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My Game Plan to Protect Kids from Junk Food this Holiday Season

December 24, 2014
On a recent Sunday in my church, a nice lady tried to feed my 18-month-old a piece of chocolate. She wasn’t happy when I politely said "no." “Come on, why don’t you give him a treat? It’s just a leftover Halloween candy,” she said, turned to my child, “I’ll give you a treat when mommy is not around...
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We’re Showing Off, Taking a Bow and Celebrating #2014!

December 23, 2014
With the year coming to a close, we took a look back and can say unequivocally, it’s time to show off, take a bow and celebrate 2014 for all we accomplished, together , on food related issues. Raquel-Negron-Migdalia-Rivera-Monifa-Bandele-Storybook Delivery_MomsRising.org_.jpg We’re Showing Off… In...
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What’s Fuglier than an Ugly Christmas Sweater?

December 18, 2014
Over the years, I’ve received a few ugly Christmas sweaters. My favorite was a bright red sweater with too many dancing reindeers that I received when I was about 10 years old. At the time, I didn’t know it was ugly. It had to be pointed out to me by a dear, older friend – she was 11 and I couldn’t...
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Seven Reasons Why #MomsLove MichelleObama!

December 17, 2014
There are so many legitimate reasons to #ThankMichelleObama, schools and the USDA this year! Here's a countdown of some of my favorites: 7. #MomsLoveMichelle for prioritizing kids’ health! One in three kids in the U.S. is at increased risk for nutrition-related diseases like Type II Diabetes. (1)...
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#FoodFri Tweetchat: Food and Fitness with @SaludToday

December 12, 2014
With the New Year just three weeks away, we're excited to host a Food and Fitness tweetchat that will jump start your healthy resolutions TODAY! Join @MomsRising and @MamasConPoder as we chat with @SaludToday on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 1pm EST /10am PST. Food and fitness go hand in hand. You...
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Making Simple Holiday Wreaths: yes, you can do this!

December 11, 2014
I love making DIY holiday gifts for friends and family. I can put a personal touch on items, make something meaningful, and learn a new craft too. It's a win-win. I get a lot of my crafting know-how from my mom, who set the bar high early by making things like puppet invitations for my first...
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#FoodFri Tweetchat: Save School Lunch!

December 4, 2014
Have you heard the news? Congress plans to roll back school lunch while parents and families prepare for their winter break. They're hoping we'll be too busy to notice. But, they have underestimated us! This #FoodFri, Friday, December 5, 2014 at 1pm, EST/10am, PST, @MomsRising and @CSPI will be...
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URGENT: Congress plans pre-holiday attack on school lunch!

December 3, 2014
While many parents are focused on the holidays, some members of Congress are trying to roll back nutrition guidelines in school lunch!! Setting our kids up for more nutrition-related diseases is not the way for Congress to wish families Happy Holidays. We need your help again today to protect the...
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Good Food Force Weekly Update: Reasons Why We're Thankful

December 1, 2014
Happy holidays! We're sharing a few inspiring bits to get the holiday started off on the right note! As well as some reasons why we're so thankful for YOU, Good Food Force! 1. THE HOT LINE * This Month: 1000 Moms Encouraging Schools to Keep It Up! We're so inspired by the almost 1000 moms who...
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#FoodFri Tweetchat: Join the Healthy Holiday #Recipe Share!

November 28, 2014
Got a favorite veggie dish? A scrumptious recipe for a holiday roast? Savvy ideas for leftovers? Healthy desserts that keep people asking for more? Join the #FoodFri healthy holiday recipe share! We're having a virtual holiday potluck and you're invited! On Friday, November 28, 2014, at 1pm EST /...
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