5 easy ways to drink more water, because we all need it

by Kate Etue | Oct 18, 2022 | Tips + Tricks

I’m not sure why it’s so hard to drink our daily recommended amount of water, but it just is. I’m trying to do better this year and know that others at Cool Mom HQ are too, so I’ve found a few ways to make it a little easier. Because even when...

5 foods you should never wash, plus 3 you should. A few surprised us!

by Caroline Siegrist | Sep 29, 2022 | Tips + Tricks

The past few years of pandemic life have made us all a bit insane when it comes to washing things (I still sing ‘happy birthday’ in my head every time I wash my hands). And because of that, I’m not about to wash anything that doesn’t absolutely...

15 surprising Instant Pot recipes, from all-natural cough syrup to hand lotion to cheesecake. Whoa.

by Kate Etue | Sep 27, 2022 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks

We love our Instant Pots, and why wouldn’t we when the magical machine helps put healthy family dinners on the table in almost no time (faster than take out!) with minimal work? It’s been a game changer for many of us, and it turns out that we don’t...

5 ways to save money on groceries using your Instant Pot

by Stacie Billis | Sep 21, 2022 | Tips + Tricks

Everyone knows that the Instant Pot is a time saver. But, since getting in the habit of using mine beyond making quick dinners, I’ve come to learn that the popular kitchen gadget is also a money saver. Like, big time. These are my favorite ways to save money on...

Don’t throw it out! We found 11 smart ways to use expired baking soda around the house.

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...

How to cook pasta perfectly, even ahead of time

by Cool Mom Team | 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...