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Enjoying Apples for NC Crunch Day and Beyond!

NC Apple Crunch Day October Wednesday, October 22, 2025 ! NC Crunch Day is a day when we celebrate tasty nutritious apples! Schools, child care centers, and other organizations will have activities…

Tips to Save Money at the Grocery Store

Have you seen the prices at the grocery store lately? That seems to be the question everybody is asking. Food prices have soared in recent years and most families are looking for ways to cut costs.…

Organization Is the Key to Safe Holiday Meal Preparation

The holidays have arrived, and we are busier than ever in the kitchen. There are parties to host, dishes to prepare for office parties, and feasts to prepare for the family at home. During the hustle…

The Comforts of Home: Making Healthier Snack Choices When Cheering for Your Favorite Team

Football fans everywhere are excited that football season has begun. Nothing compares to watching your favorite team play up close and personal on the field, however, for most fans, we see the action…

The Health Benefits of Cooking With Oranges

During the winter months we think about increasing our intake of vitamin C to boost our immune system. Oranges are a great source of vitamin C. This fruit also contains pectin, which has shown to…

The Benefits of Incorporating Calcium Rich Foods Into Your Diet in 2024

We learn from a very young age that calcium is very important for strong teeth and bones but we never hear about the role calcium plays in helping our bodies to function in other vital areas.Calcium…

Hispanic Heritage Month: Kitchen Tools That Bring Flavors and Traditions Together!

When we think of cuisine, it’s important to remember that within the Hispanic community there are different cultural traditions and cooking methods. There are some Hispanic cooking traditions that…

Tips for Planning a Safe and Fun Picnic

Believe it or not each April we recognize National Picnic Day! The cool thing about having a picnic meal is that picnics can happen in almost any outdoor scenario from the beach to the mountains.…

Take Control of Caring for Your Heart

Seniors at East Rockingham Senior Center participate in “Taking Control” of their heart health with chair exercise. Photo credit Cheri Bennett.To improve awareness about cardiovascular disease, in…

Adult and child holding hands walking in a sunlit wooded area

Raising Confident, Competent Children

Happy New Year! Let's make the year 2022 the best ever! Start the year with an awesome opportunity to polish your positive parenting skills!You can help your child become confident and successful –…