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...
by Liz Gumbinner | Feb 12, 2020 | Holiday Cooking, Party!, Recipes
Need some help with last-minute Valentine’s treat ideas? Good ones? No need to explain to us. Whether you’ve got Valentine’s classroom treat duty, you’re looking for a thoughtful after-school snack or want to surprise the kids with heart-shaped...
by Liz Gumbinner | Feb 10, 2020 | Holiday Cooking, Recipes
I’ve been cutting back on sugar lately — yes I know, right in time for Valentine’s Day, yay — so I’ve been searching for low-sugar Valentine’s treats. And I have company! So many of our readers and followers have been asking for...
by Christina Refford | Feb 4, 2020 | Holiday Cooking, Party!, Recipes
If you’re looking to put a little love into your Valentine’s Day treats this year, there’s no need to run out and buy a cartful of special ingredients or gadgets. Just grab a heart-shaped cookie cutter set so you have them in different sizes. This...
by Jane Sweeney | Dec 18, 2019 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Recipes
When it comes to holiday dinners for a crowd, keeping it simple has always been my style. But now that Alison Roman has said it — and well, made it into a best-selling book title — “Nothing Fancy” is officially an acceptable way to feed guests...
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...
