14 Thanksgiving dinner essentials you will want to buy right now
Nothing is worse than remembering halfway through your Thanksgiving dinner meal prep that you broke the thermometer last year and you forgot to replace it. It's not just me, right? So in an effort to save myself a ton of extra stress on the big day, I have compiled a...
Whether you DIY or buy, we have 10 easy ideas for a beautiful Thanksgiving table. . . no crafting skills required.
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 with these easy...
7 totally delicious and easy-to-make breakfast taco recipes to spice up your morning routine
I’m taco obsessed. I’ve made Greek-style tacos, jerk chicken tacos, vegan tacos, and not-vegan tacos filled with pork, beef, and fish. If it can be made into a taco, I’ve served it for dinner. Now I’m bringing the taco party to the morning hours with these breakfast...
Giving up your morning coffee? Try one of these delicious alternatives
Several years ago I was told that my adrenal system was pretty out of whack and I should consider giving up coffee due to the caffeine. My immediate reaction was 'no way' because I LOVE coffee. But in an effort to improve my overall health, I decided that I should...
12 creative pumpkin recipes you can eat all day long, to make the most of fall’s essential ingredient
With fresh pumpkins now in season and canned pumpkin filling the shelves at our supermarkets, I've found so many recipes — from sweet to savory — that use this quintessential fall ingredient that will really help change things up from our usual seasonal pumpkin...
5 of our favorite Thanksgiving must-have items at Trader Joe’s that you need to grab now
Thanksgiving (or friendsgiving) will be here before we are ready. Which means it's a good time to stock up on some of our favorite finds at Trader Joe's that make fall feasting that much more easy and delicious. If you are already a frequent shopper at Trader Joe's,...
8 mouthwatering s’mores recipes that don’t require a campfire
The weather is changing, and thank goodness that means no more ideas about camping (it's just not my favorite way to vacation). And while I am not really going to miss sleeping outside, I do miss the excuse to eat s’mores. So I felt inspired to find more s’mores...
These 6 BOOzy Halloween cocktail and mocktail recipes are easy to whip up and so so fun!
If you're planning a get together this Halloween, you might want to check out these awesome, spooky Halloween mocktail and cocktail (for adults 21 and over of course) recipes. A really fun drink goes a long way to making your party fun and memorable -- even if your...
5 easy ways to drink more water, because we all need it
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 it's freezing cold...
How to make golden milk: What it is and why you should try some today
It's that time of year! Colds, coughs, and the flu are starting to make the rounds. It is seriously no fun, which is why it's the perfect time for me to learn how to make golden milk. The soothing drink has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help make...
8 astoundingly creative Halloween snack trays to fill the bellies of your ghosts and goblins
Snack trays and food boards are still such a popular way to put out a bunch of munch-able treats, and this time of year is perfect for creating not-so-haunted Halloween-themed snack trays for any gatherings you're hosting. . .or just for your own trick-or-treaters to...
8 spooky fun Halloween breakfast ideas from savory to very, very sweet
We'll be rushing our kids off to school on Halloween morning this year, but hopefully not without a fun and spooky Halloween breakfast first. Because a holiday this fun for kids should be celebrated all day long, not just once the sun goes down. If you're up for...
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Although I've ordered plenty of takeout over the last...
How to make simple syrup, and 9 ideas for how to use it. You will never be without it again!
I have become the biggest fan of simple syrup, ever...
12 creative, unexpected ways to use extra mint from your garden this summer
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7 totally delicious and easy-to-make breakfast taco recipes to spice up your morning routine
I’m taco obsessed. I’ve made Greek-style tacos, jerk...
Giving up your morning coffee? Try one of these delicious alternatives
Several years ago I was told that my adrenal system was...
12 creative pumpkin recipes you can eat all day long, to make the most of fall’s essential ingredient
With fresh pumpkins now in season and canned pumpkin...
5 of our favorite Thanksgiving must-have items at Trader Joe’s that you need to grab now
Thanksgiving (or friendsgiving) will be here before we...
8 mouthwatering s’mores recipes that don’t require a campfire
The weather is changing, and thank goodness that means...
These 6 BOOzy Halloween cocktail and mocktail recipes are easy to whip up and so so fun!
If you're planning a get together this Halloween, you...
How to make golden milk: What it is and why you should try some today
It's that time of year! Colds, coughs, and the flu are...
8 astoundingly creative Halloween snack trays to fill the bellies of your ghosts and goblins
Snack trays and food boards are still such a popular...