HealthBuzz: Back to School Just Got HealthierOur host Jamie Yuenger may not be going back to school herself, but she shares some valuable information that can help parents make the most of this important time of year, with stories from Care2.com, Yahoo! Shine, our team, and a recipe from Green Lite Bites.
Bring the Farm to the School
We know the school fundraiser routine - wrapping paper, popcorn, chocolates. But who really needs, or wants, all that stuff? Care2 shares an ingenius idea for having students sell CSA shares or subscriptions. Community Supported Agriculture shares mean your local farmers are being supported, the school gets money they need, and families get fresh produce to make healthy meals at home. Who doesn't win in this situation?
Source: Care2.com
Shrink Your Waist and Waste by Starting a Walking School Bus in Your Neighborhood
Not many kids can say they walked uphill either direction to school these days, much less walked at all. Do something for the environment, yourself, and the kids by forming a walking school bus. With a ...