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Seasonal Gardening Tips

Christmas Tree Safety - We all enjoy the pleasant fragrance and genuine beauty of a live Christmas tree. Choosing a tree along with the proper handling before and after bringing it indoors are important. Select a tree that has been cut for a short period of time. Grasp a branch between your thumb and forefinger and pull toward you. Very few needles will come off if the tree is fresh. If your tree has been cut for more than one hour, re-cut at least one inch from the trunk and place the tree in plain water immediately. Once the tree is inside, you can care for it by placing it in a stable container that will hold at least one gallon of water. (continue)

Food Safety & Nutrition News

Tiny Tastes Add Up - Food is everywhere during the holidays. You may be tempted to nibble on goodies, even if you manage to resist large portions of high-calorie food at meals and parties. Consuming an extra 3,500 calories above what your body needs can lead to a one-pound weight gain. If you continue taking “tiny tastes,” you could gain a pound within a week! (continue)

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Partners for Healthy Eating - Parents and children are partners for healthy eating. Parents are responsible for what foods are offered to their children, as well as when and where these foods are eaten, both at home and away from home. Children choose which of the offered foods to eat and how much. The goals of this healthy eating partnership are to make mealtimes more pleasant, prevent fights about food, and take some of the hassle out of mealtimes. (continue)