3 better, cleaner ways to store knives than a knife block. Because bacteria, yuck.

by Kate Etue | Sep 8, 2023 | Tips + Tricks, Shopping Finds

I’ve been looking for ways to store knives safely in my kitchen that will replace my knife block, ever since I’ve read all the reports about knife blocks requiring about once-a-month cleaning to keep nasty bacteria from growing in those dark, deep knife...

The one thing you need in your pantry to clean all the sticky messes. (Yes, all of them).

by Kate Etue | Aug 3, 2023 | Tips + Tricks

I casually strolled into my kids’ playroom and immediately spotted — amid the Peppa Pig figurines, LEGO bricks, and 87 board books littering the floor — a big wad of gum smushed into my brand new rug. That pretty much sums up life with a toddler,...

A killer dairy-free coconut whipped cream recipe: Bring on the summer desserts!

by Jane Sweeney | Jul 26, 2023 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks

Vegan and non-dairy eaters have a wonderful [not-so-secret] secret: They know how to make luscious whipped cream using coconut milk that tastes just as delicious as the original. You can use the creamy and flavorful topping any way that you would the regular stuff,...

7 smart kitchen habits that made us better cooks. Put them to work for yourself!

by Cool Mom Team | Jul 19, 2023 | Tips + Tricks

Most good cooks weren’t born with smart kitchen habits. Getting comfortable in the kitchen takes time. Here are 7 smart kitchen habits that made us better cooks. If you’re looking to up your kitchen game, we bet these can help. 1. Meal planning Planning...

New year, new kitchen: 7 steps to a clean, better organized one for the New Year

by Lisa Barnes | Dec 27, 2022 | Tips + Tricks

When January 2nd rolls around, my kitchen is a mess. The fridge is stuffed full of random leftovers, and the pantry is overflowing with half-full boxes of crackers, cereal and snacks left behind from having all of the kids home 24/7 for almost a month. As daunting as...

Whether you DIY or buy, we have 10 easy ideas for a beautiful Thanksgiving table. . . no crafting skills required.

by Christina Refford | Nov 12, 2022 | Party!, Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks

This Thanksgiving, I’m ditching the “aspirational” Instagram feeds with their super-creative (and mind-boggling) table decor ideas that require either a big investment of money or time to achieve. Instead, I’ve decided to simplify beautifully...