Planning a Halloween Bash?
ArticlesAs SAGE's Event Planner, I thought I'd share some tips and tricks that both kids and adults will enjoy! Say Cheese Capture your guests' creative costumes with a DIY Photo Booth. Find a blank wall in your party space to serve as the backdrop. Grab a basket and fill it with chalkboards and chalk for your guests to make funny signs. Set up a tripod and digital camera and designate a friend to be the picture taker. At the end...
The Chill in the Air
Nutrition, From Our KitchenNovember is just around the corner and many parts of the country are starting to feel the freeze. What’s more satisfying than a bowl of hot oatmeal on a chilly morning? Oats are a whole grain and a good source of fiber (4 grams per 1/2 cup). The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics states that women should consume at least 25 grams of total fiber each day, while men should consume at least 38 grams a day. Oatmeal is a...
The Candy Strategy
Nutrition, From Our KitchenAll foods can fit into a nutritious diet. Yes, even candy. In fact, Halloween is a fantastic opportunity to implement the principles of the SAGE Spotlight Program®, Variety, Balance and Moderation. The goal of the SAGE Spotlight Program® is to encourage a fun and healthy relationship with all food. Teaching your child how to enjoy less nutritious foods, like candy, without going overboard is a useful skill. What better holiday to do that than Halloween? Variety. Let your child test...