The 2017 Cool Mom Eats Holiday Gift Guide!
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3 better, cleaner ways to store knives than a knife block. Because bacteria, yuck.
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 slots. Eek. To...
All of our favorite Labor Day recipe ideas, in one handy place: Grilling, parties, picnics.
Stock up on charcoal, fire up the grill, and commit to that healthy reset on Tuesday, because this long weekend is all about these delicious Labor Day recipe ideas. Even if your kids are back in school, chances are you've still managed to hit the pool a bit and keep...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals for your Labor Day cookouts…and the rest of the week.
This weekend is Labor Day, so we've got your cookout essentials covered. Plus some easy meals to get you through the rest of the week, after you've gotten back from your 3-day weekend. Because re-entry is hard. So, grab your pen and make your grocery list, then stock...
The coffee subscription customized around how you take your coffee. Oooh…
Of all the things I've kept from the pandemic one is the habit of making our own lattes each morning, and brewing our own cold brew, Americanos and even caramel machiato-whatevers...right at home. It saves us money, it's kind of fun. It lets us make them exactly how...
A reusable juice box. At last!
When it comes to kids' lunches and convenience, I wished for a long time for some kind of reusable juice box. I mean, it's kind of hard to beat juice boxes--they're the perfect serving size, especially younger kids, and for what seems to be the six-minute lunch break...
12 creative, easy school lunch ideas that kids can make themselves. Inspiration galore! | Back to School Guide
It's back to school time, and if you're looking for school lunch ideas kids can make themselves, you've come to the right place! We're always looking for suggestions that ease the transition from the lazy mornings of summer to "hurry up you are going to miss the bus"...
5 dinners featuring the best of August produce
How is it already the second week of August? For many of us, school starts soon (or has already started)—gasp!—so I'm holding on to summer a little longer with these meal plan ideas that use August produce. Because fresh, light dinners with loads of veggies in them...
The one thing you need in your pantry to clean all the sticky messes. (Yes, all of them).
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, right? I tried the...
4 delicious sun tea variations, courtesy of a born n bred southern mom who grew up on it.
We are right in the thick of the dog days of summer and things are super hot all over the country... which means it's perfect for making sun tea. A sun tea recipe hardly needs a recipe, which is in part why it's such a a staple in the South — growing up, I remember...
Yes, the Click n Grow smart garden is worth it, if you want fresh herbs year round.
I've always loved the idea of growing my own herbs indoors as the weather starts to change, and after getting a chance to try the new Click & Grow indoor Smart Garden 9 (currently on sale!) consider me a new fan. With fall creeping up on us, it's a good time to...
A killer dairy-free coconut whipped cream recipe: Bring on the summer desserts!
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,...
If you’re road tripping, you need these 5 easy, not-too-messy travel snack recipes
Here's the thing about travel snack recipes and making your own snacks when you hit the road. One of the quickest ways to blow your budget on an affordable family road trip is to stop for snacks at the drive-thru every time the kids are hungry. The same for days...
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12 of your favorite tips to save money on groceries: We’re stealing all of them!
Feeding a family of five during the worst of the COVID...
11 of the best food podcasts, for foodies, novice cooks, and everyone in between
Food podcasts have become one of my favorite ways to...
How to be a good online grocery customer: 5 helpful tips
With COVID finally making its way to our household this...
Thanksgiving dinner help: What to make from scratch and what to buy ready-made
As my family’s Thanksgiving host for almost 25 years,...
10 handy kitchen gadgets that make holiday cooking and baking easier
Anyone else looking for handy kitchen gadgets for...
5 smart tips for choosing a recipe online
If you've ever searched for a recipe online, you know...
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9 creative, non-sandwich school lunch ideas to keep things fun. (No soups or salads!) | Back to School Guide
A list of creative non-sandwich school lunch ideas is...
All of our favorite Labor Day recipe ideas, in one handy place: Grilling, parties, picnics.
Stock up on charcoal, fire up the grill, and commit to...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals for your Labor Day cookouts…and the rest of the week.
This weekend is Labor Day, so we've got your cookout...
12 creative, easy school lunch ideas that kids can make themselves. Inspiration galore! | Back to School Guide
It's back to school time, and if you're looking for...
5 dinners featuring the best of August produce
How is it already the second week of August? For many...
4 delicious sun tea variations, courtesy of a born n bred southern mom who grew up on it.
We are right in the thick of the dog days of summer and...
A killer dairy-free coconut whipped cream recipe: Bring on the summer desserts!
Vegan and non-dairy eaters have a wonderful...
If you’re road tripping, you need these 5 easy, not-too-messy travel snack recipes
Here's the thing about travel snack recipes and making...
