The kids all got on the bus this morning and summer has officially come to an end. Now, we moms have to start thinking about having enough healthy after-school snacks in the house and prepared dinners for the family. Of course your best bet would be to buy local.
While you can always get fresh pickings at Whole Foods Market, Trader Joes, and Fresh Market, it’s always best to support our local farmers. My community is fortunate enough to have the Smithfield Farmers Market every Saturday from May – October. My kids love going down to our Main Street area every weekend to purchase locally grown cucumbers, tomatoes, melons, corn and a whole plethora of fresh, tasty produce. We can even get eggs, honey, peanuts and pumpkins for Halloween when the season comes around. Living in a rural community definitely has its perks.
While you’re shopping, you might want to bring something along to bring all of those yummy vegetables home safely. I would recommend The Fibrex Group’s Multi-Recycler Bin . While originally designed for recycling at home or in the dorm/apartment, it can also be used as a handy tote for shopping at the market since it has a convenient handle built-in on the container. They even fit nicely into a child’s wagon so you don’t have to carry them around when they get too full.
The Virginian Grown Coalition is a great place to find out where to purchase locally grown items in the State of Virginia. Every state has their own coalition, so just go to your state’s website for information. Always look for recycling containers at the market during your visit.
Happy hunting – here’s to eating well!
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