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Overseas Military Members Need Your Expired Coupons

July 28, 2011 Around Madison Comments Off
By Kristin Finney
Greene Publishing, Inc.

Have a coupon but it’s expired? Before throwing it away, consider this…Military members who are serving overseas can use expired coupons for up to six months after their expiration date. For many military families that are stationed overseas, their household income comes from one person. This can put those families on a very tight budget. However, there is a way for people back home to help.

There are a few limitations on this deal. The coupons must be Manufacturer Coupons, which means that store or restaurant coupons are out. When the coupons are sent they can’t be more than 30 days past their expiration date. Also when they are sent, the coupons must be clipped together and sorted into “Food” and “Non-food” categories.

It is easy to determine if a coupon is “Food” or “Non-food.” “Food” items are things that people can eat, and would normally eat, that provide calories. So things such as gum, mints, meal drinks, cereal and anything else that is normally eaten, fall into that category. As for “Non-food,” these would be things like cat or dog food, dish detergent, soap, etc.

The coupons can be separated into plastic bags and labeled as “Food” or “Non-food” to make distribution easier. There is no limit to the amount of coupons you can send. People are asked to collect their coupons throughout the month and then send any they collect after the month is up. They ask that you not send more than once a month because it makes distributing them easier.

Families and communities can work together to send coupons overseas as well as individuals. Joyce Bethea is working with local businesses such as the Library to get drop off locations set up in Madison. However, until that time, coupons can be sent to

Coupon Chix Overseas Coupon Program
1260 Conference Road
Cantonment, FL 32533.

 

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April Is Soyfoods Month

April 12, 2011 Health Comments Off

By Kristin Finney
Greene Publishing, Inc.
During the month of April, America will be celebrating and honoring soyfoods month. This means that soyfood advocates will be trying to educate the public about the benefits of soyfoods. Soyfoods offer not only a healthy alternative to our everyday eats, sometimes it even tastes better than its common-foods counterparts. Almost anything can be made using soy; everything from milk to frozen yogurt, hot dogs and burgers, even sausage.
The first thing to be aware of when looking into adding soy to your diet, are the benefits. Soy is lower in fat that their meat counterparts. For example, a soy veggie dog has 70 calories less that a beef hotdog, more than five grams less of saturated fat and 25 mg less of cholesterol! There are soy veggie dogs, soy burgers, soy sausage and much more.
Soy also offers lactose-intolerant people a chance to enjoy foods such as cereal and yogurt. Products such as Silk (soy milk), soy yogurts and soy cheese offer the calcium they need, without the dairy dangers. Being able to consume these products, despite being lactose-intolerant will help to keep their body healthy and make their bones strong.
Some studies even site soy as reducing the risk of breast cancer. Though these claims are not 100%, the more research that is done the stronger the support for this claim becomes. Soy has also been proven to play an important role in the prevention of heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis. A good soy regimen should begin at childhood and continue throughout life. It is simple to add soy to a child’s diet and allow them to begin to love soy foods. Putting some soy yogurt or cheese in their lunch box will allow them to consume soy products, without even knowing that they are. Soy encourages children to maintain a healthy weight and will make their bodies healthier and stronger. Eating soy regularly is also a great way to maintain a healthy weight during childhood.
The benefits of soy are so vast that it is nearly impossible to explain them all. Combining a soy diet with plenty of exercise is both healthy and fun. Soy is often described as the fountain of youth of the food pyramid. Adding soy to your families diet is easy to do and extremely beneficial.

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SpringTime Tallahassee 2011

March 31, 2011 Uncategorized Comments Off

Downtown GetDown – April 1, 2011
Capital City Bank and United Way of the Big Bend, along with our partners and sponsors are proud to present the eighth annual Capital City Bank Springtime Tallahassee Downtown GetDown. Join us Friday night from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the Adams Street Commons as we kick off the weekend festivities at the GetDown street party. Dance the night away to live music, delicious food, and street entertainment. Open to the public. For more information visit www.uwbb.org or call (850) 487-8087

Andrew Jackson’s Florida Legacy Exhibit – April 1, 2011
The Florida Historic Capitol Museum welcomes you to the opening of our newest exhibit Andrew Jackson’s Florida Legacy from 5 – 8 p.m., Friday April 1. The event is Free to the public and will feature a special guest speaker at 6:30 p.m. in the restored House of Representatives Chamber.  Come Enjoy an evening at the Historic Capitol, with free food and activities. More information at (850) 487-1902 and on the web at www.flhistoriccapitol.gov

Florida Historic Capitol Museum
Springtime Celebration- April 2, 2011
The Florida Historic Capitol Museum welcomes you to its first annual Springtime Celebration. Come visit the Florida Historic Capitol Museum, Saturday April 2, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for special tours, programs and an opportunity to meet the museum staff. The event is FREE to the public and 100% of donations support our educational programs.
12:30 p.m.- “Meet the Exhibit Curator” Andrew Jackson’s Florida Legacy
Meet with museum staff for a special tour and discussion about the Historic Capitol’s newest exhibit Andrew Jackson’s Florida Legacy.
1:30 p.m. -“Meet the Collector” Buttons ‘n Badges, Ads ‘n Chads
Don’t miss this special opportunity to see one of our most popular exhibits in its final days and to meet collector John Clark for a special presentation about his collection of political memorabilia dating back to George Washington.
More Activities TBA
More information at (850) 487-1902 or on the web at www.flhistoriccapitol.gov

Presented by our Title Sponsor
Tobacco Free Florida.com

Gulf Winds Track Club presents the
Springtime 10K and 1 Mile
The Gulf Winds Track Club presents the Springtime 10K/5K/1 mile road race on Saturday, April 2, 2011. The race will take place in Downtown Tallahassee and is a USATF certified course. The course begins with a 3/4 mile downhill stretch, covers rolling hills through the beautiful Meyers Park neighborhood and finishes flat and fast one half mile from the start area. The 1 mile race will begin at 7:45 a.m., followed by the 10K and 5K races starting at 8:10 a.m. For more information please visit www.gulfwinds.org; email jalexander98@comcast.net or call Judy Alexander at (850)383-1361.

Springtime Tallahassee Grand Parade
10:30 a.m.
The 43rd Annual Springtime Tallahassee Grand Parade will see “What’s Cookin?…Springtime Tallahassee” on April 2nd at 10:30 a.m. The parade begins at the intersection of Monroe Street and Thomasville Road and travels south on Monroe Street past the Florida Capitol ending at Gaines Street. The first Springtime parade featured many costumes and only horse drawn units. Today, the parade still includes horse-drawn carriages to provide a bit of nostalgia; however, it also boosts elaborately clad characters and spectaular mechanical floats from all over the southeastern United States. Springtime Tallahassee is considered one of the biggest southeastern parades and craft shows, attracting over 70,000 spectators.

Jubilee in the Park 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Let the good times continue…as the Jubilee winds its way through downtown Tallahassee offering a plethora of sights, sounds, and activities. Music, food, arts and crafts will abound. Arts and Crafts booths will showcase over 250 local, regional and national vendors. There will literally be something for everyone. The Jubilee will take place off Monroe Street on Adams Street, Duval Street, Park Avenue, and College Avenue.
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Food Court
Adams Street
The food court will offer a wide variety of cuisines with international flavors, bringing a little something for everyone! Delight in the “Flavor of Tallahassee” with the likes of grilled sweet corn, Greek specialties, kettle corn, corn dogs, and so much more!

Kid’s Park
Duval Street & Park Avenue
This fantastic day of fun filled activities include aquarium touch exhibit provided by Gulf Specimen Marine Lab, face painting, inflatable attractions, games, snow cones, and more.

Cooking Demonstration
McCarty Park
Park Avenue Chain of Parks
Join us for the ‘What’s Cookin’ Demo at the Jubilee in the Park from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. with special guests from Keiser University, Publix, New Leaf Market, and our very own, Richard Musgrove!

Rock Jazz Blue Stage
Jefferson Street & Adams Street
Live music by the following acts from great local and regional acts.

Community Stage
College Avenue and Duval Street
Come support some of the best performing and musical acts from our community!! Acts include local dance teams, ballet, performing arts, and more.

Main Stage Music Festival – 12 noon – 5:00 p.m. at Kleman Plaza
Wind your way down to Kleman Plaza to take part in the Springtime Tallahassee Seafood Festival, BeerGarden, and live regional entertainment starting at 12:00 noon. Come taste some of the best seafood offered from along the Florida Coastline as you dance the day away with some of our incredible entertainment acts that are sure to ROCK Kleman Plaza making it impossible to stay in your seat.

Springtime Tallahassee Seafood Festival & Beer Garden- 12 noon – 5:00 p.m.
at Kleman Plaza
The fifth annual Seafood Festival will offer a variety of cuisine guaranteed to ignite your taste buds. Come taste the best seafood around from vendors joining us from across the Florida coastline. Menu items include: crab fritters, Baha fish tacos, grilled crab cakes, grouper platters, calamari, crawfish etouffee, and much more!

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