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April 2022
April is National Autism Awareness, Stress Awareness Month, National Donate Life Month
You can find the best resources by clicking the names above.
April 6 - National Walking Day
Celebrate the easiest way to get healthy today with a walk. Getting in 10,000 steps a day is an effective way to improve your health and help prevent type II diabetes and heart disease.
April 10 - Palm Sunday, National Siblings Day
Share your childhood photos and memories with us. Be sure to tag your siblings.
April 11 - National Pet Day
Give your furry or feathered family member a little extra love today!
April 17 - Easter
"The great gift of Easter is hope." ~ Basil Hume
April 22 - Earth Day
Learn a skill that helps reduce your impact on the planet, like bike repair, building a compost bin, making a rain barrel, or patching or altering clothing.
April 27 - Administrative Professionals Day
Take your administrative crew out to lunch and let them know all their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.
April 29 - Arbor Day
Go electronic or digital! Deforestation has many devastating implications, so going paperless is the most immediate way to make an impact. Then, plant some trees!
What’s in season? Peas, carrots, rhubarb, asparagus, artichokes, radishes, leeks, fennel, grapefruit, mango, oranges, tangerines, and mandarins.
Deep Dish Pizza Day is April 5th. Celebrate with a healthy take on the king of pizzas! You can also skip the mushrooms and pepperoni in favor of zucchini, red peppers, and onion.
Switch out your Friday night fish fry for one of these Homemade Seafood Pasta dishes.
Eat your greens! We can’t decide which of these food photos and recipes looks the most crave-able!
Post for 4/7 - It’s National Beer Day and National Burrito Day - Enjoy a Cerveza and a burrito today, then get to the Y in the morning for (insert class name of your choice here)
In Season Spotlight: Leeks. Don’t waste those dark green tops! Rinse well to remove sand and use for soup stock.
April 12 is National Grilled Cheese Day. We’re well aware this sandwich isn’t the epitome of health. Just pair with some roasted veggies or a low-calorie soup for some balance.
What are your favorite Easter meal recipes? Share them with us!
We love breakfast for dinner, but with oatmeal? We found this savory take with all the morning fixings. It’ll be so filling you can take the leftovers for lunch the next day!
This dip has springtime written all over it. Mix plain Greek Yogurt + dill + feta. Serve with an assortment of spring veggies like carrots, radishes, and snap peas.
If you suffer from back problems, there may be some likely culprits you’ve been overlooking. Give your back a rest with exercise, better shoes, or anti-inflammatories.
Interested in fighting back against unwanted phone calls from spammers, scammers, and telemarketers? Then you should read this.
Wallets are getting hit hard, especially at the supermarket. But, it is possible to save money on groceries and eat healthily. Check out these excellent tips and tricks!
Just say “No!” to dead butt syndrome and loosen up those hip flexors after a long day of sitting with these moves from Self.
If 5-letter words are not your thing and you love geography, Worldle might be just up your alley!
Be prepared for all sorts of pet emergencies and download the Pet First Aid App from the American Red Cross. #weather #emergency #disaster #beprepared
Going green? If you’re looking for an easy way to cut down on waste in your kitchen, switch to reusable, durable, and washable paper towels. You can even find compostable ones!
Try repurposing your food. The average American household tosses almost a third of the food purchased a year!
It might be time to clean out your cleaning supplies because disinfectants can expire. Here’s how to tell if yours have lost their effectiveness.
World Central Kitchen is providing thousands of meals to Ukrainian refugees. Consider donating to show your support. #ChefsForUkraine
Search for a list of Earth Day activities in your area. Get in on cleaning up a park, do a walk for a "green" charity, attend a festival, or volunteer at an environmental organization.
#earthday - Look for responsible ways to sell, donate, recycle, or properly dispose of your unwanted stuff instead of sending them directly to the landfill.
Get on board this kid-friendly kindness train! Make and deliver a delicious pasta meal to a local family in need. Visit the website lasagnalove.org to learn more.
April 4 is World Health Day. Celebrate your health by running a 5K, setting new goals, scheduling an overdue doctor’s appointment, or donating nutritious foods to your local food pantry.
Join the St. Jude’s April Facebook Challenge - run or walk 100 miles in one month! Create a team or go solo.
Organize a blood drive for #NationalDonateLifeMonth
Are you hosting Easter Brunch? You might find a new favorite recipe in this mix.
Having strong legs is essential to achieving your fitness goals and making everyday life easier. Give these leg exercises a go and build up your strength.
Snack on this - It’s easy, healthy, crunchy, and a little spicy. Peel jicama, cut into sticks, toss with lime juice, cilantro, salt, and chili powder. Enjoy!
Did you know planks are great for your entire body? We may feel it in our core the most, but they work everything from the arms and chest to the legs.
Are you craving your favorite dip but not all of the calories? Swap out the sour cream for an equal part of plain Greek yogurt. It has a similar texture and tangy flavor, but yogurt contains more protein.
If the color green doesn’t say spring, we don’t know what does! Here are some colorful and healthy recipes to try with all that tasty spring produce.
Pro Tip: Finding the time to get a workout in is often a struggle. It might be tempting to skip the warm-up, but you’re more likely to injure yourself if you do. So take the extra minutes and do a proper introduction.
Cottage cheese has made a comeback. Enjoy it topped with dill, which is full of antioxidants and good for digestion, or with everything bagel seasoning and a few bagel chips for a delightful afternoon snack.
Find an exercise option that meets your lifestyle and start relieving stress today!
Color-code your children's books. Kids love order, and they’ll remember the color of their favorite book and return it to its proper place on the shelf.
Kid-approved birthday cakes? Yes, please! And, they are pretty to boot! You’ll be set all year long with one of these delicious recipes from Martha.
There are so many super cute and easy Easter crafting ideas here, we can’t even stand it!
Looking for World Health Day activities for your kids? Look no further! Have fun while your kids learn the importance of physical and mental health.
This article might be from Teen Vogue, but every parent needs to know how to keep their teens or tweens safe on social media. Good practices for adults too!
April showers bring May flowers, making it a great time to explore the atmosphere in this super fun science experiment!
"Egg hunts are proof that your children can find things when they really want." ~ Unknown
Do you want your children to grow up and be happy adults? Then have them spend more time outside. Research confirms it! (so do I!)
Rainy days call for coloring! Check out these countless and FREE printables.
Go car-free! Teach your children why we celebrate Earth Day and walk or bike to school. It’s good for the body and the environment.
Did you break up with exercise? Ease into a new workout routine at the Y!
Join the Y today and be all that you want to be!
“The clock is ticking. Are you becoming the person you want to be?” ~ Greg Plitt
Spring clean your body, mind, and soul. Come to the Y today!
This spring, take on a challenge and add a new fitness class to your routine. (Add the URL to your fitness class schedule.)
Shake things up this April and challenge yourself on a new workout machine. We have plenty of options here at the Y.
Don’t wait to schedule or register for your Kids’ Day Camps, Swim Lessons, or Summer Child Care. The time to do it is now!
We have new camp options for Summer 2022! (add URL to Summer Camp page)
Supernutrients are one of the latest trends. Have your dietician answer the following - “I need an energy boost. Will taking vitamin B12 help?” or “What’s all the buzz about turmeric? Can it replace anti-inflammatories like aspirin?”
Ask the expert video: What should I eat before and after exercise?
Around Easter, how many Peeps Marshmallow Chicks are eaten?
Answer: 1.5 billion
When and between whom was the first World Series played?
Answer: 1903, Pittsburg and Boston
What spice helps with nausea and motion sickness?
Answer: Ginger
What bird is often associated with Spring in North America?
Answer: Robin
This exercise tool uses your body weight to loosen tight muscles and improve blood flow.
Answer: A foam roller
Who is the Roman goddess of spring?
Answer: Flora
What does the Easter egg symbolize?
Answer: New life.
Which exercise boosts metabolism 24 hours a day, seven days a week?
Answer: Strength training
For Arbor Day. Offer a tree sapling to the first 10 to answer correctly!
What is the name of the violent tree at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the “Harry Potter” series?
Answer: The Whomping Willow
“Strive for progress, not perfection.” ~ Unknown
Spring is when you feel like whistling, even with a shoe full of slush.
~ Doug Larson
Don’t let the scale define you. Remember the 3 Bs - Be active, be healthy, be happy.
"Easter is the only time of year when it is safe to put all your eggs in one basket." ~ Unknown
Start your journey at the Y today!
“A year from now you may wish you had started today.¨ ~ Karen Lamb
¨The groundwork for all happiness is good health.¨
~ Leigh Hunt
“Create healthy habits, not restrictions.” ~ Unknown
¨Look in the mirror. That’s your competition.¨
~ John Assaraf
“Our bodies are our gardens – our wills are our gardeners.¨
~ William Shakespeare
“In the spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours.”
~ Mark Twain