a produce display from a puyallup area farmers market

10 Ways to Eat Right on a Budget

March is National Nutrition Month. Achieving optimal nutrition without breaking the bank requires a little extra planning before you hit the grocery store. By following these budget-friendly tips for eating right, you can save money and eat healthily.
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Why Competitive Sports are Good for Youth

There are a lot of different ways you can help kids build healthy habits. At the Y, we believe that youth sports are a total game-changer for kids! Organized sports help build confidence, coordination, and character, but they also offer kids the chance to be kids and have fun.
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Black History Month: Why We Celebrate

The origins of Black History Month date back to 1926, when historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History established “Negro History Week,” a week that coincided with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, two key figures in the advancement of African American rights.
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Eleanor tries low impact TRX in a purple tank top at the Morgan Family YMCA.

Fall in Love with Yourself: The Ultimate Guide to Self-Care

Self-love and self-care are all the rage these days, and for good reason. Life can be stressful, and taking time for yourself to recharge and refocus is now more important than ever. But where do you start when it comes to self-care?    First things first, let’s talk about what self-care really means. It’s more than just bubble baths and face masks (although those are great too!).
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