by Jane Sweeney | Aug 2, 2016 | Tips + Tricks, Recipes
Starting solids can be one of the most stressful times as a new parent. It sounds easy enough: I mean, just mash up some bananas and spoon it in their mouth, right? Sure. . . once you get the hang of it. The first step is determining whether your baby is ready. The...
by Stacie Billis | Jul 29, 2016 | Columns, Meal Planning, Recipes
It’s time to get a head start on your meal plan for next week. From a summery corn pasta to the best sheet pan chicken dinner (yes, truly), we’ve got 5 quick and easy weeknight meals that will get you through the week. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock...
by Kate Etue | Jul 27, 2016 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks
For those of us who need a caffeine fix in the morning, but can’t bear the heat any longer, iced coffee is the only way to go. But at this point in the summer, we’re looking for something more than just coffee + milk + ice cubes. So we’ve been poking...
by Stacie Billis | Jul 22, 2016 | Columns, Meal Planning, Recipes
It’s time to get a head start on your meal plan for next week. From a 15-minute summer pasta to slow cooker ribs for all of the summer taste without any of the work, we’ve got 5 quick and easy weeknight meals that will get you through the week. So grab a pen, make...
by Stacie Billis | Jul 20, 2016 | Recipes, Shopping Finds, Tips + Tricks
I love coffee like the rest of the Cool Mom team, but honestly, I’m fine with my homemade cold brew coffee. The problem is that all of the money I save by skipping Starbucks goes straight to my juice bar addiction, because if you ask me, nothing beats a fresh...
by Stacie Billis | Jul 16, 2016 | Tips + Tricks, Recipes
Somehow, the slow cooker has earned a reputation for being a winter kitchen gadget, but the slow cooker lovers among us know better (hello, hand raised!). A handy, all year around kitchen tool, the slow cooker can make cooking long cooked soups and stews easy in...