The 2017 Cool Mom Eats Holiday Gift Guide!
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7 smart kitchen habits that made us better cooks. Put them to work for yourself!
Most good cooks weren't born with smart kitchen habits. Getting comfortable in the kitchen takes time. Here are 7 smart kitchen habits that made us better cooks. If you're looking to up your kitchen game, we bet these can help. 1. Meal planning Planning before you...
Strawberries for days! Dinner recipes using strawberries
So I have a problem y'all, and it is called strawberry season in Oregon. If you haven't heard of or tried the Hood Strawberry, it is the most incredibly delicious strawberry you will ever eat and you may want to book a vacation to the Northwest in June next year just...
The ultimate healthy summer snack for kids
This is a sponsored post on behalf of SunButter Whether you're feeding hungry kids in your home all summer long, or you're packing snacks or lunches for camp days, you know how important it is to find healthy foods that they'll love and ask for. Thankfully, SunButter...
Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for the week ahead, from 15-minute Street Corn Tostadas to a tropical sheet pan dinner
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. There is always a LOT going on this first part of June, so let's keep dinner easy and fast this week. From 15-minute Street Corn Tostadas to health on a sheet pan, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that...
15 fabulous gourmet Father’s Day Gift ideas for dads who love to cook, grill, eat, or drink
If you have a dad in your life who loves to cook, eat, or drink (so basically all dads), we've got you covered this Father's Day with gourmet gift ideas. With everything from handsome whiskey tumbler, to gear that allows him to smoke his own meats, to raw bar (like,...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals for the week ahead, including great Memorial Day cookout recipes
A new batch of weekly meal plan recommendations is here, and it's Memorial Day at end of this week! So we've found a tasty recipes perfect for your upcoming weekend cookouts, plus easy meals to get you through the rest of the week. So grab a pen, make your shopping...
5 weeknight dinners that make great lunches the next day
My kids have always preferred to take leftovers from dinner the night before for school lunch the next day. Not all leftovers make for good school lunches either due to not traveling well, staying warm, or just smelling really, really bad when that lunch bag gets...
5 easy meals for a busy week on the go
Alright, parents: I have a busy week coming up, so I need to think ahead and come up with some meal plan ideas for quick meals that will keep my family satisfied and nourished for some of these longer nights we have ahead of us (yay spring sports). I'm also looking...
9 of the very best mugs for all of the moms for Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is just around the corner, and while you may think the gift of a coffee mug may not seem very exciting, let me tell you that some of my very favorite gifts have been a uniquely chosen mug from one of my kids that speaks right to my heart and soul. It is...
5 great family dinners from 5 favorite cookbook authors
I'm not really sure how it is that we are heading into the last week in April, but here we are! It seems like every week I am trying to rekindle my passion for cooking, and one way to do that is to revisit or seek out a few new recipes from cookbooks from some of my...
Beat it, eggs! 6 fantastic egg-free brunch ideas for Easter and beyond.
Eggs get all the attention at brunch, especially Easter brunch. They’re an easy choice for many hosts and families, but you may be serving guests – vegans, picky kids, or those with allergies – who don't eat eggs. Besides, eggs can be temperamental, and serving them...
Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for the week ahead, from a classic salmon dish to the ultimate burger
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a classic salmon dish to the ultimate burger, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock up before the weekend’s...
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I took my son to occupational therapy for his picky eating, and here’s how it went
Does anyone remember Jan's evaluation of Michael from...
5 kitchen organization tips for those of us who need to refresh our space
After so much time at home with the kids this past...
The best way to clean your kids’ lunch boxes in the age of Covid: It’s easier than you think.
In the past, we've written about how to clean our kids...
How long can food be left out in the summer before it spoils (and ruins the party)? Here’s a handy list.
Summer’s here! That means I'm thinking about all of...
We found the easiest new way to recycle old cookware, bakeware, and cutlery, right from home
When I found out that Terracycle and Calphalon have...
Try these 7 tricks to lighten up your favorite summer desserts
Oh hey, scorching summer weather, you're just the thing...
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Strawberries for days! Dinner recipes using strawberries
So I have a problem y'all, and it is called strawberry...
Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for the week ahead, from 15-minute Street Corn Tostadas to a tropical sheet pan dinner
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals for the week ahead, including great Memorial Day cookout recipes
A new batch of weekly meal plan recommendations is...
5 weeknight dinners that make great lunches the next day
My kids have always preferred to take leftovers from...
5 easy meals for a busy week on the go
Alright, parents: I have a busy week coming up, so I...
5 great family dinners from 5 favorite cookbook authors
I'm not really sure how it is that we are heading into...
Beat it, eggs! 6 fantastic egg-free brunch ideas for Easter and beyond.
Eggs get all the attention at brunch, especially Easter...
Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for the week ahead, from a classic salmon dish to the ultimate burger
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for...
