With fall almost here, we’re starting to see stores stocking up on Halloween candy and decorations. While it’s so much fun for kids to go trick-or-treating, no parent wants to deal with the resulting sugar rush that many kids experience at Halloween. One piece of chocolate might not send your child over the edge, but a half bag of Halloween candy certainly will! So why not limit your kids to one or two pieces of candy, or better yet, try some of these healthy Halloween treats.

Fourth of July is all about gathering with family and friends and maybe catching a sparkling firework show or (safely) shooting off fireworks yourself. If you need some last-minute ideas for planning your Independence Day party, we’ve got you covered. You could stick with the more traditional route of a barbecue. Or set your party apart and try a theme. Either way, we have several suggestions to make your Independence Day party a blast.

Spring is here! Days are longer and getting warmer (well in most parts of the country) so who wants to be stuck inside preparing food when the spring air outside is calling. If you’re constantly on the go working and shuttling kids to sports practices and other extracurricular activities, you need quick yet delicious meals that the whole family will love. Get some inspiration for meal planning and cooking with our top spring recipes that are light on calories and big on flavor.

You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! From food to decorations, there are many ways for you to have a fun celebration with family and friends even if you aren’t from an Irish background. And you don’t need a pot of gold to participate in St. Paddy’s Day activities. Budget-Friendly St. Paddy’s Day Activities Parades One of the most popular St. Paddy’s Day traditions is also free!

In Part II of our comfort food series, vegetables take center stage. Just because we’re focusing on vegetables this week doesn’t mean these meals are boring. With the right seasonings and cooking techniques, vegetables can be just as flavorful—sometimes more so—than meat. Get ready to cook some comfort food for the mind, body, and soul! Vegetable-Based Dishes Soups Variation of “Mushroom Soup with Winter Vegetables” A meal can’t get any more flavorful than this hearty winter soup from Country Living.

Now that most of the country is experiencing colder temperatures and hunkering down for winter, it’s the perfect time to share recipes for hearty food, from roasts and casseroles to soups and stews. In this two-part series, we’re revealing mouthwatering meals for both meat lovers and veggie enthusiasts. This week we’re focusing on recipes in which meat is the star. Get ready to cook some comfort food for the mind, body, and soul!