Pick-Your-Own!
Welcome back. We’re so happy you’re here because we are excited to share an activity perfect for the end of summer and for a family-friendly day trip. What is it? Well, we have had a great time picking our…
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Buy Locally Grown Fruits and Vegetables
Farmers’ Markets give us the opportunity to purchase fresh and delicious fruit and vegetables grown right in Massachusetts. Read on to find out the who, what, where, why, and how to best use your SNAP and HIP dollars. First a…
Appreciating the Red, White, and Blue
Ahhh, the lazy days of summer. Isn’t that what they say? Well, here we like to keep you moving and grooving with all things tasty and fun! Summer brings a variety of celebrations and cookouts. We will talk about how…
SNAP-Ed is celebrating 30 years since its launch. Happy Anniversary SNAP-Ed! #SNAPEd30
Anniversaries give us the chance to look back and reflect. In this post, we’re going to see how the past 30 years have helped shape SNAP-Ed to be the dynamic powerhouse it is today. Read on to find out more! …
Ask Your Farmer!
Welcome back! It’s June so that means it’s time to head over to a Farmers’ Market! There are year-round farmers’ markets and they’re great but to me, there is nothing like a farmers’ market during the growing season here in…
Let’s Celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month!
Families, we have made it to June and your children will soon be enjoying their summer vacation! It’s the perfect time to celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable month with some fun activities. This blog will share five easy and…
Gardening Activities for Children
The month of May is a perfect time of the year to begin your seedlings for your indoor or outdoor gardens This blog will walk you through the best plants to grow with children, specifically those which are easy to…
Let’s Garden!
Have you ever wanted to start a garden but didn’t know where or how to start? Did you know we live in a state with lots of resources for gardeners like us (new ones!)? Read on to find out how…
Dietary Diversity
Since April is Celebrate Diversity Month let’s talk about Dietary Diversity! Dietary diversity is another name for a well-balanced diet. This means we need to include all five food groups in our meals across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Our…
Breakfasts from Around the World
Welcome back! It’s April and along with it being spring, we are celebrating Diversity Awareness Month. Diversity Awareness was created to celebrate and honor the diversity happening all around us. For us here at SNAP-Ed that means celebrating food from…