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Delicious Memorial Day recipe

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Try this fun, healthy, and easy recipe – Berry Fruit Skewers! This can make a great side dish for your Memorial Day weekend or a fun dessert this summer!

This simple recipe is perfect to involve children in the preparation process. Younger children can help with rinsing the fruit. Older children can cut the banana and strawberries. Not only does this recipe allow your family to help in the process, but it is also time-efficient too – only taking 10 minutes to prep! Remember to always store leftover food in the refrigerator within 2 hours or 1 hour when the temperature is above 90°F. 

Every Kid Healthy Week is celebrated April 21-25!

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Every Kid Healthy Week spotlights actions that schools and families take to improve the health and wellness of kids, which includes: Social Emotional Health, Nutrition Education, Physical Activity, Risk Prevention and Education, and Family Engagement. We want to spotlight Physical Activity and Family Engagement! Here are a few ideas:

Family Walks or Bike Rides
Check with your county extension office for sponsored walking programs being offered like the Walk Across Texas program. This is a fun way to explore your neighborhood, a local or state park, or even a nearby nature trail. Walking or biking together allows families to spend quality time while staying active.

Stretching or Yoga Together
Set aside time to do stretching or yoga as a family. You can follow along with videos or find routines that everyone can do together, from simple stretches to beginner yoga poses. This helps improve flexibility, balance, and strength while offering a calming bonding activity.

Family Dance Party
Turn on some upbeat music and have a family dance party at home! Dancing is a fun way to get everyone moving, and it’s a great way to boost mood and energy. You can even challenge each other with dance-offs or create a fun routine together.

Celebrate Spring with National Picnic Day!

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National Picnic Day is celebrated on April 23! It is the perfect chance to enjoy a fun picnic with family or friends!

Here are some tips for a Spring-tacular picnic:

Pack everything you’ll need in a picnic basket or cooler (with ice).  Don’t forget wet wipes to clean hands.

Bring entertainment such as balls, music, or games.

Protect yourselves from the sun with sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats.

Don’t leave food out for more than two hours, or one hour in hot temperatures.

Enjoy your picnic with our excellent Elbow Pasta Salad or Berry Fruit Skewers recipes!

Show some love to your heart for American Heart Month!

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February is American Heart Month and is a great reminder to focus on our heart health, and one of the best ways to keep our hearts strong is by staying physically active! Whether it’s a brisk walk, a fun dance class, or even some yoga, finding something you enjoy can make staying active feel like less of a chore.

Some ideas to stay physically active:

Walking: Energize your February and fall in love with life by choosing walking!

At Home Workouts: Keep moving even in cooler weather with fun at-home workouts!

Other heart-healthy activities: Aerobic, muscle strengthening, or bone strengthening:

Examples of physical activities.