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- November 2, 2023
THE ROUNDUP: 15 Recipes to Help Stretch Your Grocery Budget 🛒 🍝💰
We know we don’t need to tell you that the economy is in a downturn—we’re all feeling the pinch and worrying about the R-word (the economic version of Voldemort). If your grocery bill appears to be creeping up a little more every week, you’re gonna want to keep reading for our awesome, inexpensive recipes to make your budget go a little farther.
Here are a few of the recipes in our roundup, but click the button below for all 15 delish, budget-friendly dishes.
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Digital Education Divide: Why Today's Classrooms Must Evolve
Despite technological advancements, modern classrooms often lack digital education. A study by Fuse Insights and Microsoft Canada reveals that only half of teachers teach skills relevant to the future, while digital literacy and citizenship are underrepresented. Explore the importance of bridging the digital education gap and how parents can support their children's digital learning.
THE STARS: What to Expect from Your Little Scorpio ♏️ ✨ 👶
Born between October 22 and November 21, kids born under this sign are passionate, empathetic and emotional, but they can also be standoffish and blunt. Here are three more things to know about your in-house water sign (no, they’re not earth signs!):
♏️ Scorpios can read situations like a book. They’re intuitive and can dissect scenarios in no time flat.
♏️ Scorpios are great secret-keepers. Anything confidential goes in the vault.
♏️ Scorpios are loyal. Once you’ve gained a Scorpio’s love and trust, you’re in the fold forever.
Get the full rundown on the Scorpios in your life—hit the button below.
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5 Tips To Safely Introduce Eggs To Your Baby
Eggs are an excellent source of high-quality protein, essential vitamins and minerals that are crucial for the optimal growth and development of your baby.
THE READ: The Case for Putting Your Marriage Before Your Kids 💕💍 👩❤️👩
Every time we use this story in a newsletter, we get mixed reactions. We’ve received angry emails that suggest we are doing kids a disservice by even suggesting a relationship should come before kids, and we’ve received emails thanking us for a fresh perspective. The bottom line is, you’re the only one in your shoes, and we respect that.
That said, if any part of you feels guilty when you prioritize your partner/relationship over your brood, don’t. Here’s why:
💕 It’s good for your kids to see a strong bond between their parents.
💕 It’s important for your happiness, which will spill over to your kids.
💕 Tiny gestures go a long way, and those only take a few minutes at a time.
💕 Focusing on your relationship actually means focusing on your family, and there’s nothing wrong with that.
For more reasons that it’s okay to make your relationship your top priority, hit the button below.
POLL OF THE WEEK: Do you ever prioritize your partner over your kids?
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Giving Your Kids the Gift of “No” 🚫👨👧😑
If you struggle to tell your kids no, watch this comedian. He makes it seem like the most fun ever. And if the reel doesn’t do it for you, maybe this will: Studies show that setting boundaries for kids is one of the best things you can do for them. Teaching kids that they won’t always get exactly what they want helps them to learn to deal with discomfort, develop patience and even feel safe. So don’t feel bad—you’re just doing your job.
WIN a Foldable High Chair from Munchkin + MORE
We are giving one lucky parent a chance to win a collection of fantastic items that will kickstart your family planning journey. From a space-saving high chair and baby friendly dish soap to cough and cold syrup and online wills and estate planning, these prizes have got you covered.
