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Chopped Greek Salad, Zucchini Fritters, Fudgy Gluten-Free Brownies and More—5 Quinoa Recipes INSIDE!
Plus, how do you feel about the designer dorm room trend?
THE RECIPES
You Asked, We Answered: 5 Delicious Recipes Featuring Quinoa
If you’ve been here a while, you know that we comb through keyword data every week to see what you’re craving—and this week, quinoa came out near the top. We admit, we didn’t see that one coming. But then we thought about it, and maybe it makes sense: Quinoa is quick to cook, packed with protein and plays well in just about anything, from stews and salads to veggie fritters and even sweet treats. So, you asked and we’re answering. Here are five delicious ways to put quinoa to good use.
Tap each name for the full recipe
THE SOLUTION
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THE SMART SOLUTIONS
Building Kitchen Confidence: Easy Ways To Feed Your Busy Family with Eggs
Feeding a busy family doesn’t have to be stressful or complicated—and we can prove it. Our friends at Get Cracking helped us come up with practical tips for building kitchen confidence with the help of a familiar, affordable staple: eggs. From planning ahead to getting kids involved and leaning into low-effort meals, it’s all about making mealtime easier and more satisfying for everyone at the table.
THE POLL
Just for Fun: Willy Wonka—Yay or Nay?
This meme cracked us up, and we know so many of you ’80s and ’90s babies probably have feelings about it, too. So, here’s the real question: Will you let your kids watch the OG Gene Wilder Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? Or is it too scary and you’re sticking to the new Timothée Chalamet version, Wonka?
TODAY’S POLL
Will you let your kids watch the original Gene Wilder Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory? |
Results From Our Last Poll
How do you feel about the designer dorm room trend?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 It’s over the top—kids should design their own space. (60.7%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ If parents want to spend the money, to each their own. (11.5%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ I don’t mind the idea of getting help but it should be budget-friendly. (16.4%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ I don’t have strong feelings either way. (11.5%)
“Kids need to keep learning independence and decision making, even at this age. Deciding how their dorm should be is part of growing and spreading those wings. Let’s leave them be, just as our parents had zero input about this back in our days.”
ICYMI: Click here for what our editor, Katie, has to say about designer dorm rooms.
THE GRANDPARENTS
How to Make Contributions to Your Grandchild’s Future From Birth
Grandparents contribute to their grandchildren’s lives in countless meaningful ways—from providing childcare and emotional support, to giving financial gifts that can help to secure a child’s future. If you’re keen to know more, click the button below for just some of the ways these contributions, big and small, can shape a child’s development and reinforce family connections. We also offer practical tips for giving in ways that won’t compromise your own life and needs (it can’t be all about the grandkids!).
Some of the topics we cover include the following:
— Stepping in to help out and give the parents a break
— Helping with school pickups or extracurriculars
— Sharing stories, family traditions, recipes and more
— Giving cash gifts or contributing to an education savings plan
— Including grandchildren in estate planning
THE QUESTION BOX
There’s Just Over a Month Left of Summer—What Activities Can We Squeeze In?
What can you still fit in before summer ends? So much, actually! We’ve got 29 (!) quintessential Canadian activities—separated by province—so you can make the most of every day left before school starts. Whether it’s paddling in Ontario, hiking in Alberta or hitting a seafood shack out east, there’s still time to cross a few things off your summer bucket list. Let the scrambling (and memory-making) begin!