THE RECIPES

8 St. Patrick’s Day Recipes to Make All Week

When St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Tuesday, are we really expected to go all out? Not a chance (even if it is March break for many of us!). The good news is that celebrating St. Patty’s doesn’t have to be squeezed into one evening. Stretch it out, lean into the cozy and turn it into a week of easy, family-friendly meals with a little Irish flair. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just trying to make weeknights feel less…well, weeknight-y, these recipes bring the spirit of the Emerald Isle to your dinner table.

Butternut Squash Shepherd’s Pie
A cozy twist on an Irish classic, this version swaps in sweet butternut squash for a lighter take that still delivers all the comfort.

 Easy Cream Scones
Tender, slightly sweet and ready in no time, these are perfect for breakfast, snack time or an after-dinner treat with a little jam.

Irish Soda Bread with Cardamom
This fragrant spin on traditional soda bread has just enough spicy warmth to feel special.

Beef, Guinness and Barley Soup
If you’re looking for the kind of soup that feels like a full meal and somehow tastes even better the next day, look no further.

Irish Stew with Stout and Parsley Dumplings
Iconic comfort dialled up: tender meat, slow-simmered vegetables and fluffy dumplings that soak up every bit of flavour.

Baked Fish and Chips
All the crispy, golden goodness of a pub favourite, made in the oven for a weeknight win (no deep frying for you!).

Homemade Irish Cream
A smooth, sweet treat that’s surprisingly easy to make at home—perfect for gifting or adding a little something extra to dessert.

Traditional Irish Coffee
There’s still time to make this one tonight…especially since everyone’s Irish on March 17th, right?

THE GOOD IDEA

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THE POLL

How Many Times Have You Heard “I’m Bored” So Far This Week?

Wouldn’t you kill to do nothing? To read books and take naps and go for walks? To sleep late and only be responsible for feeding yourself and nothing else? And yet…

TODAY’S POLL

Results from last week’s poll  

Are you a natural consequences parent?

🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ Yes—consider yourself warned. (22.1%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Sometimes…depending on the mess. (44.1%)
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ I try, but I usually step in. (17.6%)
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Nope. I’m the family fixer. (16.2%)

From our readers:

“This is lifeguard parenting. Watch from a distance. Use your speakerphone, if necessary. Only step in when absolutely necessary.”

THE QUESTION BOX

Is Parenting Harder Than Ever Before?

It certainly feels that way right now, doesn’t it? Between demanding jobs, rising expectations and the constant pressure to “get it right,” modern parenting can feel like a full-time job on top of your full-time job.

Experts say it’s not just in your head. Today’s parents are juggling longer work hours, less support and a culture that pushes perfection and constant one-upping. Add in conflicting advice, packed schedules and the sense that everyone is watching how you raise your kids, and it’s no wonder so many parents feel stretched thin.

But there’s a flip side. Small shifts—like easing up on overscheduling, giving kids more independence and purposefully building a community—can help lighten the load in meaningful ways. Parenting may never be easy, but it doesn’t have to feel impossible.

Curious what’s really driving the panic, and what might actually help?

Tap through for the full story.