THE RECIPES

10 Delicious Budget-Friendly Recipes to Make This Week

Groceries are still doing that thing where you want into the store “for a few things” and leave wondering how you ended up spending $50. But feeding your family doesn’t have to mean expensive speciality ingredients. Some of the most affordable staples in the story are incredibly versatile, satisfying and kid friendly.

This is your reminder that simple ingredients and recipes can work wonders in your household. A dozen eggs, a few cans of salmon or tuna, a bag or two of frozen veggies…they all stretch further than you might think. Keep reading for five grocery-budget heroes and two delicious ways to use each of them.

Eggs

Not much stretches the almighty dollar like a dozen eggs. They’re packed with protein, cook up in minutes and can turn leftovers into another full meal with almost no effort. Eggs are truly the ultimate solution for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Use them in…
Basic Frittata
Scrambled Egg Tacos

Beans

Dried or canned, beans are an affordable way to bulk up a meal without taking a hit to your grocery budget. They’re filling, high in fibre and absorb whatever flavours you throw at them, so they’re perfect for everything from salads to pastas.
Use them in…
Garlicky Beans with Broccoli Rabe
Pizza Beans

Frozen Veggies

Frozen veg are picked and packed at peak freshness, which means great flavour year-round. They’re cheaper than fresh, last for months and can be tossed into stir-fries, quesadilla filling or casseroles without any extra prep.
Use them in…
Grilled Vegetable Quesadillas
Rainbow Stir-Fry

Canned Fish

Canned tuna and salmon deliver serious protein and healthy fats at a fraction of the cost of fresh fillets. Plus, they’re shelf-stable, quickly transform into patties or cakes and can make a meal feel substantial without any extra spending.
Use them in…
Tuna Cakes and Potato Wedges
Crispy Salmon Cakes with Mustard and Dill

Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs are typically more affordable than breasts and far more forgiving. They work just as well in a slow cooker as they do in a quick stovetop curry.
Use them in…
Slow Cooker Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs
Chickpea, Mushroom and Chicken Thigh Curry

THE POLL

Do Your Kids Cover For or Tell On Each Other?

When it comes to siblings, loyalty can run deep—sometimes deeper than parents might want. Whether it’s a broken lamp, a sneaky snack or a rule that definitely got bent, kids will either band together in the lie to protect each other or report the facts. What’s the vibe in your house? Tell us: Do your kiddos cover for each other or run to tattle?

TODAY’S POLL

THE RESULTS FROM LAST WEEK’S POLL

Valentine's Day cards: Make, buy or ignore?

🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Make! We love creating our own designs. (24.5%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Buy! We need a good headstart. (57.1%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Ignore! Who needs the pressure? (18.4%)

THE QUESTION BOX

My School-Aged Child Is Still Sucking Their Thumb—How Do I Get Them to Stop?

It’s important to know that many childhood habits, like nail biting, hair twirling and thumb-sucking, are harmless and fade with time, but some can deepen into lifelong patterns if left unchecked. But before you rush to stop the behaviour, it helps to understand why it’s happening.

Self-soothing habits are often linked to boredom, anxiety, imitation or big life changes. The more a behaviour is repeated, the more ingrained it can become—which is why early awareness, gentle redirection and positive reinforcement are important. Experts say identifying triggers, modelling healthier coping strategies and, in some cases, replacing the habit with a safer stand-in behaviour can make a lasting difference.

Click through for expert insights and practical ways to help your child break the cycle without making them feel bad or embarrassed.

Click through for expert insights and practical ways to help your child break the cycle without making them feel bad or embarrassed.

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