5 Easy, Delicious Rice & Noodle Bowls...RECIPES INSIDE!

Plus, we ask readers why types of baby names they prefer. Weigh in now!

February 11, 2025

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THE RECIPES

5 Yummy Rice and Noodle Bowl Recipes You’ll Love

Bowls are where it’s at. A base of rice, noodles, quinoa, bulgur—you name it—topped with your favourite veg, protein and sauce or dressing…what’s not to love? They’re also easy to customize, so everyone in the family is happy. If your kids like bento box-style lunches, this is basically the same idea but levelled up for dinner. Check out the five recipes below and prepare to be bowled over (we couldn’t resist the dad joke, sorry.)

Tap the titles below for details.

Beef-and-Broccoli Stirfry Bowls
Classic takeout flavours made at home = weeknight heaven.
Fish Taco Bowls
This recipe is so good that it’s worth a shot even if your kids think they don’t like fish.
Sloppy Joe Tortilla Bowls
The bowl is a tortilla! We like to put rice in the bottom and add a sprinkling of shredded cheese on top.
Ginger Beef and Mushroom Bowls
Tender beef, julienned veggies and a sunnyside-up egg over noodles…so freaking good.
General Tso’s Tofu Bowls
Crispy tofu tossed in the most flavourful sauce makes for a crowd-pleasing meal.

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THE BITE

Dairy-Free Maple Pancake Pudding with Berries

These super-easy, custardy pudding cups taste exactly like a stack of flapjacks topped with maple syrup and fresh fruit. They are perfect for everything from an after-school snack, to a sweet treat at the end of a dinner party.

THE POLL

Do You Prefer Traditional or Unique Baby Names?

Whether you’re expecting a new addition or not, name preferences seem to be a timeless topic. For some people, tried-and-true, traditional names are the only way to go, citing “the test of time” as the reason behind their choices. For others, originality is key and they search far and wide for the perfect, unusual monikers. This week, we researched the top 75 baby names in Canada in 2025, and so we started to wonder:

Why type of baby names do you prefer?

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The results of last week’s poll:
Do you think you have a favourite child?

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Yes, and I find it really challenging. (13.3%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ I find one of my children easier to relate to, but I make sure to put in the effort with everyone. (9.5%)
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ I don't think so, but that might change. (28.6%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Definitely not. I relate to all of my children the same. (47.6%)

Did you miss our story on parental favouritism last week? Check it out here!

THE QUESTION BOX

How Can I Teach My Kids to Be Kind and Generous?

There’s no denying that it’s a tough time for everyone. Watch even ten minutes of the news and you’re likely to feel like the world is on fire. Your kids aren’t immune to this either; so many little ones have big worries about what they see and read, both globally and locally. That’s why it’s more important than ever to share kindness and generosity whenever you get the chance.

With that idea in mind, we’ve compiled a list of ten easy ways you and your kids can go out of your way to spread love in your community (just in time for Valentine’s Day, too!). Tap the button below to get inspired.