Happy August!
Wondering what to do? Where to go? Read on! We’ve got all kinds of activities for the whole family. Whether you want to go hiking, hit a rail trail for a bike ride, or explore some of Massachusett’s amazing state…
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Broc’s Peachy August Blog: It’s National Peach Month!
Peaches, the fuzzy fruit that just screams summertime! Its juicy flesh satisfies the parched palate and checks off all the nutritional needs of our bodies. With many varieties to choose from, you can find one that matches your taste for…
The Importance of Hydration in Children
Welcome to Summer, Families! Summer brings longer days, warmer weather, and outside activities. With children out of school and parents juggling work and child care or keeping the children busy at home, days are filled with endless activities and decisions. …
Farmers Markets are back!
It’s July and, if you’re like me, warm weather means more than sunny days; it’s time for farmers’ markets! Farmers’ Markets give us the opportunity to purchase fresh and delicious fruit and vegetables grown right in Massachusetts. Read on to find…
Happy 10th Birthday MyPlate!
Hard to believe MyPlate is turning 10. We would like to take some time to look back on the past ten years and then look at what we can do to celebrate MyPlate’s birthday. MyPlate was developed in 2011 when…
Broc’s Going to the Farmers’ Market
Going to the Farmers’ Market with Children Hey, families! The state of Massachusetts is open for business-all business! This includes most local farmers’ markets! A trip to the farmers’ market with your children is a nutritional learning experience, a fruit…
Gardening with Children
Welcome back to Broc’s Blog! I am here to share with you this awesome activity to work on with your family this spring, summer, and fall! Growing a garden. You CAN do it together! Children learn best through hands-on experiences. …
Keeping Active with Family (and Broc)
Happy Spring SNAP Families! Exercise is an important part of living a healthy life. Physical activity provides better sleeping patterns, increases confidence, sharpens memory (better grades for children), and builds a solid foundation for overall well-being. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans…
Making Shifts Towards a Fabulous YOU!
Hello, SNAP-Ed families! This is the last week of National Nutrition Month. If you have been following our SNAP-Ed blogs, then you have read the many ways that you can make shifts (not major changes all at once) towards healthy choices. By making…
National Nutrition Month® – Week 3
Welcome to week three of #NationalNutritionMonth. Thank you for coming back! This week we’ll be talking about trying new foods and flavors, the value of sharing meals together, and highlighting food safety. Read on. You might not think that trying…