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…
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…
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…
Welcome back! We’re continuing to celebrate National Nutrition Month®. Did you try any of the recipes in our last post? I made the brownies, and wow, they were delicious. Give them a try, your kids will thank you for it.…
Happy National Nutrition Month®! National Nutrition Month® was established in 1973 and offers a different focus each year. This year’s, “Beyond the Table”, encourages all of us to make informed choices in the food we eat, how it’s made, food…
February is American Heart Month. This is not about the paper and candy hearts floating around classrooms and grocery stores. This month is about caring for the essential organ in the center of everyone’s chest. The human heart is an…
February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of the contributions of African American people in the United States. Food is central to all cultures, and the African diaspora is no exception. If you are unfamiliar with the term, the…
Mid-winter is a hard time to stay motivated to be active. It is cold, it gets dark early, and many people are trying to settle into a routine after a busy December. Even if it is hard to get outside,…
Happy New Year! As we welcome 2024, there are many opportunities to reflect on the past year and prepare for the new year. Whether you always set a New Year’s resolution or never do, there is no doubt that there…
December can be a magical time of year in New England. Twinkling lights are everywhere, families and friends express love and gratitude for each other, and warm cozy meals are set for the dinner table. Fortunately, all of this magic…