Step Into Fall
Fall is a great time to go for a walk. It’s amazing to notice how the trees are changing colors around town. I especially love walking past the beautiful red […]
Top 10 Ways to Help Your Child Eat More Vegetables
Author – Carrie M. Durward PhD, RD As a registered dietitian, one of the most common questions I get from parents is how to get their child to eat vegetables. […]
Resource Roundup – Food $ense
Have you been over to the Food $ense website? It’s a wonderful website with tips on how to include your family in planning, cooking, and eating. Be sure to check out […]
Smooth Operator: 6 delicious treats to make with your blender!
Q. Why do kids like skateboards, roller blades, snow boards, slides and bikes so much? A. Because they give such a smoooooth ride! Did you know you can give your […]
4 Tips and Reminders for Harvest Preservation
Author – SuzAnne Jorgensen The golden leaves and the beginning of cooler weather remind us that it is once again harvest season. Whether you are preserving end-of-the-season garden items or […]
Savor the Flavors of Fresh Herbs and Spices
Author – Carolyn Washburn Among the most tantalizing smells and flavors that come from your garden or kitchen emerge from fresh herbs and spices. These fragrant flavors add much to […]
Kids In The Kitchen
Author: Melanie Jewkes Some of my favorite childhood memories include standing on a stool in the kitchen helping and watching my mom cook. I remember distinct smells of vanilla being […]
Don’t Get Sick! Learn these Barbecue Food Safety Tips and Tricks!
Author – Darlene Christensen Have you or someone in your family ever had food poisoning? I have, and I can tell you it is miserable! It’s important to remember that it […]
Hula Hooping for Exercise – Health Benefits
Author: Paula Scott Using hula hoops for exercise is becoming all the rage for three reasons – the hoops are cheap, you burn calories and it’s fun! As a form […]
Get HOOPING this SUMMER – History of the Hula Hoop
Author: Paula Scott There are lots of ways to get exercise into your daily routine, but have you ever thought about hula hooping? It is a fun pastime that has […]