The Skin Cancer Foundation Offers Sun-Safety Tips for School

New York, NY (September 1, 2015) - While sun protection is often associated with hot summer days, harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays are present year-round and can be just as dangerous on the schoolyard as they are at the beach. Because UV rays are associated with about 86 percent of melanomas and 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers, children must be diligent about sun protection when they head back to school. Parents also play a role, by teaching kids to lead a sun-safe lifestyle.

Utah Educational Savings Plan and Step Up Utah Launch 2015 “Make Your Mark” Bookmark Contest

Eight $1,000 UESP college savings scholarship accounts to be awarded to Utah students

(Salt Lake City) In observation of National College Savings Month in September, the Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) and Step Up Utah will award $1,000 UESP college savings scholarship accounts to eight Utah students in kindergarten through 12th grade chosen for their winning entries in the “Make Your Mark” Bookmark Contest.

Emergency management reminder for pet owners

Pet owner tips for natural disasters, emergency preparedness

A little planning on behalf of your household pet or service animal can help reduce injuries, loss and suffering during a disaster. Prepare an emergency response plan and readily accessible kits with provisions for both family members and animals.

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2. No-Bake Cookie Dough Ice Cream 

Raspberry Cheesecake Popsicles

Yield: Makes 8-10 popsicles, depending on the size of your popsicle mold

Ingredients:

1 (8 oz.) package light or regular cream cheese

1/4 cup light or regular sour cream

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/3 cup milk (any kind – I used skim)

1/2 teaspoon McCormick Raspberry Extract

3/4 cup fresh or frozen raspberries (or any berries)

Get a Super Start to Back to School

It’s that time of year again – back to school. Parents know the hustle of school schedules, afterschool activities and the dinner rush all too well, so getting started off on the right foot to set the tone for the rest of the year is important.

Prepare your kids for super moments during the school year and beyond with tips from Brooke White and Summer Bellessa, authors of the well-known blog and YouTube channel The Girls With Glasses, which covers everything from food to fashion, DIY crafts, fun family activities and more.

Producing a Good Egg, Sustainably

While the recent increase in the price of eggs has captured consumers’ attention, the process of producing those eggs and how it affects the price, however, is likely not as familiar.

Apple-Tuna Treasure Chest

Ingredients

• 2 Stemilt Lil Snappers Kid Size Apples
• 1 can (6-ounces) white albacore tuna, packed in water, drained
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon honey mustard
• 1/2 carrot, finely diced
• salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

It’s time for sandwiches to move aside, because this school year bento-box style lunches reign king on campus. Bento boxes provide not only the space for healthy and nutritious food choices, but also creativity. Isn’t it time for lunch to be more fun?