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10/21/2026

What a fun way to decorate your Thanksgiving table for years to come with your own little turkeys!

**Thanksgiving Mason Jar Vases! 🌼🦃**

1. Wash the jars, remove labels, and dry completely.
2. Paint the **outside** with yellow chalk paint. Let dry between coats.
3. Once dry, use **washable, skin-safe paint** for the handprint turkey. Paint the palm and thumb brown and the four fingers different fall colors, then gently press onto the jar.
4. Add an eye, beak, wattle, and feet with a small brush. Use a white paint pen to write “Thankful” on another jar.
5. Tie raffia around the rims and add flowers!

Let everything dry thoroughly before handling. For fresh flowers, keep the water inside and gently wipe the painted outside clean. 🤎

10/21/2026

When it comes to breastfeeding size doesn't matter! 😊

🤱 Let's clear up one of the most common breastfeeding misconceptions!

MYTH: Women with smaller breasts cannot produce as much milk as women with larger breasts.

FACT: Breast size does not determine how much milk you can produce!

Breast size is largely influenced by fatty tissue, while milk production depends on milk-making glandular tissue, hormones, and how effectively and frequently milk is removed.

Here's what you should know:

💗 Small breasts can produce enough milk to meet a baby's needs.

💗 Larger breasts don't automatically mean a higher milk supply.

💗 Breast storage capacity varies, so some babies may need to feed more frequently than others.

💗 Consistent, effective milk removal helps maintain milk production.

Remember, your breast size doesn't define your breastfeeding ability. If you're worried about your supply, your baby's weight gain and diaper output are more useful indicators than breast size.

💬 Have you ever heard this breastfeeding myth? Share this post to help another parent feel more confident!

10/20/2026

Cute cute cute!

A little spooky, a whole lot of juicy! 🎃👻 Fruity bats, pear ghosts, and a smiling pumpkin bring Halloween to the snack table. Would your family love the ghosts or the pumpkin?

10/20/2026

This month’s WIC-approved food is Nut Butter! 🥜 Nut butters are filled with nutritious fats and are high in protein, making them a great and tasty staple for snacks and meals!

Try creating a fun snack with your choice of nut butter. Make a plate of your family’s favorite fruits alongside a scoop of nut butter as a dip, or add a drizzle of nut butter to yogurt or smoothies for some extra flavor! 🍎🥣

El alimento aprobado por el WIC de este mes es la mantequilla de frutos secos. 🥜 Las mantequillas de frutos secos están repletas de grasas nutritivas y tienen un alto contenido de proteínas, lo que las convierte en un ingrediente básico excelente y sabroso para los bocadillos y las comidas.

Intente preparar un bocadillo divertido con la mantequilla de frutos secos que prefiera. ¡Prepare un plato con las frutas favoritas de su familia y acompañe con una cucharada de mantequilla de frutos secos para mojar la fruta, o agregue un chorrito al yogur o a los batidos para darles un toque de sabor adicional! 🍎🥣

10/19/2026

Have you thought to offer these toast toppings?

10/19/2026

Food Pantry Hours

We look forward to seeing you at your new Dayton Food Pantry/ Regional Food Hub building at 209 Dayton Valley Road, Dayton, Nevada. More about the new building at https://pizenswitchtimes.com/2026/10/12/building-hope-new-food-hub-facility-will-serve-lyon-county-region/

10/16/2026

Helping to prevent allergies means offering these foods early (after 6 months for most infants) and often.

Studies have shown that introducing peanut products early can help reduce a child’s risk of developing a severe allergy. Here are seven other common allergens to introduce early to your child. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hRuGld

10/15/2026

October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day

Losing your baby is an unimaginable loss. WIC honors those navigating this difficult and heartbreaking time, and we are here to support you. 🩵

When you are ready, connect with a WIC clinic for resources and support to help you during this time. You can continue receiving WIC benefits for up to six months following your loss.

You are not alone. WIC is here to care for you during hard times. 💗 also offers helpful resources for families navigating pregnancy and infant loss. Visit www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancyandinfantlossmonth to learn more.

Perder a su bebé es una pérdida inimaginable. El WIC rinde homenaje a quienes atraviesan este momento difícil y desgarrador, y estamos aquí para brindarles apoyo. 🩵

Cuando sienta que es el momento, póngase en contacto con una clínica del WIC para obtener recursos y apoyo que le ayuden durante este período. Puede seguir recibiendo los beneficios del WIC hasta por seis meses después de su pérdida.

No tiene por qué atravesar esto sin apoyo. El WIC está aquí para brindarle apoyo en los momentos difíciles. 💗 también ofrece recursos útiles para las familias que han sufrido la pérdida de un embarazo o de un bebé. Visite www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancyandinfantlossmonth para conocer más.

10/15/2026

Join the Dayton Food Pantry for their grand opening celebration Friday 10/16/26!