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…
Tag Recipes
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…
Pick-Your-Own
Welcome back! We are excited to share an activity perfect for the end of summer that also makes for a great family and/or friend day trip. Try visiting a pick-your-own farm to enjoy the variety of fruit available in Massachusetts…
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…
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…
Celebrating Culture in May – Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
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…
Low Equipment Recipes
Our recipe database has a lot of recipes but, did you know you could also put ‘microwave’ into the search function and find quick, easy, and delicious recipes that can be cooked without a stove. All you need is a…
Updates to MA SNAP-Ed Recipes
The MA SNAP-Ed website is full of thousands of delicious recipes that are budget-friendly and good for you. Everyone has different food preferences, comes from different backgrounds, and may have different dietary needs. That is why this recipe page is…
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…
Healthy Habits for the New Year
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…