Inspired by my three-year-old's interest in finding treasures, I created a Farmers Market Treasure Hunt for my two young boys. Transforming this otherwise typical outing into an adventure seemed like a perfect way to plant the seeds that could bloom into a lifelong interest in healthy eating. Well, a mom can dream. If nothing else, …
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Editor's note: This guest blog was provided by our sponsor, Western Dairy Association. Fresh dark greens and bright berries, the smells of roasting peppers and warm pies, free crunchy fruit samples and warm weather can't be beat. Farmers markets offer the exceptional opportunity to purchase "just picked" local produce and unique locally-made products. Here are …
As many of you may know, I joined the staff of LiveWell Colorado in May as the communications manager. Part of my duties in this role include curating content for the LiveWell Moms blog, managing our Facebook group and creating our monthly enewsletter, MOMentum. Having been here a little over a month, I'm knee deep—perhaps …
All great moms have a plan. We strategize our calendar and our grocery budget. Why not let this fanatical planning spill into the way we schedule physical activity? I frequently commute across Colorado to visit family along the Front Range. I can't stand sitting for long periods of time. Neither do my kids. We quickly …
Having a healthy lifestyle isn't difficult; however, it requires a bit of preparation in order to maintain it on a day to day basis. Many people give up over time because they don't know how to bridge the gap between their long term goals and their short term reality. Here are some helpful tools to …
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Editor's note: This guest blog was provided by our sponsor, Western Dairy Association. You have committed to eating healthy and increasing physical activity, and have had a great week doing so. Then comes your busy weekend. You are out Saturday morning running errands with your family when, short for time and desperately hungry, they suggest …
I'm sure you could list which of your friends are dog lovers and which prefer cats. And, I'm guessing you know a young girl or two who dream of ponies, Well, I am a chicken person. I have been dying to raise a flock of backyard chickens for years. Finally, this past March, six peeping …
I just love summer time in Colorado! There are so many fantastic ways to spend time outdoors with your family being active or just soaking up the sun/environment. Below is a list of some of the things we enjoy doing and a brief description. Please know this only scratches the surface of things you can …
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Two bills that LiveWell Colorado supported during the 2014 legislative session were signed into law today by Governor John Hickenlooper at the State Capitol. These bills promote healthy eating and active living, and support the Governor's initiative to make Colorado the healthiest state in the nation. House Bill 14-1301 provides $700,000 to fund educational efforts …
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When I speak to children about nutrition, I always begin with the same question: Where does your food come from? You can tell a great deal about American food culture from the responses. Typically, the answer is something like, Food comes from the grocery store, or children will name a specific market where their family …
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