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Spring is upon us! Are you ready to celebrate the warmer weather? Check out the following recipes, tips and resources for making this season fun, healthy, and active!

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Spring Food Fun

After a long cold winter, most of us are ready for lighter, fresh foods like asparagus, peas and strawberries. Here are some tasty recipes for trying this spring:

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Asparagus with Mustard Vinaigrette

Strawberry Chocolate Bites

Strawberry Chocolate Bites

Snap Pea Salad

Bunny face shaped with fruit

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French Toast Bunny Dippers

Keeping Active This Spring

The spring season often means a mixture of warmer and cooler, rainy weather which can make it challenging for needed exercise! Physical activity is important for children and adults of all ages, all through the seasons, rain or shine. Here are a few ideas for staying active in the spring!

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Spring Into Fitness

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Spring Contrasts

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Body Weight Circuit

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Spring is Coming

Spring Family Fun

The warmer weather in springtime can be ideal for certain family activities that'll keep everyone from suffering from the winter blues. Here are a few ideas:

Spring Physical Activity Bingo

Spanish Spring Physical Activity Bingo

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Celebrate Spring - National Picnic Day

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Think Spring, Think Gardening

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Indoor Fitness Activities: What to do During Spring Showers

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