Try this fun activity with your kids!  It is proven that a little bit of moving around helps children focus better and longer.  Check out the full lesson pdf HERE.

Growing bulbs indoors requires proper planning due to its lengthy process. Growing bulbs indoors also requires some background knowledge.  What some do not realize is that certain indoor bulbs require chilling, and some do not.  Failure to pay attention to their temperature needs in this stage can lead to some unexpected deformities and stunted growth. Bulbs…

To celebrate weight loss awareness month we will be featuring some Go! activities from our LGEG curriculum.  Try this activity with your kids to get them moving!  Did we mention it is a lot of fun?!  #jmggetactive Check out the full lesson HERE!

Presidential Inauguration Day It’s a well-known fact that United States Presidents support and encourage healthy eating across the country. One way many presidents showed their support was through gardens at the White House. While this president is very popular, it is not common knowledge that George Washington’s property was home to multiple gardens. When George…

Apple Cracker Snacks Looking for a healthy way to snack on peanut butter, or dips?  Check out the way we utilized our apple crackers to enjoy a sweet treat! Slice apples on their side to desired thickness.  You may need to push seeds through to avoid eating them. Add your topping.  We chose peanut butter! Add additional…

Dr. Eunice Bonsi “The Sweet Potato Lady” Dr. Eunice Bonsi and her colleagues of Tuskegee University have been changing lives in Ghana and West Africa since 1995. Bonsi was first introduced to the world of nutrition at a young age by watching her talented mother in their kitchen cooking up Ghanian favorites. For 22 years, Bonsi…

It’s MLK day! MLK day is a fairly new national holiday.  Shortly after his assassination in 1968, members of congress hoped to make his birthday a national holiday to represent the strides in racial equality that he stood for.  This was no easy task, it took nearly 15 years for congress to observe MLK day…