Whoever said “getting there is half the fun” apparently has never been stuck in traffic with hangry kids. Road trips can be hell. But they can also—with the right tricks, tips and snacks—be the stuff of happy memories.

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Carving pumpkins with kids can be messy! This year, try one of these no&#x2d;carve pumpkin decorating ideas. The results will be boo&#x2d;tiful.

11 smashing no&#x2d;carve pumpkins

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Crafts are a fantastic way to help your kids develop creativity and fine motor skills. Get the whole family together around these kid-friendly craft activities.

Crafts

Carrots are mild in taste and lend themselves so willingly to many dishes. Present one of these to your picky eater and see what he thinks.

12 yummy carrot recipes

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5 vegetable-packed recipes kids will love

easy meals

Recipes

Feed them soup! Cold nights call for warm bowls full of healthy ingredients and happy flavours.

9 easy hearty soup recipes

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15 vegetarian dinner recipes that aren’t pasta

6 hearty-but-healthy recipes for weeknight dinners

What you need to know if you've never taken your family for flu shots before, including who should get it, whether it works and if you'll have to pay.

Why everyone should get the flu shot—even babies and pregnant women

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Cold and flu

Family health

Combat a busy day with a simple and satisfying one-pot meal. Minimal prep and easy cleanup—it's the best.

15 easy peasy one-pot meals

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10 homemade recipes that are better than store-bought

12 quick and easy on-the-go breakfast ideas

Inexpensive, quick to make and oh-so-yummy, these ground beef recipes make dinner easy.

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Is your home getting messier by the minute? Whether it’s picking up glitter or dealing with berry stains, these cleaning hacks will help you restore order.

15 genius cleaning hacks for families

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Tips to keep kids safe in the laundry room

Laundry guide: Seven items and when to wash them

4 things to consider before getting a family pet

Beat the heat with one (or all, this is a safe space) of these sweet frozen treats.

9 fun frozen desserts

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Summer desserts: 9 sweet treats to beat the heat

Summer

Who doesn't love a fresh blueberry? They're great in smoothies, muffins and pie. Check out our favourite blueberry recipes.

12 best blueberry recipes

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10 delicious strawberry and rhubarb recipes

These colourful recipes do not beet around the bush when it comes to flavour. Introduce sweet beets to your family tonight.

5 can't-beat beet recipes

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11 recipes that your kids can eat with ketchup

7 rad radish recipes your kids may actually eat

Our biggest dad crushes on Instagram share their feelings on modern fatherhood. Get the tissues out—you're going to need them.

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Parenting styles

Parenting

From frozen treats to smoothies, these gluten-free desserts are sure to delight your family and friends.

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Food

Quinoa is a small but mighty seed. Cook some up in these easy and healthy recipes—we've put it in some surprising places.

15 healthy quinoa recipes that are also kid-friendly

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11 recipes that your kid can eat with ketchup

Many families focus on charity at the holidays, but how can parents raise kid volunteers who give back and practice charity all year long?

Kid volunteers: Raising children who give back

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3 ways to give back for the holidays in the GTA

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Holiday

For busy parents, meals like these—that you can eat with one hand—will save the day!

13 dishes you can eat with one hand

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New mom

Keep the cold and flu at bay with these nutritious, smart choices!

5 foods that fight cold and flu

Ultimate guide to kid vomit: Causes and treatment 

Nutrition

Here are some new ideas for Thanksgiving sides to accompany your family's feast.

5 non-traditional Thanksgiving sides

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Try these fun hand&#x2d;clapping games and put your rhythm and coordination to the test!

10 Classic hand&#x2d;clapping games to teach your kid

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Games

These allergy-sensitive, peanut-free snacks are perfect for home or school.

14 peanut-free snacks

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4 delicious allergy-sensitive holiday treats

app-tween and teen

12 ways to make road trips less painful

11 Smashing No-Carve Pumpkins

12 yummy carrot recipes

9 easy hearty soup recipes

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15 easy peasy one-pot meals

8 easy ground beef recipes

15 genius cleaning hacks for families

9 Fun Frozen Desserts

12 Best Blueberry Recipes

5 can't-beat beet recipes

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9 gluten-free desserts

15 healthy quinoa recipes

Kid volunteers: Raising children who give back

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5 Foods That Fight Colds and Flu

5 non-traditional Thanksgiving sides

10 classic hand-clapping games to teach your kid

14 peanut-free snacks