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7 creative ways to pack vegetables for school lunch so that kids actually try them.

by Stacie Billis | Aug 26, 2015 | Back to School, Recipes, Tips + Tricks

When it comes to packing school lunch, the trickiest part is packing vegetables that the kids will eat, and not just cucumber wheels day after day. We found 7 creative ways to pack vegetables for school lunch so that they have high lunchbox appeal. While there are...

How to cook quinoa so that it’s fluffy, mild, and delicious — even kid friendly.

by Stacie Billis | Aug 20, 2015 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks

I know what you’re thinking: quinoa is so 2013. Or maybe it’s just, ewwwe, quinoa. Either way, I encourage you to reconsider this healthy grain (which is actually a seed, but who’s keeping track?). It’s very high in protein and, if you cook it correctly, has a mild...

How to preserve tomatoes: 6 simple methods, no experience required.

by Rebecca Ffrench | Aug 15, 2015 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks

It’s happened. Finally. I grew tomatoes, and they are perfect. My family and I are eating them up, but I also want to save some so that I can relish summer’s goodness long into winter. If you’ve ever wondered about how to preserve tomatoes, I’m here to...

Frozen yogurt dots for healthy snacking, toddler style.

by Stacie Billis | Aug 11, 2015 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks

Several years ago, the internet went crazy for DIY frozen yogurt dots. At the time, I had a littler one who didn’t yet beg for Fanta (what can I say, he’s only had soda on vacation abroad) and was happy—thrilled, really—to munch on healthy frozen bits of...

Rock the Lunchbox: Where to find healthy school lunch inspiration galore

by Cool Mom Staff | Aug 11, 2015 | Back to School, Tips + Tricks

This is a sponsored message from Rock the Lunchbox Those excited first-day-of-school updates and smiling photos have officially started rolling into the parents’ social media feeds, while there’s plenty excitement around it, you may also be catching...

In season: Stone fruit. Our tips for picking, storing, and cooking with the most delicious fruit of the summer.

by Kate Etue | Aug 6, 2015 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks

For starters, what is stone fruit? I’ve always thought that it must have something to do with the rock-hard pit in the middle of my peaches, but it seemed too obvious. Turns out, I was exactly right. Stone fruits — like peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots...