October 31

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Register for the Monster Mayhem 5k and Monster Mile at The Bates Motel!

HKRS Blog
Healthy Families, Kids Health, Running

Eco-friendly exercise

Exercise is a great way to get outside and enjoy your day, but there are a few tips to make physical activity a little more Earth-friendly! Purchase re-usable water bottles rather than disposable plastic bottles.  Plastic bottles can take decades to decompose in landfills, and even if recycled, energy is still utilized to break down […] >> READ MORE

Skip the afternoon slump with a better lunch!

Find that you hit a slump in the afternoon and feel like your energy is totally gone? Or do you get hangry (hunger + angry) around 3:00 pm and just don’t know how you’ll make it to dinnertime? Well, the answer could be in your lunchbox! Here are some ideas of ways to up your […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Kids Health

Fruity Peanutbutter Protein Wrap

Finding snacks that are good for your kids, travel well, and won’t turn into a giant at the bottom of a backpack can feel like trying to chase a unicorn, but never fear! Vegetarian Times magazine has published the perfect recipe! Have a peanut allergy in the family? Feel free to substitute sunflower seed butter […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, News

In the raw…

Getting your child to eat any kind of vegetable or fruit is a feat in and of itself, but there are times when it’s best to serve them raw versus cooked.  In some cases, when plant foods are heated, their available nutritional content can be altered, reduced, or eliminated altogether.  Vitamin C, common in many fruits and especially […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Kids Health

Snack in a backpack!

Like most other families, after school doesn’t always mean being able to come home as soon as the last bell rings for a homemade plate of cookies and milk.  We are usually running to the next practice, shoving something in on the ride, and getting to the next activity.  A squished snack in my son’s […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Kids Health

Golden Tumeric Pineapple Smoothie

Tumeric has become a ‘buzz word’ on countless blogs, articles, and nutrition facebook pages, but what the heck is it? Tumeric is actually grown as a root, similar to ginger root, but typically it is found in ground form in the little spice containers in the grocery store.  With it’s bright yellow color and mild […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Kids Health, Releases

Sponsor Shout-out: Wham-O!

  Healthy Kids Running Series is a non-profit event, so we rely on our local, regional, and national sponsor for additional monetary support and donations of items for our race bags. This year, we are happy to collaborate with Wham-O, the creator of fun toys like hula hoops and Frisbees! Wham-O will provide a limited number […] >> READ MORE
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