by Kate Etue | Sep 19, 2022 | Tips + Tricks
If you’re anything like me, you buy a big box of baking soda when it’s on sale and end up having lots leftover after it has expired. But even though it may not be fresh enough to bake with anymore, your money isn’t all wasted. I found 11 smart ways...
by Cool Mom Staff | Sep 13, 2022 | Tips + Tricks
This is how I was taught to cook pasta perfectly, even ahead of time which, by the way, is lifesaving knowledge for any busy family cook. We typically eat pasta at least once a week, and thanks to this pasta-cooking trick, it’s cooked to perfection every single...
by Kristen Chase | Aug 30, 2022 | Meal Plan, Tips + Tricks
It’s back to school at my house, which means back to meal planning, but with grocery prices rising, I’ve been thinking about taking a different approach to “find something that looks good and just make it.” I honestly can’t afford to...
by Cool Mom Staff | Aug 26, 2022 | Back to School, Tips + Tricks
If you’re looking to lighten your load this school year, look to the kids. With these tips, you’ll have your kids making lunch in no time at all! I’m not a morning person. If your personality also improves throughout the day, you’ll understand...
by Cool Mom Staff | Aug 9, 2022 | Back to School, Recipes, Tips + Tricks
The convenience of Lunchables is undeniably alluring, but the ingredients, cost, and waste can be a little hard to swallow given how incredibly easy it is to make DIY Lunchables. With a handful of ingredients and a few reusable compartmentalized lunch containers...
by Lisa Barnes | Jul 2, 2022 | Shopping Finds, Tips + Tricks
It’s officially summer! Yay! Hopefully your grill is all cleaned up and ready to go for the Fourth of July celebrations that are right around the corner. Whether or not you are planning to grill up burgers on the Fourth of July, odds are they will be on the menu...