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...
by Kate Etue | Oct 30, 2020 | Halloween, Party!, Recipes
We’ve always been fans of fun Halloween themed dinners for the entire family, and many of us need those easy, simple last-minute dinner ideas that don’t require a ton of time in the kitchen because there is typically a LOT going on that day. So...
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...
by Kate Etue | Oct 12, 2020 | Halloween, Party!, Recipes, Tips + Tricks
I’ve always wanted to make a DIY haunted gingerbread house for Halloween, and this seems like the year I finally do it. Let’s be honest, Halloween isn’t going to be the same this year. In lots of ways. And that kind of sucks. But on the other hand,...
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 Christina Refford | Jan 4, 2020 | Party!, Shopping Finds
I’ve been seeing Dry January posts and hashtags on social media and after an outing with friends one night this week (ouch), I wonder if it’s too late for me to jump on the wagon. While giving up wine, beer, and cocktails for a month really won’t be...
