by Kate Etue | Aug 23, 2016 | Back to School, Recipes
I am not a morning person. At all. So, as much as the idea of waking up early and scrambling eggs, frying bacon, and whipping up a batch of biscuits for my kids sounds lovely, history has shown that it just isn’t going to happen. But that doesn’t mean...
by Caroline Siegrist | Aug 22, 2016 | Recipes
With so many schools having gone nut-free, many of us are left drawing a blank when it comes to lunch box staples, because what’s a parent to do without PB&J?! Last year, we rounded up six delicious peanut butter alternatives and we’ve decided to...
by Caroline Siegrist | Aug 20, 2016 | Recipes
Whether your child’s school has a nut-free classroom or cafeteria, or you’re hosting a birthday party want to be extra cautious, we want to do our part to ensure that all kids get through the school day and playdates safely. For that reason, we’ve...
by Stacie Billis | Aug 19, 2016 | Columns, Meal Planning, Recipes
It’s time to get a head start on your meal plan for next week. From a quick and easy Chicken Chow Mein to a simple, fresh Spanish Tortilla, we’ve got 5 easy weeknight dinners that will get you through the week. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock up...
by Cool Mom Team | Aug 17, 2016 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks
It’s amazing how many parents write to us asking for sandwich alternatives when it comes to packing kids’ lunches. We’re not sure if it’s that your kids are getting bored with the same old-same old — or that parents are getting bored with...
by Jane Sweeney | Aug 16, 2016 | Tips + Tricks, Recipes
Who doesn’t want to bottle up the essence of summer and put it in a jar? You may not be able to pack away the sunshine or lazy holiday afternoons, but you can still savor that juicy peach or perfectly ripe blueberry with one of our 5 easy ways to preserve summer...