Pick-Your-Own
Welcome back! We are excited to share an activity perfect for the end of summer that also makes for a great family and/or friend day trip. Try visiting a pick-your-own farm to enjoy the variety of fruit available in Massachusetts…
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Feeding Our Littlests
A new baby opens the world to many new adventures, some of which can be both exciting and scary. Feeding a baby is one of those adventures. It is an honor to nourish new life, but it can also be…
Sizzling Summer Family Fun
Hey families! It’s Broc, the MA SNAP-Ed mascot here with another special blog for you. We have waited all year for the heat of summer to warm our faces. With kids out of school and full of energy, parents may…
It’s Farmers’ Market Season
Summer is the perfect time to wander through your local farmers’ market. However, amidst a busy season of life, it can be difficult to schedule grocery shopping in general, let alone a farmers’ market trip. The tips below can help…
Eating Local on a Budget
Often the term “eating local” might spark images of expensive produce, hours of prep work in the kitchen, and an overall headache of trying to figure out what “local” even means. As busy people with tight budgets, it may not…
Celebrating Caribbean American Culture in June
Every June, we have the opportunity to celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month. This celebration is relatively new in our country’s history—it was officially started in 2006. Despite its newness, it is very worth celebrating, especially in our state. Massachusetts has…
Easy Container Gardening
Spring has sprung! This season, try to grow a container garden! Whether it’s a single herb plant or a full-on nursery we can help. Read on for details but check out this previous gardening blog and this container gardening blog…
Celebrating Culture in May – Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
May can be a wonderful time of year in Massachusetts. Flowers are blooming, garden beds are thawed, and summer is on the horizon. While late spring on its own is plenty to celebrate, the month of May is also Asian/Pacific…
Low Equipment Recipes
Our recipe database has a lot of recipes but, did you know you could also put ‘microwave’ into the search function and find quick, easy, and delicious recipes that can be cooked without a stove. All you need is a…
Updates to MA SNAP-Ed Recipes
The MA SNAP-Ed website is full of thousands of delicious recipes that are budget-friendly and good for you. Everyone has different food preferences, comes from different backgrounds, and may have different dietary needs. That is why this recipe page is…