A rotisserie chicken is basically a dinnertime superhero. It should come with a cape affixed to the lid of its little plastic clamshell. We know what you’re thinking — “What’s so great about it? It’s just chicken.”

No. It’s not just chicken. It’s a ready-for-action base for so many easy recipes. When the protein is already cooked, you’re just minutes from getting dinner on the table. Click through for six smart, yummy ways to use this brave hunger-fighting champion. (Too much? Well, we really love a rotisserie chicken hack!)

🐓 Sesame Ramen Salad with Chicken and Celery
🐓 Chicken Quesadillas
🐓 Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps
🐓 Thai Chicken Soup
🐓 Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
🐓 Rainbow Fresh Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

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Is it just us or does “My Heart Will Go On” make everything 50 to 75 percent sadder or funnier? But we digress. We’re 100% guilty of tossing or donating a neglected toy only to have to account for it later, so we feel this dad’s pain.

If you want to avoid this heartbreaking 💔 🤣 situation in your household, consider putting toys and stuffies into storage for a bit before donating, to see if your kiddos have really outgrown them. This is just one smart tip in our roundup of how to make old toys seem new again.

Results of our last poll:
What is your kiddo's favourite bedtime stall tactic?

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 They need a drink or a snack like RIGHT NOW. (43.4%)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ They need a cuddle before they can fall asleep. (20.75%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ They need just one more story. (9.4%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ They need their favourite [insert stuffy or toy here]. (9.4%)
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Other (16.9%)

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When the mercury dips too low, outdoor play can be no fun at all. It can also be dangerous, depending on just how cold we’re talking. And while it has been a fairly mild winter in much of the country so far, we’ve had a couple of really cold snaps—with more to come, no doubt. So, be ready—check out our roundup of fun indoor activities that don’t involve a screen (gasp!). Here’s a sneak peek:

❄️ Host an open mic night. Or daytime, or evening… Whether the kids are telling jokes, singing songs or doing their favourite monologue from Encanto, they’ll love having a captive audience.

❄️ Play dress-up. It has probably been a long time since you dawned a costume, but your kids will remember you in a dress-up getup forever. Want to really make their day? Let them play dress-up in your closet.

❄️ Start a family scrapbook. It’s true that we all have cameras on the ends of our arms these days, with the advent of the smartphone, but there’s something to be said for turning the pages of family history. Print out some of your favourite photos, get out the markers and stickers, and start making (paper) memories.

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