As we approach the upcoming holiday season, you may be preparing for travel, getting ready to enjoy quality time with loved ones, as well as planning your family’s traditional holiday meals. You may even look forward to preparing and enjoying these comfort dishes every year! The holidays can be a costly time of year for… Continue Reading Shopping Smart This Holiday Season
Physical activity is an important part of living a balanced lifestyle. However, movement throughout the day and participating in physical activity requires energy. To make sure we have enough energy, we have to fuel our bodies with the right food and nutrition. Similar to how a car requires gas/fuel to function, our bodies need enough… Continue Reading Fueling up for Movement
As the back-to-school season approaches, the need for quick, nutritious, and delicious meals may become more essential than ever. Balancing a busy schedule with the desire to provide healthy meals for yourself and your family might seem challenging, but with some thoughtful planning and creative recipes, you can breeze through weeknight dinners and pack wholesome… Continue Reading Back-to-School: Meal Planning and Make-Ahead Recipes
We celebrate International Self-Care Day on July 24th. In fact, the numbers behind 7/24 have meaning: this date was chosen to demonstrate that the benefits of self-care are experienced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. According to the International Self-Care Foundation, this annual holiday “provides a focus and opportunity to raise the profile… Continue Reading What is Self-Care? Tips and Practices
As the school year comes to an end, families face the transition into summertime. This looks different for all families, but this may include children being home during the day, juggling summer camps, child-care, and a whole different daily routine. In this blog post, we share tips for eating smart on a budget this summer… Continue Reading School’s Out: Preparing for a Healthy, Safe, and Fun Summer
On March 20th, 2023 we welcome the official start of the Spring season with the Spring Equinox. With Spring comes warmer weather, flowers in bloom, and more in-season produce in Virginia. How can you best enjoy this season of blooming? 5 Tips for a Happy and Healthy Spring: 1. Enjoy more time outdoors with friends… Continue Reading “March” Into Spring: Welcoming a New Season
As we welcome the 2023 year, you may be reflecting on the last year and planning goals and behavior changes for the new year. If you are looking for direction or are unsure where to start, this article provides tips, tricks, and helpful worksheets for goal setting. “A goal without a plan is just a… Continue Reading New Year, Healthy You
¿Está buscando actividades para hacer al aire libre ahora que el clima cálido llega a su fin y las hojas comienzan a cambiar de color? Puede ser difícil encontrar actividades divertidas, sanas y seguras cuando comienza a hacer frío afuera, pero a continuación se presentan algunas maneras para que su familia salga y se mueva… Continue Reading Actividad Física al Aire Libre Durante la Estación de Otoño
Are you looking for activities to do outside as warm weather comes to an end and the leaves start to change color? It can be hard to find fun, healthy, and safe activities for your family when starts to get cold outside, but below we share few ways to get your family outside and moving… Continue Reading Outdoor Physical Activity for the Fall/Weather Season
