THE RECIPES

Your Easiest Thanksgiving Ever (With All the Trimmings!)

Holiday meals are personal. Everyone has their secret family recipes, whether it’s your grandmother’s stuffing or your great-uncle’s pie pastry. But sometimes those older recipes are labour-intensive, and frankly, who wants to spend a long weekend in the kitchen? So, with that in mind, we combed our archives for the easiest, tastiest Thanksgiving dishes we could find, from perfect mashed potatoes to flavour-packed roasted veg—so you can spend less time cooking and more time with the ones you love.

If you’re looking for a fuss-free Thanksgiving menu, this is it. Tap each recipe title for the details.

Dry-Brined Roasted Turkey
Classic Cranberry Sauce
Best-Ever Mashed Potatoes
Bread Stuffing
Balsamic Roasted Vegetables
Cider-Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Make-Ahead Pumpkin Pie

THE RESOURCE

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THE POLL

What Have You “Rebranded” for Your Kids?

Okay, this one cracked us up (and reminded our editor, Katie, of the time her grandpa told her thunder was just “the angels bowling” when she was afraid). It’s true, though, that we often find ourselves rephrasing or offering a new narrative for things that seem scary, overwhelming or new, to soothe worried or frightened little ones. Do you find yourself “rebranding” a lot? What’s your best one so far? 

TODAY’S POLL

Results From Our Last Poll

Can you see “the joy effect” at work in your household?

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ I’ve never noticed how my happiness rubs off on my kids. (10%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ My mood sometimes has an effect. (20%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 My kids are absolutely influenced by my joyfulness (or lack thereof!). (70%)

ICYMI: Click here to read more about “the joy effect” and why it’s so important for you and your family.

THE GRANDPARENTS

What to Do If Your Grandkids Are Awkward Around You

The more we hear from grandparents, the more we know that relationships with grandchildren take shape in different ways, for all kinds of reasons. If your grandchildren are a little shy or uncomfortable around you right now, all is not lost. We spoke to Dr. Daniel Chorney, a clinical psychologist who focuses on using evidence-based methods to assess and treat paediatric anxiety and related disorders, for his expertise on the issue. Click through for the Q&A.

THE QUESTION BOX

I Have Teenage Kids But I’m Considering Having a Baby—Is This Nuts?

It’s all about context, isn’t it? Just ask ad exec Jenn Dunstan, who decided to have another baby while raising two teenagers—and couldn’t be happier about it. What might sound a little wild on paper has brought her unexpected peace in practice. Between client calls, rugby games and toddler naptimes, Jenn has found a new rhythm that blends big-kid milestones with small-kid magic, proving that sometimes the best chapters start when life already feels full.

Read Jenn’s full story to see how she’s finding calm in the chaos.