Sizzling Summer Family Fun
Hey families! It’s Broc, the MA SNAP-Ed mascot here with another special blog for you. We have waited all year for the heat of summer to warm our faces. With kids out of school and full of energy, parents may…
Category Healthy Moves
Eating Local on a Budget
Often the term “eating local” might spark images of expensive produce, hours of prep work in the kitchen, and an overall headache of trying to figure out what “local” even means. As busy people with tight budgets, it may not…
Keep Your Heart Healthy
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…
Stay Active All Winter
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,…
Healthy Holiday Habits
Hey families! Welcome back to Broc’s Blog! As winter is fast approaching, are you prepared for the hustle and bustle of the holidays? I am here to guide you through the twists and turns of some healthy holiday habits. Hand…
Keep Active this November
It seems like everyone was just trying to think about what to do with all the summertime tomatoes and zucchini. Now? It’s all about using apples and squash. While picking apples is fun, it is not always the easiest activity.…
And it’s August
One of the great things about living in Massachusetts is that we get to experience all four seasons. August, especially, can feel bittersweet. Even while we’re trying to stay cool, we know, in a short time, we’ll be looking for…
Making Physical Activity Fun
School is out and as parents, we will be looking for ways to overcome the inevitable “Summer boredom” heard from our children over the next few months. Well, have we got a fix for you! This Summer, step up your…
Let’s Start a Garden
Let’s plant something! It’s not too late to start that garden you were thinking about this past winter. To help you out, we have LOTS of resources for you. Read on to get some new recipes, learn how to purchase…
Argentina Won!
In overtime, Argentina won against France in the recent World Cup providing a dramatic ending that included penalty kicks. In order for Argentina to win they had to overcome two goals France’s, Mbappe, made within two minutes as the game…
