Category Archives: Children

Join a CSA

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I’ve always prided myself on growing a garden full of fresh veggies.  I love to be outside and spend time in my garden.  However, life has its phases and right now my days outside are spent chasing my two year old daughter and caring for a newborn.  I finally had to admit it to myself that I didn’t have the time to have a big garden.  I shared my disappointment with a few friends and they enthusiastically said, “Join a
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5 Easy Meals from Crockpot Chicken

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It is probably just me but every time I bake chicken breasts in the oven, I overcook them, leaving them dry and chewy.  So recently I decided to try cooking bone in chicken breasts in my crockpot.  I set the crockpot for either 4 or 6 hours depending on the day.  I add a 1/2 cup of water to the crockpot; add the chicken and season with salt and pepper.  Sometimes I will add minced garlic, basil, oregano, or red pepper
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Getting Kids to Move

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Healthy bodies perform better in school.  They are better able to focus.  It increases long term memory capabilities.  It increases alertness and helps children think more clearly.  Researchers have also found that there is a strong relationship between academic achievement and fitness scores.  We all know that exercise is good for everyone.  So what’s the problem? Today schools are very focused on academic achievement.  Grades determine funding for schools and teachers—they also determine scholarships.  In my day (yes, I really am
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