by Cool Mom Staff | May 4, 2020 | Gift Guides, Shopping Finds
If you’ve been looking for a perfect Mother’s Day gift, you know we’ve always been fans of food subscriptions — you can order right online (no heading to a store, yay!), you can send her something specific she really loves, and best of all, it...
by Liz Gumbinner | Apr 28, 2020 | Gift Guides, Shopping Finds
Think about the memories you have of your favorite restaurants: The local joint where you and your partner had your first date. The chef who catered your wedding. The sushi place that you dreamed about when you were pregnant. The ice cream shop that served your kids...
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,...
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...
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...
