by Christina Refford | Dec 14, 2019 | Christmas, Gift Guides, Shopping Finds
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...
by Christina Refford | Dec 10, 2019 | Christmas, Gift Guides, Tips + Tricks
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...
by Christina Refford | Dec 2, 2019 | Christmas, Gift Guides, Holiday Cooking, Recipes
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...
by Cool Mom Staff | Nov 30, 2019 | Christmas, Gift Guides, Holiday Cooking, Shopping Finds
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...
by Liz Gumbinner | Nov 6, 2019 | Christmas, Gift Guides, Shopping Finds
I’m a big fan of gourmet gift boxes, but a lot of our favorites can be pricey. And shipping…oof. The more affordable options often seem kind of banal to me, or just don’t have the quality I want. So when I was sent a box from Olive & Cocoa, well...
by Liz Gumbinner | Jun 11, 2019 | Cookbooks, Gift Guides, Recipes, Shopping Finds
We always love helping you all out with great last minute gifts for Dad, Grandpa, your stepdad, or anyone you’re celebrating this Father’s Day. Because it helps us out too! While Father’s Day gifts have been on our minds — and our shopping...
