more... > Parishes > Ouachita Parish > Family, Nutrition & Health > Putting Your Freezer to Work [Image: Image of a freezer] Meal preparation can be demanding when you have limited time and a busy schedule. Put your freezer to work by freezing foods that you can have as quick home cooked meals for busy nights. Are You Supermarket Savy? Grocery shopping can be a stressful experience when trying to save money on food purchases. Here are tips for helping you to shop wisely. Keeping Holiday Meals Safe As you head to the kitchen to prepare your holiday feast, keep food safety principles in mind to ensure your holiday meal is safe as well as delicious. There are four simple food safety steps you can follow every day to keep your meals safe to eat. Canning, Preserving & Freezing Foods [Image: Freezing Fruits] Information for safely and properly canning, preserving and freezing vegetables, fruits and prepared foods.  more articles... FNP Smart Choices for Seniors [Image: Image] Family Nutrition Program newsletters provide information on a wide range of nutrition and health topics. Smart Choices for Seniors is designed to provide seniors with nutrition facts specifically targeting older adults. Recipe Corner [Image: Image] Visit our recipe corner. You're guaranteed to find recipes that you'll enjoy! FNP Smart Choices Newsletter [Image: image] Family Nutrition Program newsletters provide information on a wide range of topics including nutrition facts, nutrients that are needed, making nutritious snacks, food safety, getting ready for school with nutritious lunches, easy-to-prepare meals and delicious recipes for the family, especially those on a fixed income. Volunteers for Family and Community Scholarships Scholarship application forms for Ouachita Volunteers For Family and Community and also Louisiana Volunteers For Family and Community state scholarship application forms. The parish scholarships are due by May 31, and the state scholarships by April 10. Childhood Obesity [Image: Image] Parents need to encourage children to be more active and eat healthy.