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Valentine’s treats kids can make with Mom or Dad

More Valentine's Day isn't exclusive to the romantically inclined. When the focus is on love, interpret it in the broadest sense - it's a great reason to embrace and celebrate family, friends, an...

Heart-shaped French Toast

More If breakfast in bed is on the menu, heart-shaped and berry-topped French toast is simple to make and special to receive. For extra-fancy presentation, top with a chocolate dipped strawberry....

I Heart You Cookies

More Rolled and cut-out sugar cookies are fun for kids to make. These need no decoration - the vanilla and chocolate provides an interesting contrast. Simply cut small heart shapes out of vanilla...

3 energy-packed snacks

More When you’re suddenly charged with the care and feeding of a brand-new little being, it’s easy to forget that you too need care. During those first years, high-energy requirements...

No-bake Power Balls

More Eating whole grains don’t just boost your fibre intake, they deliver antioxidants and vitamins E and B. Mix and match your favourite nuts, seeds and dried fruits. If you have kids at h...

Orange-Banana-Berry Smoothie

More Smoothies aren’t new, but they’ll never go out of style. They make the perfect sippable meal replacement or snack, and an insulated to-go mug will keep it cold. Berries add antio...

Hummus

More When you’re tired and cranky (or your little one is), it’s nice to have something healthy stashed away to nibble on. Hummus is infinitely versatile. Try adding leftover cooked ca...

12 Cookies of Christmas: Molasses Crinkle Sandwiches

More It’s funny how when you ask someone what their favorite cookie is, the answer is generally chocolate chip or peanut butter, yet every time I pull out a batch of these everyone says it&...

12 Cookies of Christmas: (Lower-fat) Butter Tart Squares

More Butter tarts are a Canadian thing - a sweet goo with raisins or pecans (or nothing at all) baked in pastry cups - here they are in bar form, which are far easier to make in large quant...

12 Cookies of Christmas: Nanaimo Bars

More Uniquely Canadian, Nanaimo bars are perfect if you're looking for something that doesn't require baking. The bottom layer, made with graham crumbs, cocoa, chopped nuts and coconut, is...