Our picks for the best YouTube cooking shows for kids—for screen time that just might help mealtime.
It never ceases to amaze me how much kids love watching cooking shows—even picky eaters. Though baking shows seem to be the most popular with kid viewers (go figure), my kids have, on occasion, watched a cooking show that prepared some healthy dish that they...
How to boil corn on the cob perfectly: The world’s best, easiest recipe is not what you might think.
Hey, you there! Yes you with the timer set to 12 minutes and the canister of sugar out on the counter next to that big pot? You're not boiling your corn right. Wait...I know we all have methods we swear by but I'm telling you, after years of experimentation and...
A red, white, and blue cocktail and mocktail to raise a glass to the 4th of July.
I love a good holiday-themed drink but, let's be honest, it's not easy to keep it classy when you're going for red, white, and blue. Somehow, though, I've managed to find two 4th of July drink recipes—one a refreshing cocktail, the other a light summer cooler—that...
9 fun, easy, no-bake 4th of July party treats. From kind of healthy to kind of not healthy at all.
I've been looking around for some fun 4th of July treats, because my daughter has the honor of having a birthday the same week so we often turn the day into a double celebration. However, I'm an apartment dweller; a hot oven in the summer equals a hot apartment. So I...
More than 40 summer grilling recipes: More than you can shake a pair of tongs at.
If you've got grilling on the brain for family dinners, Father's Day or summer entertaining overall -- because who doesn't, really -- we've gone through our archives over the years to pull together enough summer grilling ideas to get you through every weekend of...
7 Father’s Day breakfast recipe ideas made especially for dad
One way to start the day right this coming Father's Day is by making a special breakfast just for your favorite dad. These recipes are simple, delicious, and festive. Many are also easy enough that the kids can help. (And, if not, have them work on one of these...
13 gourmet gifts for the dad who loves to cook, or just loves to eat | 2015 Father’s Day Gift Guide.
Father’s Day will be here before you know it and, of course, we think gourmet gifts are a great way to go. Whether he's a serious foodie, home cook, weekend barbecue warrior, or just a dude who loves eating, we have so many ideas, that we hope you'll find one that's...
10 easy, healthier popsicle recipes for kids that let you say yes to frozen treats all summer long.
When the temperature starts to climb, I have no problem reaching for something frozen on a stick to cool all of us off. And I especially love when that popsicle treat is actually pretty good for our bodies, too, with healthier ingredients blended in to create...
5 summery grilled chicken recipes that will make chicken for dinner exciting again.
If your family is anything like mine, you eat a lot of chicken. It’s among the most popular main dishes, especially for families, because it’s so versatile and because lots of kids will actually eat it unlike other protein—but chicken can also get boring. One of my...
12 of the cutest printable teacher cards to make all those thoughtful food gifts more fun
Big or small, sometimes a food gift is just what's called for when it comes to a gift for those teachers, coaches, and other school staff who have done so much for our kids over the year. Which doesn't mean you have to go nuts and spend hours on some fancy tarte...
5 absolutely gorgeous kitchen countertop storage ideas that blend function with I want that.
There are times when a totally clear kitchen countertop looks fantastic. But then there's the real world, where the kitchen is often a swirl of activity and the center of home life. Things -- many, many things -- will inevitably land on the countertops. However, this...
5 of the best waffle recipes that prove they aren’t just pancakes in a different shape
Pancakes get all the glory, but the truth is that their preferred status is based on a lie. See, most folks think that waffles can be made with pancake batter, which makes them nothing more than pancakes in a fussier shape (that requires special equipment, no less)....
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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...
How to tell if food is fresh: Awesome kitchen tricks
Have you ever opened a jar of half-used tomato sauce only to find furry white spots of mold floating on top? While some spoiled food is quite obvious—all you need do is open the container and take a whiff—others are less so. Especially pantry staples that you tend...
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...
5 foods you should never wash, plus 3 you should. A few surprised us!
The past few years of pandemic life have made us all a bit insane when it comes to washing things (I still sing 'happy birthday' in my head every time I wash my hands). And because of that, I'm not about to wash anything that doesn't absolutely need it. So I was...
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15 surprising Instant Pot recipes, from all-natural cough syrup to hand lotion to cheesecake. Whoa.
We love our Instant Pots, and why wouldn't we when the magical machine helps put healthy family dinners on the table in almost no time (faster than take out!) with minimal work? It's been a game changer for many of us, and it turns out that we don't have to limit...
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Homemade shortbread cookies with lavender salt: An easy, go-to dessert recipe for every holiday party
We have all been there...you just remember you signed up to bring a dessert to the holiday potluck party...tonight. If you are short on time, this is the best secret for easy holiday cookies out there: grab a couple of logs of store-bought sugar cookie dough,...
9 irresistible, creative pumpkin dessert recipes that are anything but basic
When fall ushers in the change in weather, I start thinking about that one dish I look forward too every season: obviously -- it's pumpkin pie. My mom makes the best traditional version, so there's no point in even trying to improve on it (in case you don't know,...
Well-traveled: 8 easy-to-transport Thanksgiving potluck recipes for when you’re not hosting Thanksgiving.
I am one of the lucky people that doesn't have to host Thanksgiving because my sister loves this holiday (she even wrote this entire Thanksgiving planning calendar for busy parents). But that doesn't mean I'm off the hook entirely: I always bring dishes to share...
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...
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...
