Over 100 elementary schools in Idaho were awarded Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grants.

“Through the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, schools will not only provide more nutritious options to Idaho students but also teach them about the benefits of healthy eating,” Superintendent Tom Luna said.

The program was started by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in hopes to expose students to a larger variety of fresh fruits and veggies, above and beyond what the other USDA programs already offer school kids.

A perk of the program is that students will be able to try new, exotic fruits and veggies while their teachers can use them for fun lesson plans.

The application process for these grants was competitive and funds runs from July 1, 2012 until June 30, 2013.

For more information: Child Nutrition Programs at the Idaho State Depatment of Education.

Every June, I dust off my cowboy boots, pair it with a polka dot sundress and hightail it to The Farm Chicks Antiques Show at the Spokane County Fairgrounds. For self proclaimed "junkers" the show is what Disneyland is to a 5 year old. Really, it's THAT exciting. Trust me.

In this crowd, a slight obsession for all things vintage and fabulous instantly bonds women from across the country. The show features refurbished antique furniture, beautiful, handcrafted home accessories and decor. The search for that perfect vintage piece is all part of the experience.

What started out in a barn in 2002 is now one of the largest show of its kind in the country. Serena Thompson, who lives on Green Bluff, is the entrepreneur responsible for creating the funky and oh. so. fabulous. weekend event.

Thompson has also penned several cookbooks, is a contributing editor for Country Living Magazine, a wife and mom to four boys. Whew! She pretty much rocks.

And now she's getting ready to launch her latest venture, a website called My Favorite Find. I recently had the opportunity to ask Thompson a few questions about her latest project.

AB: Tell me about your latest project My Favorite Find. How did you come up with the idea?

ST: I'd been receiving a lot of mail from all over the world, from readers asking how they could find great events similar to mine or shoppes in their area and from others who were hosting these events and running these shoppes, wondering how they could promote them. I soon realized there wasn't anything for them out there and decided that I'd just create it myself. And My Favorite Find was born.