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Have you checked to see if your points are in?! The quarter ends on a weekend this time, so you have today and tomorrow to finish logging your activities. Now's a great time to make sure you've maximized the categories because Double Points may help you reach your goal! Here are some reminders: You can earn 50 points for watching a media video once per month. You can log preventive care appointments and vaccines under My Care Checklist (found under the Health tab) You can backtrack Healthy Habits and Challenges by clicking the gray back arrow  You can earn 200 points for creating a personal challenge and 100 for joining a personal challenge Click Home --> Rewards --> and scroll down to Participation to log events, nutrition planning, and additional health visits You can log a LiveWell event (Stop, Drop and Move or Let's Do Lunch, etc) for 400 points three times each quarter for a total of 1200 points.  You can log a work skills class or finance webinar (Empower, CAP...

Tax season can cause stress for many. Through education, we can relieve some of this stress. Understand your taxes better by utilizing the resources available through the  Treasury Office .  The site is organized to provide information about paying and filing taxes. Check out these resources: Download the MyMoney.Vermont.Gov  Paying & Filing Taxes  infosheet Learn how to File Taxes Learn how Withholdings Work Learn about Tax Prep and Assistance Checkout Helpful Savings Links

 No, you didn't read that backwards! We've all probably witnessed Breakfast for Dinner save the day. Whipping up some pancakes, eggs, & bacon is a delicious way to get an easy dinner on the table in record time after a busy day. Have you ever considered flipping the script with Dinner for Breakfast? Does it sound weird to you? Hear us out! A great breakfast is one that tastes good, keeps you satisfied for several hours, and supports your energy levels.  They key to this is a power combination of protein, healthy fat, and complex carbs. While some American breakfast staples like a veggie omelet with whole-grain toast nail this combo, others --including the trusty cereal, toast, or oatmeal-- fall short on protein. But here's a game-changer—why not repurpose your dinner leftovers for breakfast? It's a practical and tasty solution. Not sold? Elevate your morning vibes by adding dinner ingredients to your regular breakfast, or adding breakfast foods to your dinner leftov...

  Spring into Wellness! Embrace the season of renewal by prioritizing your well-being. Take a stroll, breathe in the fresh air, and let the energy of spring inspire a healthier you. Remember, self-care isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. Happy Spring and Happy Wellness Journey!

Happy Pi day! Today, 3/14, is the day to celebrate the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter - 3.14!  We like to celebrate by making circle-shaped foods today, AKA, PIES! Celebrate all day long with these healthy recipes!  Breakfast:  Frittata  Start off your day with a veggie packed, protein rich breakfast that you can make ahead and enjoy for several days! Use up the veggies you have on hand, or select your favorites! Lunch: Tostadas Whip up this quick 15-minute lunch. It's a great source of fiber, protein, veggies! Dinner: Pizza  Celebrate with our favorite pie - pizza pie! Sure, you can order out or pop in a frozen pizza, but there's nothing like homemade coming from your own oven. Plus, you can customize it with your favorite veggies, and you won't get charged extra for adding as many veggies as you like! ;) Dessert: Do you think we'd forget dessert on Pi Day?! Not a chance! What's your favorite type of pie? Swap out your regular pie crust for a...

Access VT | A Free Statewide Employee Accessibility Conference Waterbury State Office Complex: 280 State Drive, Waterbury VT March 13 th ,  9am - 3pm Come to 10+ choices for sessions, informational booths, networking opportunities and leadership panel. (Some virtual options will be available.) Session space will be limited, registration available in LINC .  For more information visit the Access VT | An Accessibility Conference Information & Event Page or Sign Up for Email Updates | Microsoft Forms We are delighted we get to participate in this event.  Come visit LiveWell Vermont booth and share with us what wellness means to you!

 Just in time for St Patrick's Day, try out this zippy & zingy green hummus!  The green color comes from blended cilantro - yum! In a blender or a food processor, blend together:  1 can garbanzo beans, (drain & reserve liquid to add if needed) 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup tahini 1/2 bunch of cilantro 2 tsp lime or lemon juice 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp salt 2 oil-packed sundried tomatoes 1 clove garlic 1/2 to 1 whole jalapeno (seeded and de-ribbed if you don’t like spicy) If it is too dry, add the reserved liquid from the can 1 tbsp at a time.  Taste and adjust: Does it need more salt, more lime, more garlic, or more jalapeno? Eat with tortilla chips and veggie dippers, or roll into a wrap with veggies, salad greens, and cheese!

  Here is a preview of the upcoming Healthy Habit Challenge, Mindful Minute.  Each day, track whether you are pausing and being mindful in ways that are meaningful and enjoyable to you. Daily tips offer inspiration, and challenges have a group chat for community support too. Let us know how you like to practice mindfulness, and you can help others achieve their mindfulness goals! Registration opens Friday, 3/8/2024. New to the LiveWell Vermont Wellness Incentive Program?  Learn about eligibility and how to get started here.