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Indulge Smarter This Summer with Tips from Hood Greek Frozen Yogurt

It is officially summer time in New England with temperatures and activities on the rise. Hood® Greek Frozen Yogurt is the perfect low fat summer cool down for the whole family. With five grams of protein in each serving, Hood Greek Frozen Yogurt is a smarter way to indulge during the summer months. Along with enjoying better-for -you treats, there are many other smart ways to indulge between now and Labor Day. Here are some ideas for summer fun that will have the entire family relishing the season a little smarter.

 

Enjoy Priceless Entertainment – There are always affordable family events in the area to take advantage of during the summer time – from Boston’s Shakespeare on the Common to WaterFire in Providence to the Boston Children’s Museum’s $1 Friday Nights. Check your local community calendar to find frugally fun events near you and don’t forget that Hood Greek Frozen Yogurt is a delicious treat to enjoy when you get home!

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Don’t Sweat the Staycation – You don’t need to get away to have a great family getaway! There are many outstanding destinations around New England that are just a short drive away, such as the activity-rich lakes region of New Hampshire, breathtaking mountains in the Berkshires and the beautiful beaches of the Rhode Island coast. Exploring the local area is a great way to spend time with family, as well as a cost effective getaway.

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Get Outside the House – We all love spending time together in an air conditioned room, but taking advantage of the outdoors in the summer is not only fun, it can help keep the family more active and healthy! Enjoy a hike on a trail, ride bikes into town or go swimming at a nearby lake or public pool. A 2012 study found only 51% of children went outside to walk or play once a day with parents, so making time to get outdoors is a great way to keep family activity levels high all summer long.

 

Reading, Writing and Recreation – Keep a summer journal with your family that documents vacation, daily activities and other school vacation fun. By spending time reading and writing together, it will help keep the kids engaged with their education during school break. Maintaining a journal is also a great way to motivate the family to try new experiences that can be documented for a lifetime.

 

Self-Serve Scoops – Turn your home into an ice cream parlor! Save money on a trip to the ice cream shop by setting up your own sundae bar at home, complete with hot fudge, whipped cream and other favorite toppings. Mix things up by adding better-for-you offerings, like Hood Greek Frozen Yogurt, to turn any ice cream sundae into a smarter snack. Get even more creative by trying new recipes, like this Raspberry Granola Parfait: http://www.hood.com/Recipes/recipeDetail.aspx?id=3517&lb=3511.

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