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Wednesday, May 20 – Healthy You Exercise class will meet at 9 a.m. at the Extension office. Wear cool, comfortable clothes, supportive shoes and bring water to drink.
Thursday, May 21 – Looped with Love Crochet MHV Club – will meet at 10 a.m. atthe Extension office.
Friday, May 22 – Healthy You Exercise class – will meet at 9 a.m. at the Extension office. Wear cool, comfortable clothes, supportive shoes and bring water to drink.
Monday, May 25- Extension office Closed for Memorial Day Holiday
Friday, May 27 – Healthy You Exercise class will meet at 9 a.m. at the Extension office. Wear cool, comfortable clothes, supportive shoes and bring water to drink.
Wednesday, May 27- – Friday, May 29 – 4-H Club Congress at Mississippi State University
Friday, May 29– Healthy You Exercise class – will meet at 9 a.m. at the Extension office. Wear cool, comfortable clothes, supportive shoes and bring water to drink.
Monday, June 1 – Sewing for Service- will meet at 9 a.m. at the Extension office. Volunteers are needed to sew, iron and cut out.
Monday, June 1 – 4-H Home School – will meet at 1:30 p.m. at the Extension office. We are starting a new Puppet series, so if you are interested in learning about Puppetry join us.
Tuesday, June 2 – 4-H Terrific Tuesdays – Fun with LEGOs – will meet 2:00-3:30 p.m. at the Extension office. This is a free program and open to all kids ages 5-18. Younger children (under the ages of 7- should be accompanied by an adult).
Wednesday, June 3 – Healthy You Exercise class – will meet at 9 a.m. at the Extension office. Wear cool, comfortable clothes, supportive shoes and bring water to drink.
Thursday, June 4 – Looped with Love Crochet MHV Club – will meet at 10 a.m. at the Extension office.
Friday, June 5– Healthy You Exercise class will meet at 9 a.m. at the Extension office. Wear cool, comfortable clothes, supportive shoes and bring water to drink.
Tuesday, June 9- 4-H Terrific Tuesdays – Fun with Bugs – will meet 2:00-3:30 p.m. at the Extension office. This is a free program and open to all kids ages 5-18. Younger children (under the ages of 7- should be accompanied by an adult).
Wednesday, June 10 – Healthy You Exercise class will meet at 9 a.m. at the Extension office. Wear cool, comfortable clothes, supportive shoes and bring water to drink.
Wednesday, June 10 – Create MHV – Project: Clothespin Cross Wall decor, Project Leader: Elsie Harrison, All supplies will be provided for $10. Please contact the Extension office to reserve your spot by Friday, May 5 th .
Friday, June 12– Healthy You Exercise class will meet at 9 a.m. at the Extension office. Wear cool, comfortable clothes, supportive shoes and bring water to drink. Friday, June 12 – Project Achievement Day – Northeast Mississippi Community College – Booneville.
Friday, June 12 – Deadline to Register for June 4-H Cooking Kit. The cost is $15 per kit and includes: recipe, ingredients, fun activities and kitchen tool.
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Clean your pantry
Donate unwanted items to food banks to reduce clutter.
Organize according to product type so you can more easily see items that need restocking, using baskets if you can fit them:
Grains
Pasta
Cans of beans
Bags of lentils, nuts, and seeds
Oil and vinegar
Cans of tomatoes
Snacks
Syrups and honeys
Organize and clean your refrigerator.
Take items out shelf by shelf. Discard anything that is out of date or spoiled. Restock the refrigerator to be produce-forward, using drawers for salad produce, cooking produce, and fruits.
Prep your produce to get a start on the week. If fruits are rinsed and ready to go at eye level, they will get eaten more often. Fill up a pitcher of water or tea as better options than sodas.
Organize the freezer
Dedicate the drawer to leftovers. Then dedicate shelves for seafood, poultry, meat, grains, and ice cream. This way you can see what needs restocking at a glance and find and rotate things more easily. Discard anything that won’t realistically get eaten or it is freezer burned.
Create prep areas on your counter space
Take stock of your cooking equipment and knives. Do items need to be replaced? Or would you like new ones? Make a list and watch for sales or purchase on Facebook Marketplace. A clean kitchen makes meal prep easy and enjoyable.
Adopt small habits that make a big difference:
Empty the dishwasher daily
Wipe counters after each meal
Do a quick fridge, freezer, and pantry check weekly before going to the store
Article source: https://www.foodandhealth.com/blog/spring-clean-your-kitchen-for-better-faster-healthier-meals
