No Fuss Holidays
It’s November—the air is a little crisper, the leaves are bright colors of reds, oranges and yellows, and the national month of gratitude has begun. Now that fall is well underway you may be thinking of all the fun and…
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Cooking Fatigue
Have you ever experienced cooking fatigue? It’s when a person feels exhausted and overwhelmed by the experience (or even the idea) of cooking. You may just feel “over it.” You are tired of looking up recipes, writing down the ingredients,…
The Many Uses of Baking Soda
We here at SNAP-Ed love to save money from our everyday expenses without sacrificing our everyday needs. Finding ways to make our money stretch for ourselves and our families can sometimes feel like a challenge. Today we want to look…
All Things Autumn
Fall has fallen upon us and what better way to embrace the season of Autumn than with an autumnal bucket list. Bucket lists are personalized lists of things that a person hopes to do during their life or during a…
Tips and Tricks for Storing Your Foods
In previous blogs we have covered tips that can Help Your Produce Last Longer, whether it’s knowing where to properly store your fruits and vegetables or knowing where your refrigerated foods belong. Today we will be covering additional tips and…
September Self Care
September—it’s the month of winding down from the summer and transitioning into fall. September is also recognized as National Self Care Month. Self-care is the practice of taking an active role in protecting your own health and well-being. It means…
Keeping Our Refrigerators Organized
Having a strategy to keep our refrigerators organized can help make meal planning easier by knowing exactly what we have and what we need. If you have the average refrigerator, you will have shelves and storage compartments on the doors,…
Help Your Produce Last Longer
Let’s talk about food spoilage. It is a factor of life that none of us enjoy. You go to the market and purchase your groceries, you return to your home, store your food away and wake up to find that…
Stay Cool in the Summer Heat
Summer is here and heat waves are all over Massachusetts. Stay cool in the heat and keep your body nourished. There are many foods that can also hydrate, which is extra important over the summer. Drinks to Choose the Most…
Tips for Picky Eating
Feeding kids day in and day out, especially when school is out, can be one of life’s greatest challenges. From busy work schedules to piecing together childcare to going grocery shopping, it sometimes feels like a miracle when food gets…