Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2026, No. 4 (July/August)
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Learn the facts behind common home canning myths and how to safely preserve your food. This issue covers home canning practices, including proper tomato preservation, and discover tips for foraging, handling, preparing, and preserving wild foods.
Helping Children Stay Out of Parental Conflict
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Parental conflict is common, but involving children can make them feel caught in the middle and increase stress, anxiety, and behavior problems. The article highlights how triangulation happens and offers ways parents can protect children by setting boundaries, avoiding pulling them into disagreements, and providing reassurance and emotional support.
Supporting Early Communication and Literacy Skills in Infants and Toddlers
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Early literacy starts at birth and develops through everyday interactions like talking, reading, singing, and play. The article explains how responsive “serve-and-return” communication builds early language, brain development, and future reading skills, and shares simple ways caregivers can support learning during daily routines, along with helpful community resources.
Fall Armyworm in Missouri Pastures
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This publication describes the biology and ecology of fall armyworm in Missouri pastures, as well as scouting and management techniques.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Smooth and Zesty Tomato Bisque (Bundle of 25)
Reviewed $10
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF. It is also available printed as part of the NC1 Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes set. Questions? Contact Jo Britt-Rankin.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Ranch Cottage Cheese Veggie Dip (Bundle of 25)
Reviewed $10
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF. It is also available printed as part of the NC1 Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes set. Questions? Contact Jo Britt-Rankin.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Pumpkin Bread (Bundle of 25)
Reviewed $10
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF. It is also available printed as part of the NC1 Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes set. Questions? Contact Jo Britt-Rankin.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — No-Bake Breakfast Bar (Bundle of 25)
Reviewed $10
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF. It is also available printed as part of the NC1 Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes set. Questions? Contact Jo Britt-Rankin.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Pumpkin and Bean Soup (Bundle of 25)
Reviewed $10
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF. It is also available printed as part of the NC1 Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes set. Questions? Contact Jo Britt-Rankin.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Fruit and Yogurt Breakfast Waffle Pizza (Bundle of 25)
Reviewed $10
Quick, nutritious breakfast waffle pizza with fruit and yogurt—easy to make for busy mornings and healthy family meals.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Pumped Up Pudding (Bundle of 25)
Reviewed $10
Quick, nutritious dessert featuring milk, pudding mix, yogurt, and fruit—ready in 15 minutes with clear instructions and nutrition analysis.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Skinny Oven French Fries (Bundle of 25)
Reviewed $10
Quick, healthy oven-baked fries using potatoes, vegetable oil, and spices. Simple ingredients, easy preparation, and nutrition information included.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Hearty Tex-Mex Skillet Supper (Bundle of 25)
Reviewed $10
This recipe card offers a quick and affordable Tex-Mex meal featuring ground beef or pork, tortillas, black beans, corn, and cheese.
Blood Vessel Poster
Reviewed $10
Use this poster to illustrate the difference between a healthy and an unhealthy blood vessel.
Jump Ahead With Food Safety Board Game Poster
Reviewed $10
This 11-by-17-inch poster is designed to be the Jump Ahead with Food Safety game board. It is one posters designed to be used with the Show Me Nutrition, Second Grade curriculum.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Quick and Easy Beef Skillet Supper (Bundle of 25)
Reviewed $10
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF. It is also available printed as part of the NC1 Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes set. Questions? Contact Jo Britt-Rankin.
Hunger Cues Poster
Reviewed $10
Use this poster as an aid to help students understand body cues of hunger and fullness.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Simple Stir-fry (Bundle of 25)
Reviewed $10
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF. It is also available printed as part of the NC1 Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes set. Questions? Contact Jo Britt-Rankin.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Taco Salad (Bundle of 25)
Reviewed $10
Learn how to make a quick, nutritious taco salad with simple ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and detailed nutrition information.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Graham Cracker Treats (Bundle of 25)
Reviewed $10
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF. It is also available printed as part of the NC1 Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes set. Questions? Contact Jo Britt-Rankin.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Peanut Butter Treats (Bundle of 25)
Reviewed $10
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF. It is also available printed as part of the NC1 Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes set. Questions? Contact Jo Britt-Rankin.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Zesty Veggie Pasta Salad (Bundle of 25)
Reviewed $10
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF. It is also available printed as part of the NC1 Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes set. Questions? Contact Jo Britt-Rankin.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Colorful Veggie Pockets (Bundle of 25)
Reviewed $10
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF. It is also available printed as part of the NC1 Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes set. Questions? Contact Jo Britt-Rankin.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Wonderful Winter Squash (Bundle of 25)
Reviewed $10
Explore 25 easy, healthy recipes with winter squash—quick to prepare, budget-friendly, and perfect for nutrition education.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Cinnamon Grape Salad (Bundle of 25)
Reviewed $10
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF. It is also available printed as part of the NC1 Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes set. Questions? Contact Jo Britt-Rankin.