12 spectacular food gifts that give back to people in need
All year long, I love to support independent bakers, chocolatiers, wineries and small retailers with my limited shopping dollars -- but I love them even more when they're offering food gifts that give back to people in need through worthwhile charities and...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals that will (hopefully) make everyone happy, because you’re running on coffee and cold medicine
Has sickness plagued your house like it has ours this winter? Ugh! If you're like me, and you're running on coffee and cold medicine right now, then here are 5 quick and easy meals that the whole family will like. So grab your pen and make your grocery list, because...
We found the best grab-and-go gifts right at Trader Joe’s. Holiday shopping made easy!
I love that this time of year, I can accomplish both my food shopping and a lot of my gift shopping at at Trader Joe's, all at the same time. Lucky for me, Trader Joe's has some of my favorite affordable grab-and-go gifts that make it worth the 30 minute drive for me....
The world’s easiest cocktail garnishes: 4 ridiculously simple ways to make your cocktails look pro with no skills at all.
This content is for readers 21+ which you probably are, because hi, it says "mom" in our website name. Please drink responsibly. Thanks to Drinkworks for sponsoring this post, because how fun is that? Well hello there! I'm that person who says, I'm going to make...
Weekly meal plan: 5 make-ahead dinners for the busy holiday season
The holiday season is here in full force, and it can be sooo busy. So, we've found 5 great make-ahead dinners that will get you through these busy weeknights without too much stress. Use that extra time to go to holiday parties, get some shopping done, or just have a...
Funny Hanukkah wine labels: No Manischewitz required.
Whether wine is your go-to Hanukkah hostess gift, or you're just looking to jazz up your own Hanukkah holiday table this year, I am so happy to discover these funny Hanukkah wine labels that range from LOL funny to just kind of sweet. CMP is an rstyle affiliate From...
12 mason jar food gifts your kids can help DIY, from sweet to savory. | Holiday Gift Guide
As a parent, I discovered that the number of gifts I buy at the holidays has multiplied exponentially to accommodate all the wonderful teachers, coaches, caregivers, friends, and VIP's (very important parents) that help make our year run smoothly. But since my bank...
Weekly meal plan: 5 recipes that have nothing to do with turkey
We hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving last week! Our tables were overflowing with delicious family recipes, but if you're anything like us you probably don't want to hear the word turkey this week. So, we have 5 easy meals (because we know you're done with cooking...
Creative hostess gifts under $50 for foodie friends | Cool Mom Eats holiday gift guide 2019
If you ask us, the best part of the holidays is spending time with family and friends. Though we don't quite party the way we used to pre-kids (sigh), it's nice to drop in on those we love, and part of the fun is bearing gifts -- because we think that anyone who opens...
Star Wars Instant Pots. Is there any more to say, really?
If you had told me this would be the year of Star Wars - cookware mashups I might have not believed you. But right on the heels of the popular Le Creuset Star Wars collection, comes a sweet Instant Pot Star Wars collection. For all of you who've been like, "I really...
I built a Trader Joe’s turkey out of gingerbread: A hilarious and vaguely cautionary tale.
I have a few different love languages. One is value and gift sets from Sephora. Another love language is Sister Act 2. My third love language is what brings us here today: Building things out of food. I. LOVE. MAKING. THINGS. OUT. OF. FOOD. Luckily, I have my...
Two easy Trader Joe’s Meals my family lives on during the holidays.
Ah, the holiday craziness is upon us: Searching for the right gift, hosting family and friends (SO. MANY. MEALS.) and balancing the school concerts, parties, events and more. Believe me, I love it, but by the end of a school or workday, the last thing many of us want...
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We found the best grab-and-go gifts right at Trader Joe’s. Holiday shopping made easy!
I love that this time of year, I can accomplish both my food shopping and a lot of my gift shopping at at Trader Joe's, all at the same time. Lucky for me, Trader Joe's has some of my favorite affordable grab-and-go gifts that make it worth the 30 minute drive for...
The world’s easiest cocktail garnishes: 4 ridiculously simple ways to make your cocktails look pro with no skills at all.
This content is for readers 21+ which you probably are, because hi, it says "mom" in our website name. Please drink responsibly. Thanks to Drinkworks for sponsoring this post, because how fun is that? Well hello there! I'm that person who says, I'm going to...
Weekly meal plan: 5 make-ahead dinners for the busy holiday season
The holiday season is here in full force, and it can be sooo busy. So, we've found 5 great make-ahead dinners that will get you through these busy weeknights without too much stress. Use that extra time to go to holiday parties, get some shopping done, or just have...
Easy, eco-friendly table setting ideas for a less wasteful Thanksgiving
Sandwiched between the plastic spiders and candy wrappers of Halloween and the blinking lights and tissue-stuffed gift bags of the holidays, I love that Thanksgiving offers us an opportunity to get back to basics. I'm turning my focus to family, food, and...
A realistic 2-3 week Thanksgiving planning calendar for busy parents. Like duh, we can’t all start in October.
One look at the Thanksgiving planning calendars, and it brings up a whole lot of stress. I was supposed to order a turkey *when*? While Thanksgiving falls late on the calendar this year, it's still never enough time. Because my sister Karen has hosted Thanksgiving...
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Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals that will (hopefully) make everyone happy, because you’re running on coffee and cold medicine
Has sickness plagued your house like it has ours this winter? Ugh! If you're like me, and you're running on coffee and cold medicine right now, then here are 5 quick and easy meals that the whole family will like. So grab your pen and make your grocery list,...
Weekly meal plan: 5 make-ahead dinners for the busy holiday season
The holiday season is here in full force, and it can be sooo busy. So, we've found 5 great make-ahead dinners that will get you through these busy weeknights without too much stress. Use that extra time to go to holiday parties, get some shopping done, or just have...
12 mason jar food gifts your kids can help DIY, from sweet to savory. | Holiday Gift Guide
As a parent, I discovered that the number of gifts I buy at the holidays has multiplied exponentially to accommodate all the wonderful teachers, coaches, caregivers, friends, and VIP's (very important parents) that help make our year run smoothly. But since my bank...
Weekly meal plan: 5 recipes that have nothing to do with turkey
We hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving last week! Our tables were overflowing with delicious family recipes, but if you're anything like us you probably don't want to hear the word turkey this week. So, we have 5 easy meals (because we know you're done with...
Two easy Trader Joe’s Meals my family lives on during the holidays.
Ah, the holiday craziness is upon us: Searching for the right gift, hosting family and friends (SO. MANY. MEALS.) and balancing the school concerts, parties, events and more. Believe me, I love it, but by the end of a school or workday, the last thing many of us...
