Day 1Change Course

Tired of the same old sides? We took this salmon fritters recipe for a test drive, so it’s ready for your table.

Day 2Sweet Smarts

’Tis the season for cookies, goodies, and visions of sugarplums dancing in our heads. While everything is OK in moderation, make sure you know what too many sweets can do to your body.

Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

This helpful chart can keep you in check during the holidays.

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Day 3Holiday History

In 1992, Congress established the Farmers Market Nutrition Program. This provides fresh and locally grown fruits and vegetables to WIC participants.

These are some fruits and vegetables that really shine this time of year:

Never cooked parsnips before?

We have your back. Check out three delicious ways to cook parsnips.

Day 4Words to Celebrate By

Translation

We always hope for the perfect holiday, but the reality is usually a little messier. As much as you can, try to find the joy in those messy moments. Let someone else do the peeling. Have the kids make the place settings. You might find that those little joys can go a long way.

Day 5Pop Quiz

WIC is continually updating its authorized foods to bring you the healthiest options we can. Are you aware of what foods have recently been approved?

Day 6Bowl of Happiness

There’s nothing like curling up with a steaming-hot bowl of soup when the weather gets cold. And our winter bean soup is the perfect recipe. It’s hearty; it’s healthy; and it uses WIC-authorized foods.

Day 7Get the Lead Out

The holidays often bring lots of toys. Be careful when letting your child play with toys, especially those that may be imported or have paint from other countries, as they are a common source of lead poisoning.

How children are exposed to lead

Learn more about the dangers of lead and stay safe this holiday season.

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Day 8Guiding Light

Celebrating around the holidays can get you off your routine. Still, it’s important to keep your health goals in mind. Check out our infographic with general health guidelines to follow.

General guidelines for a healthy diet

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Day 9Fast (and Healthy) Food

The holidays are a blur. Sometimes you just want a quick and easy meal to get you through the night.

Day 10Know Before You Go

Your eWIC card is a safe and convenient way to use your WIC benefits. Did you know that you can easily check your eWIC benefit balance?

You can check your eWIC benefit balance by:

• Checking the WIC App, under Benefits
• Going to the customer service desk at the grocery store and asking them to check your balance at a Point-of-Sale machine.
• Contacting eWIC customer service at:1-877-289-8208.
• Logging in toebtEDGE

Day 11Winter Fresh Veggies

Vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet, and frozen and canned vegetables are an amazing substitute for fresh vegetables in the colder months.

Get more out of WIC!

Check out which frozen and canned vegetables are WIC-approved.

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Day 12Tied Up In a Bow

Nothing puts the finishing touches on a gift quite like a bow. Here are some ways you can create DIY bows for all your wrapping needs:

Twine

Use twine for a natural, rustic look.

Yarn

Perfect for giving any gift a cozy, homespun touch.

Fabric scraps

Got an old scarf or sheet that’s too worn to use? Cut into long strips and give them a second life!