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
The heat of summer is (finally) starting to fade, giving way to cooler weather and… back to school time! While this is an exciting time for parents, it can also be a time that brings about certain worries for both parents and kids. One of those worries may center around food. Packing lunches and snacks for… Continue Reading Back to School!
May is Mental Health Month, and with depression and anxiety at an all-time high in our society, it is no surprise that the importance of mental health is starting to peek its way into all kinds of conversations. With the impacts of COVID-19, recent events of racial unrest, rising prices of inflation, along with a… Continue Reading Food and Movement for Mental Health Month
Breakfast is usually known as “the most important meal of the day.” However, people still make excuses as to why they don’t eat breakfast. This phrase is not just an empty saying. There are several reasons as to why people should commit to eating in the morning. Brain Power Eating a good breakfast allows people… Continue Reading Breaking the Fast: Benefits of Breakfast
When it comes to eating greens there are two types of people. Some avoid eating vegetables due to taste, texture, and other personal preferences, while others are constant green eaters, but struggle with produce turning before it can be finished. Regardless of which person you are, keep reading, these tips are for you! Greens are… Continue Reading Greens, Greens, and More Greens!
Have you ever wondered why some fruits taste better in the summer compared to the winter? Or even why prices of produce vary throughout the year? It all depends on what’s in season!
The National Parks System began with the establishment of Yellowstone National Park in 1872. Then, on Aug. 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson created the National Park Service, and this year marked the 105th anniversary! The National Park Service is responsible for overseeing and protecting 35 national parks and monuments. In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt… Continue Reading Happy Birthday to the National Park Service! Plan your trip to Virginia’s National Parks
As summer plows ahead full steam and your little ones are invested in playing outside and soaking up all of the warm weather, it can be difficult to get them to slow down and take a water break – let alone a snack break! Incorporating smoothies into their summer adventures is an excellent way to… Continue Reading Summer is for Smoothies!
Around this time of year, many of us are heading outside for time in the sun. A day out can be exciting, but don’t forget to pack a few simple snacks to keep you hydrated and fueled! Stay Hydrated It is always important to stay hydrated, but having water on hand is especially important in… Continue Reading Packing Healthy Snacks for a Day in the Sun
Sunny side up, scrambled, hard boiled… You may know that eggs are a delicious, protein-packed breakfast. But did you know that they’re also packed with a bunch of other health benefits? Keep reading to learn all about them and their egg-celent benefits.
