Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for the week ahead, from a 30-minute skillet chili to the most genius use of tater tots.

by Stacie Billis | Nov 11, 2016 | Columns, Meal Planning, Recipes

It’s time to get a head start on your meal plan for next week. From a 30-minute skillet chili to the most genius use of tater tots, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock up before the...

Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for the week ahead, from a fancy one-pot chicken and rice to a four-ingredient chili.

by Stacie Billis | Nov 4, 2016 | Columns, Meal Planning, Recipes

It’s time to get a head start on your meal plan for next week. From a fancy one-pot chicken and rice that’s easy enough for weekdays to a four-ingredient chili, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week. So grab a pen, make your...

Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for the week ahead, from a fall Carbonara to your new favorite meatballs.

by Stacie Billis | Oct 28, 2016 | Columns, Meal Planning, Recipes

It’s time to get a head start on your meal plan for next week. From a fall version of Carbonara to your new favorite meatball recipe, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock up before the...

Is it okay to pay your kids to eat vegetables? This mom has some thoughts (and other ideas too).

by Jane Sweeney | Oct 27, 2016 | Columns

A recent and somewhat controversial article, “Here’s Why You Should Pay Your Children to Eat Their Vegetables,” at The Wall Street Journal has been causing a bit of chatter among the Cool Mom team. The article highlights a recent study done by the...

Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for the week ahead, from a vegan one-bowl meal to the most delicious pork chops.

by Stacie Billis | Oct 21, 2016 | Columns, Meal Planning, Recipes

It’s time to get a head start on your meal plan for next week. From a one-bowl vegan dinner that the kids will love to the most delicious pork chops, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock...

Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for the week ahead, from an impressive sheet pan salmon dinner to a no-cook lifesaver.

by Stacie Billis | Oct 14, 2016 | Columns, Meal Planning, Recipes

It’s time to get a head start on your meal plan for next week. From an impressive sheet pan salmon dinner to a no-cook lifesaver, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock up before the...