Physical Activity Goals for Children
Get Moving for Kids! Eating healthy is only one part of raising strong children. The other important factor is ensuring they are physically active every day. Any type and amount…
Blogs
Here you can find blog posts, tips, and resources for you and your family to live a healthy lifestyle.
Sharing Your Family’s Cultural Foods and Cooking Traditions with Children
This month Massachusetts SNAP-Ed is joining in on the celebration of National Nutrition Month. We will be having a series of blogs on a variety of topics including Eating a…
Taking Care of #OurHearts in February!
How are you doing? Welcome to February! While it may be the shortest month it’s an important one. February is all about #OurHearts and how to take care of it.…
Raising a Heart-Healthy Child
What is a Heart Healthy Child? A heart-healthy child is one that eats foods low in fat, enjoys well-balanced meals, is physically active for 60 minutes each day, and grows…
Shop Simple with MyPlate!
When the Dietary Guidelines were updated in 2020 www.MyPlate.gov was given a reboot. There are many new tools that make eating healthier easy, simple, and fun! Let’s go explore. MyPlate.org is easier…
Mindful Eating
What a year! We have chatted about fruits and vegetables, home gardens, farmers’ markets, holiday leftovers, and making your own food-related presents. I have given you directions, book resources, dancing…
Celebration Meals Around the Globe
Did you know that many people in Japan begin their day with soup? Or that, in Greece, they make a delicious ‘melomakarona’ which is a honey-soaked cookie made with ground…
Broc’s Unique Homemade Gift Ideas in a Jar
Homemade gifts are personal, thoughtful, and can be inexpensive. You will save money and time by giving a homemade gift. Gift Jars allow you to make multiple presents at one…