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It's a celebration! Before Sarah and Tennille step away from their microphones and enjoy some holiday time, they are marking their 200th episode with a look back over the past four years- and announcing their biggest podcasting achievement to date. 

The holiday table is where we will gather again soon. But do you know the best topics to "not speak" about at gatherings? Sarah and Tennille do, and they are making a list of those topics (and checking it twice) to keep their celebrations festive and cordial. 

Feeding the family during December can feel like a sport. This week, Sarah and Tennille are getting some kitchen coaching from author & "Christmas Coach" Krisann Blair, who is sharing tips on preparing for special holiday meals, food gifts, and easy family dinners for the busy season ahead.

After the turkey dinner, many people will start chasing the deals! This week, Sarah and Tennille share strategies that consumers are using in order to maximize their holiday dollars. 

Dr. Taylor received a Fulbright grant in Health and Environmental Sciences. He plans to spend much of 2023 at the University of Eastern Finland to research the carbon connections between forests and forest products and climate change.

Many people are keeping their medical appointments without leaving home. This week, Sarah and Tennille explore the topic of "telehealth" and discover why the practice has become so popular. Special guest is Dr. Chris Sneed, Assistant Professor & Consumer Economics Specialist with the University of Tennessee Extension. 

Gratitude should be a part of every day, but Thanksgiving only comes once a year! This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss their choices for the big meal: what time to eat; which dishes to use; and how to honor family traditions in the process. 

As we move into the season of holiday things, it's a good time for people to evaluate their personal stress levels. This week, Sarah and Tennille talk about signs of stress- and reflect on ways that even enjoyable events (like holidays) can require stress management techniques. 

Halloween doesn't have to be scary for parents. This week, Sarah and Tennille are "treating" you to simple "tricks" for making this Halloween sweeter than ever! 

Come 'Sit a Spell' with UT Extension agents Meagen Brown, Crystal Blankenship and Larry Mitchell as they visit the Kilpatrick family and the Apple Barn restaurant and agri-business in Sevierville, TN. Did you know that what started as a roadside fruit stand is now an elite tourist destination with deep ties to University of Tennessee Extension? Kent Kilpatrick says "The Apple Barn wouldn't exist without Extension."