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Best Winter Gear for Kids
We know, we don’t necessarily want to think about the cold weather either, but the proper winter gear for kids can make the cold and snow more enjoyable.
4 Favourites for Batch Cooking Dinners
Cook once, eat twice. Here are our favourites for batch cooking dinners to save you time and money.
Good Behaviour Lunchboxes
If your child is sensitive, or has behaviour issues at all, think about avoiding food colour.
Building a Capsule Wardrobe for Kids
A capsule wardrobe for kids should totally be a thing. Here are the pieces that make it work, swapping in and out of different outfits easily.
Falling Back: Saving Your Child’s Sleep at the End of Daylight Savings Time
It’s almost time for falling back — and that hour can disrupt sleep. Here’s how to approach the time change to help everyone adjust.
10 Toys Your Kids Will Never Get Tired of Playing With (and Won’t Break the Bank)
No matter how hard we try to stick to a budget these days, it seems like we’re paying more than…
Mini Mummy Meatloaves
Meat loaf and mashed potatoes never looked so cute! Using a muffin tin instead of a loaf pan, these mini meatloaves make a great pre-Halloween meal.
A Halloween Playlist: Halloween’s ‘Gravest’ Hits
Here’s a look at our Halloween playlist, which we refer to as Halloween’s ‘Gravest’ Hits. We play this leading up to Halloween, getting ready for the big night!
Spooky Roasted Carrot Soup with Spiced Spider Crackers
When served with a side of homemade spiced “spider” crackers, this roasted carrot soup is the perfect lunch or dinner leading up to Halloween.
Bloodied Baked Ribs
It’s a terrifying twist on classic baked ribs and the perfect meal leading up to Halloween.
6 Ways to Spark Your Passion for Pumpkin
Pumpkins offer a world of possibilities from the crisp, healthy seeds to the fragrant, flavourful flesh. Here’s our favourite 6 ways to spark your passion for pumpkin.
Do You Have a Halloween Candy Plan?
Having an agreed-upon plan for the inevitable candy avalanche that comes with Halloween will help everyone enjoy the holiday, without too many sugar crashes!
A Week’s Worth of Halloween Dinner Recipes
A special Halloween dinner is a nice idea but October 31st is WAY too busy. These spooky recipes are perfect for meals leading up to the big night.
Quick-ish & Easy DIY Halloween Costumes
We’ve outlined 15 quick-ish and easy DIY Halloween costumes that you can cheaply and *somewhat* easily create at home.
Halloween Dinner Ideas
What’s for dinner on October 31? Let us save you all kinds of effort and time trying to think of what to feed them before trick or treating with these Halloween dinner ideas…
Toronto: The Savvy Guide to October
We’re not supposed to play favourites, but October in Toronto is the best! From Thanksgiving through to Halloween and beyond, we’ve got the right things to spice up your month.
Gender-Inclusive Kids Wardrobe Refresh
Is it time for a kids wardrobe refresh? Not everything has to be pink frills or blue athletics. Here are some of our favourite gender-inclusive picks…
What to Do When Your Kid is Being Bullied
“My child is being bullied at school. What should I do?” First of all, know that you’re not alone. Being bullied is an all-too-common experience.
One-Pot Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
Your family with come clamouring to the table for this creamy one-pot pumpkin pasta concoction that’s as short on cooking time as it is on ingredients
Slow Cooker Sausage Bolognese
This slow cooker Bolognese sauce also happens to be flavourful, healthy, and cooks all day while I work.