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Snack Attack! 5 Epic Recipes to Try This Weekend

It’s the perfect weekend to make a totally awesome snack spread. It’s supposed to be ridiculously cold in many parts of the country (yes, still), plus the Oscars air on Sunday night and you know you’ll need good snacks for the red carpet pre-show. So, stay home, whip up some of these savoury treats and snuggle in for a cozy winter respite.

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Classic Nuts and Bolts (with 7 Flavour Variations!)
Also known as Chex Mix, this jumble of yummy things can be tailored to your family’s favourite flavours.
Three-Ingredient Kale Chips
Don’t knock ‘em ‘til you try ‘em. They’re crispy, salty and totally addictive.
Fried Pickles
These are way easier than you think, and you don’t have to leave home to get them.
Spicy Asian Chicken Wings
Sweet heat is the name of the game with this take on wings.
Cheesy Pull-Apart Pizza
Sometimes called bubble bread or monkey bread, your kiddos will love this fun approach to pizza.

Can Your Family Unplug for a Whole Day?

It probably seems like a no-brainer—of course you can—but if you stop to think about it, would it really be as painless as you imagine?

Well, give it a shot. The Global Day of Unplugging is coming up from sundown on March 7 to sundown on March 8, and the idea is to spend an entire 24 hours fully present and in the moment with your friends and family—sans any type of screen. You’re going to disconnect in order to reconnect with the people you love. Click through for the whole story, and for a list of fun ways to make the most of your time together.

And, in the meantime, tell us…

The results of last week’s poll:
How do you feel when your kids are posted on social media without your knowledge?

🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ It has never happened. (24.4%)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ I've asked the poster to remove the image right away. (24.4%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I don't mind as long as it's the private account of someone we know well. (44.4%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ It doesn't bother me. (6.7%)

My Partner and I Feel Like Roommates—What Are Some Easy Ways to Reconnect?

A reader recently sent in this question and it couldn’t have come at a better time because this week marks the launch of a new column at ParentsCanada—”The Heart of the Matter” with relationship coaches Carina Reeves and Matt Hilliard. Every month, they’ll weigh in on a query sent in from our readers (if you have something you want to ask, just reply to this email! We’ll never publish your name).

Carina and Matt actually went above and beyond with their answer to this outreach and gave us four simple, doable habits you can do every day to reignite your relationship.

Tap the button below for the goods (and they really are easy, so make sure you click through for the details…and no, they aren’t all about sex).

Start your day with connection
Stay connected throughout the day.
Make coming home a loving ritual.
End your day with intimacy.