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6 delicious chocolate-covered matzo (or matzah or matzoh) gifts to send for Passover.

by Liz Gumbinner | Mar 24, 2021 | Party!, Shopping Finds

I’m eagerly awaiting for all the Passover jokes on Twitter like, “You thought 40 years in the desert was rough, try surviving 13 months in a pandemic!” Or something. But hey, unlike the olden times, we can enjoy our unleavened bread deliciously...

No magic required: 6 fun Lucky Charms treats for St. Patrick’s Day

by Jane Sweeney | Mar 15, 2021 | Party!, Recipes

Now that St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and it’s Lucky Charms treat season, I’ll confess: I used to believe that you either love Lucky Charms marshmallows or you don’t. As a kid, my sister eagerly slurped up every last clover and horseshoe,...

2021 is the year of the Ox! These 6 Chinese bakeries across the USA let you order Lunar New Year treats

by Kate Etue | Jan 27, 2021 | Party!, Shopping Finds

I’m so excited to celebrate the Lunary New Year this year! As a homeschool mom, one of my favorite ways to teach my kids about customs and traditions around the world is through food. When we learned about ancient Rome, we baked an ancient bread recipe. When we...

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...

8 spectacular Halloween dinner theme ideas for a fun, safe night at home

by Cool Mom Staff | Oct 27, 2020 | Halloween, Party!, Recipes, Tips + Tricks

With lots of families looking for trick-or-treating alternatives this year, one of Liz’s suggestions was to host a fun Halloween themed dinner with the kids. Which, by the way, is a great idea for teens who may have outgrown trick-or-treating too, or a fun...

Last-minute Valentine’s treat ideas for the kids: 150 ideas from sweet to savory, homemade to…not so much

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...