist in Community Health, joins Sarah and Tennille for a chat about staying on our feet.

Spring has arrived! As temperatures are rising, so are the prices of EVERYTHING. This week, Sarah and Tennille are making a list of expenses they need to prepare for as the days continue to heat up.

Now that it's going to be lighter outside for longer, Sarah and Tennille are thinking it should be lighter in the kitchen too! They are discussing easy tips for making your recipes a bit healthier- without sacrificing the taste.

Mindfulness is a concept that is becoming more popular, but what are the truths and myths about it? This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss the things that mindfulness is NOT, and what the limitations are. 

UT Extension helps young adults learn the skills they'll soon need to navigate this world - career advice, and money management. It's a program called "Owning Life" where young people meet with business leaders and experts to learn about finances. 

We spend a lot of time loving others, but we need to set aside time to love ourselves, too! This week, Sarah and Tennille are discussing the benefits of deciding to "love myself", and focusing on how this process looks different for each of us.

Give your kids a reason to smile! This week, Sarah and Tennille chat with Kristin Bodiford, RDH, about things parents can do to promote good dental habits for life... and most of these things start in early childhood.

Effective communication helps to solve problems. This week, Sarah and Tennille are discussing some strategies to keep couples talking and listening to each other- even when they don't see eye-to-eye.  

We wear red to spotlight the issue, but what should women really be doing every day to protect their heart health? Sarah and Tennille are getting to the "heart" of the issue with special guest Stacey Mott, FNP. 

Many Tennessee farms are getting into the alcohol, craft beer and malted liquor industries -- growing grain, corn and barley to produce these products for distillers. 

Tax time is upon us, and this year's filing season comes with some unique challenges. This week, Sarah and Tennille chat with Joey Geter, CPA, about all things taxes.

The price of home energy has increased, and many people are feeling "sticker shock" as they open their bills. This week, Sarah and Tennille are listing ways to bring down the cost of keeping the lights on. 

Illness hits all of us at some point. Not having the things we need makes us feel even worse! This week, Sarah and Tennille are preparing to be sick... while they feel well.

Sarah and Tennille admit that change is hard, but they share a change model that can result in permanent, positive new habits.

UT AgResearch is now providing beef products to Knoxville campus cafeterias from cattle grown at its Northeast Research and Education Center in Greenville. Experts talk here about how this is a great deal for all involved within the UT system. 

We're all dealing with high prices for food and gas -- inflation at double digit rates these days. UT Extension experts offer tips for getting more for your dollar.

Sarah and Tennille are back for Year 4 of their weekly podcast, determined to drop the habit of procrastination. Don't put off listening to this episode for another minute! Your 2022 goals await you.

Sarah and Tennille wrap up Year 3 of their weekly podcast by making a big announcement, and they discuss holiday plans and traditions. 

It's a festive time of year, but grief can limit our holiday cheer. This week, Sarah and Tennille are joined by UT Extension's Dr. Heather Sedges to discuss ways to manage different types of seasonal grief. 

In this episode, we visit with Michael Murphy of Clifty Farms to learn more about country hams and what makes them taste so good! 

Now that they have scored the online deals, Sarah and Tennille are trying to keep their purchases out of the hands of thieves. Wednesday is National Package Protection Day.

In this episode, we find out all that goes into growing the Christmas tree that makes your holiday complete.