Category: Health & Wellness

Will You Be My HOMEMADE Valentine? 4 Ways to Celebrate from Scratch

Sure, Valentine’s Day might be a “Hallmark Holiday” but that doesn’t mean it’s not a good excuse to tell someone you love them! There’s no need to buy pre-cut paper hearts or tape candy to a card, we believe the sweetest Valentine’s Day treats are the ones made by hand. Here are four adorable and…

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Why Do Kids Get Sick in Winter – and What You Can Do About It

Winter is here, which also means cold and flu season is in full swing. But are the two related? Can kids actually “catch a cold” from being outside? It turns out there actually is a reason that kids get sicker in winter, at least when it comes to the flu. Studies show that the flu…

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3 Healthy Breakfast Kids Will Actually Want to Eat

Breakfast is hard. It’s early, it’s rushed, it’s sometimes in the car. It’s even tougher with kids who reject 90% of the options you give them. But sugary cereals and toaster pastries aren’t likely to get them through the school day. So what’s a well-meaning parent to do? Here are three healthy and protein-packed breakfast…

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Oakhurst Celebrates 20th Year as Beach to Beacon Sponsor

Since 1997 Oakhurst has partnered with Beach to Beacon, an event we believe aligns perfectly with our commitment to environmental sustainability, healthy active kids, and community impact through giving. This year, in addition to handing out half-pints of free chocolate milk, we also enhanced our commitment to the organization, becoming the presenting sponsor of the…

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Five Things To Check Off Your Summer Bucket List Before Fall

With the chilly New England fall approaching, now is the time to relish the warm weather- and what better way to do that than to take your kids on an outdoor adventure that they’ll remember forever? Here are five family-friendly day trips sure to please the whole family. 1. Bradbury Mountain State Park  Located just…

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