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Strawberry Sour Cream Muffins, Blueberry Pancakes, Summer Veggie Salad with Feta—7 Seasonal Recipes INSIDE!
Plus, how do you feel about the designer dorm room trend?
THE RECIPES
7 Incredible Recipes Using Summer Produce
If you’ve hit up a farmer’s market lately, you know this is the best time of year for fresh produce in Canada. From sweet corn and crunchy sugar snap peas to juicy peaches and tart cherries, you can eat the rainbow all month long. Need ideas for your market haul? We’ve rounded up some delish recipes starring your fave summer fruits and veggies to get you started.
Tap each name for the full recipe
THE POLL
How Do You Feel About the “Designer Dorm Room” Trend?
Our editor, Katie, is still a few years away from sending her kids off to college or university, but the trend of parents spending a fortune to create “designer dorm rooms” made her pause—and rant (you can read it—and see a picture of her dorm room—here). She argues that it’s a formative experience for kids to create their dorm room aesthetics themselves—picking out their own bedding and accessories, taping up photos and artwork and creating a space that feels personal and comfortable. When every detail is curated by someone else, does it take away that rite of passage?
TODAY’S POLL
How do you feel about the designer dorm room trend? |
Results From Our Last Poll
What terrible parenting advice did you receive once your baby was born?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I was lucky, I didn’t really get any bad advice. (55%)
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ I felt like I got inundated with bad advice every day. (37.5%)
From our readers:
“My mother-in-law was a former nurse and she said I needed to weigh the baby before and after breastfeeding to make sure he was getting enough. Needless to say, I got so stressed I switched to the bottle sooner than I had wanted to. I kept the advice (and scale) away for second baby.”
THE GRANDPARENTS
Tips to Help Make Grandparenting from Afar a Little Easier
Being a long-distance grandparent isn’t easy, especially when you’re missing out on everyday moments and milestones. But staying connected doesn’t have to mean being in the same city—or even the same country. From creative ways to keep in touch to small gestures that make a big impact, read on for personal tips from one long-distance grandma to help bridge the gap and keep the bonds strong, no matter the kilometres between you.
THE QUESTION BOX
Summer Heat Waves Are So Hard—How Can I Keep My Family Safe?
Heat waves can be more than just uncomfortable—they can actually be dangerous. Soaring temperatures are especially worrisome for young kids, seniors, pregnant people and anyone with ongoing health concerns. Here are a few easy ways to stay safe:
Drink plenty of water and avoid sugary drinks (as well as alcoholic drinks for grown-ups)
Wear loose, light-coloured clothing
Keep curtains or blinds closed during peak sun hours
Spend time in air-conditioned spaces or cool public spots like libraries or malls
Skip strenuous activities during the hottest part of the day
For more smart ways to keep your family safe when the heat is on, check out the full article at the button below.