THE RECIPES

12 Tasty Brunch Recipes to Try This Weekend

Gorgeous spring days call for brunch. (It’s like a rule or something.) A plate of something delicious, a cup of coffee and a little sunshine can work wonders for your mood. So, whether you’re celebrating the moms in your life this weekend or just hoping to enjoy a great meal on a beautiful morning, we’ve got you covered. Read on for a dozen recipes that should make the brunch cut.

Tap each title for the full recipe.

Baked French Toast Casserole with Streusel
Cherry Cheese Blintzes
Salted Caramel Sticky Buns
Easy Quiche Lorraine
Apple Dutch Baby
Broccolini Frittata with Crispy Potato Crust
Sourdough French Toast with Chantilly Cream
Easy Eggs Benedict
Fruit Salad with Mint, Honey and Lime
Strawberry Sour Cream Muffins
Huevos Rancheros Omelettes
Blackberry-Almond Snacking Cake

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THE POLL

Do You Let Your Kids Pick Their Own Outfits?

When babies are babies, you get to control…well, everything. And they don’t object to what they’re wearing as long as the clothing isn’t scratchy or uncomfortable, so you’re on wardrobe duty, no questions asked. But then your baby grows into a toddler and learns a new word…”no.” They also tend to develop preferences (or full-on hatred) for types of clothes or fabrics. All of a sudden, you’re negotiating with your three-year-old about why they can’t wear their bathing suit to daycare in February.

Experts say giving your kids more autonomy can be a good thing, and allowing them to choose their clothes can be an easy way to start. But for some parents, the wacky outfits toddlers and early school agers come up are just too much. So, we want to know…

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Results From Our Last Poll

How do you feel about air fryers?

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I can’t live without mine (so more air fryer recipes, please!). (36.6%)
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ I have one but I don’t use it as much as I thought I would. (28.9%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ I have one and never use it. (6.7%)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ I don’t have one. (20%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ I don’t want one. (7.8%)

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THE RESOURCE

When Your Toddler Joins You at the Table

Introducing your toddler to family mealtime can lay the foundation for great eating habits and good table manners. Tap the button below for some tips and tricks on how to make this a smooth and enjoyable transition for everyone at the table.

THE QUESTION BOX

Mother’s Day Is Hard for Many of the People I Love—How Can I Help?

Mother’s Day is a tough event for so many people—those who can’t or are struggling to have children, those who have lost children, those who are estranged from their mothers, those who never knew their mothers, those with mothers who have passed away…the reasons are endless. (The same goes for Father’s Day next month, too.)

Knowing this, we can go the extra mile to make sure we are being sensitive to those who find Mother’s Day challenging. Here are just some of the ways you can be thoughtful:

• Host a brunch or dinner this weekend without a Mother’s Day theme. Give your friends and family somewhere to be where they won’t be reminded about what they don’t have.

• Reach out with gentle words, and without assumptions. A simple, “Thinking of you” or “I’m here if you need me” text can go a long way. Don’t expect a response—grief is complicated.

• If you know a mom who doesn’t have a partner to organize a celebration, include them in yours. (Our editor, Katie, is a single mom and so many people have helped her kids to honour her on Mother’s Day over the years.)

No matter what you do, the bottom line is kindness. Do your best to remember those around you and how their experiences differ from yours. This is a great example to set for your kids, too.