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...
7 easy, semi-homemade Halloween party treats that are still wildly impressive
We're all about easy Halloween snacks and party treats for Halloween parties. From savory to sweet to mostly healthy, we have rounded up the very best semi-homemade Halloween party treats and we hope you find a few that work for you! Top: Semi-homemade clementine...
5 fun candy corn inspired recipes for Halloween — because you can never get enough of a good thing.
Of all the throwback candies, candy corn reigns supreme. More than just nostalgic, it is among the most popular Halloween candies year after year, because it's awesome, that's why. And I know, that may not be a universal sentiment, but it is around here. And for these...
Hurricane help: Why we’re supporting World Central Kitchen’s lifesaving work in Florida, Puerto Rico, and more.
I always say it: Our readers have the biggest hearts. And so many of you have been asking how best to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian in Florida and Cuba, and Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico. So what can we do to help those who are still there? Don't lose hope --...
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Non-toxic spring cleaning with salt: 8 unexpected uses in the kitchen beyond cooking.
Springtime means spring cleaning in my house and that means cleaning with salt. Yes, really. While there are some great natural cleaning products out there that are worth every dime (we love Better Life around here, and even housecleaning services use it), the...
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,...
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...
Healthy comfort food recipes to get us through the winter without the extra pounds
Healthy comfort food recipes can be hard to come by. I mean I totally get the desire to start new diets in the new year, what with fresh beginnings and all. But when it's winter, I just want to cuddle up on the couch with a blanket and a big bowl of cheesy soup or...
How to tell if food is fresh: Tips for 7 of your top pantry staples
It's good to have some tricks for how tell if food is fresh and still good to eat -- as you know if you've ever opened a jar of half-used tomato sauce that seemed fairly new...only to find furry white spots of mold floating on top. While some spoiled food is quite...
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7 spectacular macaroon variations for a big finish at Passover
We've explained many times that macarons are not to be confused with macaroons, the latter being a flour-free, gluten-free, generally chewy coconut cookie that's a favorite treat to finish off your Seder. This being Passover season, it's a perfect opportunity to...
5 easy spring recipes for the week ahead, from 35-minute lemony chicken cutlets to a fresh take on quesadillas | Weekly Meal Plan
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From 35-minute lemony chicken cutlets to sheet pan quesadillas, we’ve got five dinners that make good use of spring produce and lighter nights (yay!) to help get you through the busy week ahead. So...
A week’s worth of family-friendly spring recipes | Weekly Meal Plan
It's finally spring around here with daffodils popping up and flowering trees, which means it's time to start planning some spring dinners and easing out of all those heavy winter dishes. These are the spring dinner recipes that feel a bit lighter and brighter to...
These 11 light spring recipes help you shake off winter at the dinner table
When warm, spring weather hits I immediately lose all appetite for the heavy dinners like chili or pot roast that I craved during winter, and instead, I'm finding myself adding light spring recipes to our dinner roatation, like light pasta salads, cold, fresh...
These 9 recipes are most delicious ways to use hard-boiled eggs this week
These five truly awesome hard-boiled egg recipes may be the best, easiest, and most creative ways to use hard-boiled eggs, should you have a stockpile after Easter egg decorating. And don't worry, I'm not talking egg salad sandwiches a dozen ways either -- though...