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10 Ways to Turn Fitness into a Family Affair
The following is a guest post by Brant Secunda and Mark Allen Does obesity run in the family? According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, if one parent is overweight, there is a 50 percent chance that their children will also be overweight. But when exercise becomes a family affair, everyone wins!
Earth Day Spotlight: Meet Carson With Charity Arrows
You know those amazing stories that instantly touch your heart and bring you joy? This is one of those. Charity Arrows, strives to empower and uplift children and community organizations through sustainable and innovative means. Their organization is dedicated to turning old, unsalvageable, or discarded arrows and repurposing them into meaningful treasures such as pens…
Vegetable Growing Guide
So you want to start a vegetable garden, but you aren’t sure what to plant or when to plant it…. Don’t fret – we’ve got you covered! While it does take time and effort to become a master gardener, getting a garden started is not terribly difficult. You don’t need to have a large outdoor area to grow your own vegetables. In fact, you can grow herbs, salad greens and other small plants on a window sill or in a tiny, concrete city backyard.
Composting in an Apartment
Options for green living in an apartment are limited because you don’t control many aspects of the building or how it is run. Gardening and composting are a possibility, even if you’re stuck on the top floor of a large apartment building. While an outdoor compost heap is usually large, an apartment version naturally needs to be more compact without any smelly odors to drive your neighbors mad. Small compost containers, called kitchen or countertop compost containers, fit an apartment environment well.
Garden Theme Parties
Garden parties can be formal or whimsical, for families, for children or for adults. Customize these themes to accommodate adult or youth guests, or a combination of the two. Practice healthy food safety for any garden party and keep cold foods chilled and hot foods hot. Check food temperatures and freshness often, and remove any questionable food items. Serve garden party foods in stages rather than presenting all of the dishes at once, to ensure freshness. Keep garden party guests hydrated with plenty of liquids. When hosting a garden party without an awning or tents, plan a rain date or have a backup plan if the party needs to be moved indoors.