What We're Shopping For In March 2026

We’re inching toward spring, which means tidying up our routines as much as our houses. This month’s picks are all about lightening the mental load—whether that’s an easier way to scrub dishes, a new go‑to breakfast, or fresh sun‑smart basics for park days and camp drop‑offs.

As always, while we genuinely love everything we recommend, a few of these items were gifted.

Farm Girl Cinnamon Crisps Cereal

We recently discovered this high-protein, fibre-rich, low-sugar, gluten-free cereal and immediately ordered it. While the nutrient descriptors sound like they would be tasteless keto food, it's not. Luckily, it's good and has zero sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners. Everyone in my family is obsessed (and we've already ordered two more bags). We eat it with milk, but I also pack it in lunch containers and often bring it to work in a small container for an afternoon snack.

Nature Clean Automatic Dishwasher Pacs

I have tried many eco-friendlier alternatives to dishwasher tabs, and most don't get my dishes as clean as the not-so-friendly variety. So I was pleasantly surprised when I tried Nature Clean's Automatic Dishwasher Pacs. These pacs rely on 96 percent natural ingredients, but still tackle baked‑on dishes surprisingly well. They’re fragrance‑free, biodegradable and septic‑safe, so you can feel better about what’s swirling around your plates—and down the drain—after family dinner.

The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen‑Filled World

Whether you read Jonathan Haidt's The Anxious Generation, you'll love this new book for tweens—especially if you're concerned about screen time. This guide helps kids understand how phones, games and social media are designed to keep them scrolling—and what they can do instead. And it's not a boring tome. It features comics, challenges and real-life stories. Plus, it empowers kids to think of themselves as capable and creative, rather than brain-rot addicts. It also gives families a way to talk about tech that doesn't feel preachy.

Legendairy Milk Honey Bear Straw Cup

Learning to drink from a straw is a surprisingly big milestone, especially if you’re trying to ditch bottles. This squeezable honey bear makes the progression easier. Caregivers can gently squeeze a bit of liquid up the straw so babies and toddlers can learn on their own. It’s made from food‑grade, BPA‑ and phthalate‑free materials, has measurement markings to track how much they’ve sipped, and it’s top‑rack dishwasher safe.

Hungriez Insulated Food Bowls and Water Bottles

Ever wanted to send your kid to school with hot food, but it won't fit in a thermos or would just be awkward to eat? Whether you're packing chicken nuggets, a bagel or pasta, Hungriez Hot Bowls have wide, six-inch openings—the widest on the market. The vacuum-insulated bowls and water bottles are stainless steel, BPA‑free and come in fun, not‑too‑babyish colours. The water bottles feature cute characters that older kids will still proudly pull out of their backpacks.

Wabi Baby UV Sterilizer & Dryer

Wabi Baby’s UV sterilizer‑dryers use hospital‑grade UV‑C light plus gentle heat and airflow to kill 99.9 percent of germs—and it's priced accordingly. But it could be worth it if you’re drowning in bottles, pump parts and soothers. It’s roomy enough for bottles and breast pump parts, but also handy for cleaning sippy cup lids, small toys and teethers when cold‑season germs rip through daycare.

Ember & Ray UPF 50+ Kids’ Clothing

Spring sunshine can be sneaky, especially on those first warm playground days when everyone forgets sunscreen. Canadian company Ember & Ray makes lightweight, UPF 50+ kids’ long‑sleeve crewnecks with thumbholes, lightweight jackets and rashguards that block 98 percent of UVA and UVB rays while still feeling soft and breathable.