How do you know when a fruit is ripe? Whether it be a resolution or a lifestyle change to eat healthier, an easy way to achieve that is to add more fresh fruit and vegetables to your diet! Fresh fruit can add color and flavor to any meal if it is the perfect ripeness. How…
How is Thanksgiving less than two weeks away?! The holidays are in full swing, ready or not. If you have the pleasure of hosting Friendsgiving, or even your family Thanksgiving, we’ve got you covered with some easy decorating ideas to spruce up your space! Mini Pumpkins + Gourds This perfect fall staple is cheap and…
How is it already November? The holiday season is slowly but surely creeping up on us, which can be a fun yet stressful time of year. As we enter a new month, we are also celebrating a new fruit of the month: pears! In honor of pears being November’s fruit of the month, here are…
The warmer months are not the only time of year when fruits are in season. Different fruit varieties are available year-round, depending on the season. Even when fall comes to an end, winter brings a new crop of fresh fruits! Let’s dive into which fruits are best during which seasons. Fall Smack in the middle…
Though the “official” rainy season begins in December, we locals know that Washington’s rainy season really starts in October. Before the inevitable downpour comes again, take advantage of the beautiful fall weather and get outside! Don’t worry, we’ve done the hard part by picking out some of the most perfect fall activities for you! Take…
October means pumpkins, apple cider, fall movies, and so much more! If you haven’t had the chance to take your family or friends to a pumpkin patch, now is the time! Once you’ve found the biggest, most festive pumpkins in the field, it’s time to take them home to carve! We’re here to teach you…
“Eat healthy” is one of those phrases you hear constantly from medical professionals, teachers, advertisers, your partner, and the list goes on. Did you know, though, that eating a healthy diet not only benefits yourself but also the planet? Plant-based foods require less water and energy to produce compared to artificial or processed foods. Plant-based…
When you think of vitamin C and boosting your immune system, you probably think of oranges, but did you know kiwi fruits have almost three times the amount of vitamin C that one orange does? Not only are they high in vitamin C but they are also packed with so many other nutrients. Kiwis originate…
It’s that time of year that everyone is getting sniffly. Are you doing everything you can to stay healthy? If you’re not getting enough probiotics in your diet, you may not be. If you’re unfamiliar with probiotics, I bet you’ve still seen the word in an advertisement and have wondered what it is. Probiotics are…
Anyone else get super excited for the first day of fall? September 23 is the first day of the fall season, which is full of perfect weather, lively holidays, great food, and spooky vibes! With kids back to school and the holidays just around the corner, make sure you are taking advantage of the weather…