Pumpkin baked goods and drinks are on the menu at every coffee shop, pick-your-own-pumpkin patches are open for business and fall fairs are in full swing. It’s officially fall, y’all! To mark the occasion, we’ve rounded up four delicious pumpkin recipes the whole family will love. Hit the recipe name below to get the goods:

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A delightful and savory snack that's perfect for any occasion! These pinwheels are made with fluffy scrambled eggs cooked with fresh spinach, flavorful ham, and melted cheese. Rolled into a soft tortilla and sliced into bite-sized pieces, they are not only visually appealing but also bursting with delicious flavors.

Okay, so anyone who was a teenager or young adult in the early 2000s loves a good Mean Girls reference. “On Wednesdays, we wear pink” is now pretty much universally understood. And while the parody flick is hilarious (though perhaps a little too true), it’s not funny when your kids are up against a mean girl. Bullies of all kinds are a nasty part of the school experience, but girls can be especially cruel to each other. If your child is dealing with a mean girl, here some strategies to help them manage:

🟡 Call out the behaviour. Instruct your child to be specific and express their point of view. “You insulting my outfit was mean, and it really hurt my feelings” has more impact than “That was mean.”

🟡 Avoid passive language. Teach your child to be assertive and express, in no uncertain terms, that they want to be left alone.

🟡 Encourage taking a breather. Sometimes the best way to deal with a mean girl is to stay away from her. This can be a challenge for kids if the bully is a close friend, but distance can help the conflict and targeting to die down.

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Name inspiration can be found pretty much anywhere—including your favourite Disney film or show. If your older kids are big fans of the Mouse’s movies, they might have some ideas, too! Read on for a few of our favourite names (and their meanings!) from the Disney vault:

💖 Alice (Alice in Wonderland, meaning: noble, exalted)

💖 Eric (The Little Mermaid, meaning: ruler)

💖 Flynn (Tangled, meaning: red-haired one)

💖 Minnie (Mouse, meaning: beloved)

💖 Sally (The Nightmare Before Christmas, meaning: princess)

💖 Sullivan (Monster’s University, meaning: dark eyes)

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If you need a laugh as the week winds down, this is it. Trying to keep a tidy household when you have kids can feeling like something akin to brushing your teeth while eating Oreos. But have you ever stopped to consider how your kids see your outrage at socks on the floor or an unmade bed? Next time you want to freak out about a minor mess, picture this reel and take a deep breath.

Do kid-made messes make you bonkers? Or have you just learned to deal with disaster? Weigh in by tapping your answer in the list below!