The scouts are once again removing Christmas trees for residents in Southborough, MA. Christmas Tree pickups in Southborough will take place the morning of Saturday, January 9, 2021. For most of us, it’s a flat $10 fee for any tree. But the Scouts offer to do it for free for seniors, veterans, and members of the Police and Fire departments.To schedule your pickup email troop1trees@gmail.com or call 508-330-2361. Requests will be taken until 8:00 pm the night before. Be sure to provide your name, phone number, and address. Your donation should be in a plastic bag clipped or taped to the top of the tree. The trees must be left at the end of your driveway by 9:00 am that morning.
Whether you're a child or an adult, one simply cannot resist a sweet treat. Kids naturally have a sweet tooth, but too much sugar and empty calories aren't ideal. So if you're preparing them a snack or dessert, make sure you serve a something on the healthier side. Strawberries are a great choice to incorporate in kids' desserts as they're both yummy and nutritious! Try these yummy kid-friendly strawberry desserts at home: Yummy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars What you need: 2 cups small diced fresh strawberries 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup light brown sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Mix together the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, ginger and kosher salt in a medium bowl. Stir in the melted butter and mix until ingredients are well-combined. Take 1/2 cup of the mixture to set aside...