The 2017 Cool Mom Eats Holiday Gift Guide!
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Fresh white chicken chili with salsa verde, our weekly Weight Watchers recipe
Most of us are juggling kids, work, and still have to feed our families every day. But Weight Watchers has our back. It’s not about dieting—it’s about real-life balance, smart choices, and feeling good in your own skin. No guilt trips, no crazy restrictions, just...
Make Thanksgiving meal prep easy, with these 12 handy kitchen tools
Alright, let’s be honest—Thanksgiving cooking can turn into a full-on kitchen marathon. But with the right tools? Total game-changer. We found a few smart, sanity-saving gadgets and tools that will make your Thanksgiving meal prep so much easier. Think digital...
Easy crustless pumpkin pie, our weekly Weight Watchers recipe
Most of us are juggling kids, work, and still have to feed our families every day. But Weight Watchers has our back. It’s not about dieting—it’s about real-life balance, smart choices, and feeling good in your own skin. No guilt trips, no crazy restrictions, just...
Tasty “egg roll in a bowl,” our weekly Weight Watchers recipe
Most of us are juggling kids, work, and still have to feed our families every day. But Weight Watchers has our back. It’s not about dieting—it’s about real-life balance, smart choices, and feeling good in your own skin. No guilt trips, no crazy restrictions, just...
Hearty Turkey Chili, our weekly Weight Watchers recipe
Most of us are juggling kids, work, and still have to feed our families every day. But Weight Watchers has our back. It’s not about dieting—it’s about real-life balance, smart choices, and feeling good in your own skin. No guilt trips, no crazy restrictions, just...
Delicious 2-ingredient-dough bagels, our weekly Weight Watchers recipe
Most of us are juggling kids, work, and still have to feed our families every day. But Weight Watchers has our back. It’s not about dieting—it’s about real-life balance, smart choices, and feeling good in your own skin. No guilt trips, no crazy restrictions, just...
12 delicious corned beef alternatives for St. Patrick’s Day dinner: From creative to classic.
Though we know a lot of homes will be enjoying corned beef for their St Patrick's Day dinner this weekend, there are plenty of people (like me!) who would rather find some corned beef alternatives to serve on the 17th. If you're like me, I've got you covered! My...
It’s National Pi Day! You know what’s coming, right?
On 3/14 we celebrate National Pi Day, and though mathematics has never been my favorite, pie is, so I'm all in. If you are, too, here are some of my favorite pie recipes to make for National Pi Day. And if you're thinking, bake pie in the middle of the week?! you're...
Create a more sustainable kitchen with these 10 easy, eco-friendly ideas
With Earth Day coming up in April and spring cleaning season here, it's a great time to reflect on ways we can create a more eco-friendly home and a more sustainable kitchen. If your family spends as much time as my family of five does thinking about, preparing, and...
Kitchen spring cleaning checklist: 7 kitchen tasks everyone forgets
With spring having sprung (and the words of Marie Kondo echoing in my head all these years later), I've been doing my best to kick-start kitchen spring cleaning before summer arrives. But one thing I've learned after all these years is it's so easy to miss certain...
A realistic Thanksgiving planning calendar for busy parents. Like uh, we can’t all start in October.
One look at the Thanksgiving planning calendars, and it brings up a whole lot of stress. I was supposed to order a turkey *when*? Whether Thanksgiving falls late on the calendar, or early like this year, it doesn't matter -- it's still never enough time for me to...
7 delicious caramel apple flavored recipes for fall, because pumpkin spice isn’t the only taste of the season.
A lot of people see fall as the time for all things pumpkin spice, but I'm staunchly on Team Caramel Apple. It just feels like fall to me. I made my first apple crisp of the season this weekend -- so fantastic. Now I'm inspired to find more ways to pair sweet, buttery...
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The great list of Thanksgiving cooking hotlines to save your Turkey Day.
As much as we’d like it not to be the case,...
The ultimate guide to Thanksgiving recipes, tips + tricks: The dish on your turkey, sides, desserts, and even leftovers
Hey there, busy parents who haven't finalized your...
8 genius make-ahead Thanksgiving tips. Can you really ever have too many?
No matter what anyone tells you about Thanksgiving,...
Is it realistic to go vegan with kids? One mom’s real life tips and tricks.
On World Vegan Day, it seems a good time to share my...
How to host a pumpkin carving party for kids: 5 tips to keep it fun and low-stress.
As the kids get restless for Halloween, we're thinking...
A comprehensive guide to the very best coffee makers for the best coffee at home, and how to use them.
It can be hard to figure out the best coffee makers...
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5 fantastic dinners featuring summer vegetables | Weekly Meal Plan
We grill a lot each summer, and many tacos are...
How to grill pizza: My family’s summer obsession.
When my omniscient editor asked me to write a post on...
5 fun, party-inspired family dinner ideas for hot summer nights | Weekly Meal Plan
With the heat hitting lots of us way earlier than...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals using June’s freshest produce
This week's weekly meal plan recommendations are here,...
5 bright, flavorful outdoor dinners you can take outside for summer
The south is hitting the end of school year. which...
9 impressive make-ahead Mother’s Day brunch recipes so Mom won’t have to lift a finger.
You know why we're talking about make-ahead brunch...
Change your margaritas with 10 delicious margarita variations
While we all love a classic margarita, these delicious...
The best authentic Mexican food blogs: 6 favorites for Cinco de Mayo and every other day of the year.
I've had the best time seeking out the best Mexican...
