Monthly Archives: October 2013

How to Have a Healthier Halloween

For health-conscious parents, Halloween can be a nightmare.  From parties filled with cookies and cakes to pillowcases full of candy, it can be hard to deny all these treats to your little monsters.  The good news is that you may … Continue reading

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Favorite Recipes from Fill Your Plate Moms: Sweet Potato-Zucchini Bread

    Editor’s Note: We’ve asked some of our Fill Your Plate “Moms” to share some of their favorite recipes, especially those that can fill up the family and do it in a healthy way!   Jessica Schlievert, ProjectCSA blogger This quick, easy … Continue reading

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Autumn is All About Apples

If you are looking for a fun, family-friendly activity this autumn, apple picking can be just the thing to get everyone outside enjoying the fall sunshine.  Despite the desert climate of much of the state, there are parts of Arizona … Continue reading

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7 Benefits of GMO and Biotech Crops

There is a lot of information in the media these days that paints a negative picture of GMO crops.  But before you jump on board with the anti-GMO groups, it is important to get the whole story.  Here are some … Continue reading

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C is for Cookie

When you think of October and sweet treats it is likely that your mind immediately goes to the candy associated with Halloween and trick-or-treating.  But there is another sweet treat celebrated during October, cookies.  October is National Cookie Month and … Continue reading

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