Month of Hearts
February is the month of hearts. You may be thinking of Valentine’s Day and hearts of love. While this is true, we here at SNAP-Ed are thinking of another reason why February is the month of hearts. February is known…
Category Healthy Moves
Gather and Celebrate
There’s so much to celebrate in the month of February. There’s Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, President’s Day and, if you love football, the Super Bowl. Gathering around the table and sharing a meal, good conversation and having a fun…
New Year, (Re)Newed Nourishment
It’s a new year and with it comes the possibility of “new year, new me.” We hear this saying every year by the media, our friends and family, and maybe even ourselves. It’s the time of year where we all…
Winter Gardening
Winter is known as the season of hibernation. The animals hibernate to reduce the energy they use; we hibernate from the outside elements and stay indoors more. The greenery we once enjoyed hibernates until Spring’s arrival. However, this time of…
Healthy Indoor Winter Habits
Staying healthy and active during the cold winter months can be challenging. The air is colder, the mornings are darker, and the days are shorter. It’s easy to lack the motivation to take care of our minds and bodies, but…
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…
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…
Getting Outdoors in Every Neighborhood
With the pollen (mostly) swept away and allergy season coming to an end, the summer sun invites everyone outside. Depending on where you live, getting time outdoors can be difficult. Especially when life is full of a million other concerns,…
Happy Healthy Halloween
Ghosts, pumpkins, skeletons, and bats seem to be in every yard, front door, and store this time of year. While Halloween time can be such fun for kids to dress up, it can also be very stressful for parents. Juggling…
Make Back to School Season Easy
September is here and with it comes a new school year. Students across Massachusetts have returned or are returning to school. Colleges and universities have kicked off their semesters. High schools, middle schools, and elementary schools all have classrooms ready…