Christina Refford, Author at Cool Mom Eats

The folded TikTok sandwich hack: 20 variations and ideas to get you through another day of making lunch

by Christina Refford | Feb 23, 2021 | Recipes

Whether you’re slapping lunch together for the kids before they run out to catch the bus, or preparing a quickie lunch between breaks in their virtual school day, I’m sure lots of us are sick of trying to figure what’s next for lunch. So, when that...

Holiday snack trays! These 9 fun ideas make hanging at home feel like a party

by Christina Refford | Dec 16, 2020 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Party!, Recipes

I know that creative snack trays and charcuterie boards have become A Thing this year, and holiday snack trays are A Thing too. But I’m not complaining! In fact, I’ve spent way too much time searching for holiday snack tray ideas, In between shopping for...

Start these make-ahead food gifts now to be ready in time for Christmas! | Holiday Gifts

by Christina Refford | Dec 8, 2020 | Gift Guides, Holiday Cooking, Recipes

While so many homemade food gifts are best eaten fresh, these make-ahead food gifts will let you get you into the Christmas spirit right away. I’ve found so many terrific DIY food gift ideas, from your own homemade vanilla extract, to scrumptious rum balls, and...

We love these 10 festive ways to package Christmas cookie gifts | Holiday Gifts

by Christina Refford | Dec 7, 2020 | Christmas, Gift Guides, Tips + Tricks

Even if you’ve picked out your perfect Christmas cookie recipe already, you might be looking for ways to package those Christmas Cookies as gifts. Though the big crowded cookie swap I usually attend every December is canceled this year due to the pandemic,...

What to make for a smaller Thanksgiving this year: 8 ideas to help you see it as an opportunity

by Christina Refford | Nov 18, 2020 | Holiday Cooking, Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks

So many of our readers and friends are asking about what to make for a smaller Thanksgiving this year. While this may be the prudent choice, I know it still comes with a lot of feelings. So many of us are skipping travels plans and raucous gatherings with...