Christina Refford, Author at Cool Mom Eats

5 easy recipes from Trader Joe’s to get you through January

by Christina Refford | Jan 8, 2020 | Recipes

Now that the afterglow of the holidays has faded, I can look forward to months of cold, dark evenings with lots of hungry faces looking up at me to inquire, “what’s for dinner?” And if you too are dreading coming up with anything more complicated...

Dry January idea: Curious Elixirs are sophisticated, alcohol free, and ready to serve.

by Christina Refford | Jan 4, 2020 | Party!, Shopping Finds

I’ve been seeing Dry January posts and hashtags on social media and after an outing with friends one night this week (ouch), I wonder if it’s too late for me to jump on the wagon. While giving up wine, beer, and cocktails for a month really won’t be...

12 tasty good-luck foods that the kids will like, to get the new year started right

by Christina Refford | Dec 30, 2019 | Recipes

Though I am not the biggest celebrant of New Year’s Eve—why does it have to be so late?—I do love the tradition of starting the New Year off right by eating some traditionally lucky foods on January 1st. And I am so thankful that these “lucky...

11 easy but outrageous homemade liqueur gifts to toast the holidays | Holiday Gift Guide

by Christina Refford | Dec 20, 2019 | Christmas, Gift Guides, Recipes

You don’t have to be a super DIY-er to make some impressive homemade liquor and liqueur gifts for the holidays that will wow your friends and family. I mean, I’m not the best baker in the family, nor a proficient candy maker, let alone knitter, seamstress,...

8 creative, easy ways to wrap a bottle of wine to make a holiday wine gift a little more gifty

by Christina Refford | Dec 18, 2019 | Christmas, Gift Guides, New Year's Eve, Party!, Tips + Tricks

Grabbing a bottle of wine and throwing it into a skinny, store-bought gift bag or just sticking a bow on top is pretty much my standard way to gift a bottle wine to any party hosts, close friends, or special teachers this time of year. But now I’m rethinking my...

5 easy recipes from Trader Joe’s to get you through January

Dry January idea: Curious Elixirs are sophisticated, alcohol free, and ready to serve.

12 tasty good-luck foods that the kids will like, to get the new year started right

11 easy but outrageous homemade liqueur gifts to toast the holidays | Holiday Gift Guide

8 creative, easy ways to wrap a bottle of wine to make a holiday wine gift a little more gifty

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5 easy recipes from Trader Joe’s to get you through January

Dry January idea: Curious Elixirs are sophisticated, alcohol free, and ready to serve.

12 tasty good-luck foods that the kids will like, to get the new year started right

11 easy but outrageous homemade liqueur gifts to toast the holidays | Holiday Gift Guide

8 creative, easy ways to wrap a bottle of wine to make a holiday wine gift a little more gifty

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