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 --...
How to use pumpkin seeds: 9 creative recipes from totally healthy to wildly decadent
With all the pumpkin picking and Halloween pumpkin carving, you won't want to throw away those pumpkin seeds! Once you roast them, they can be turned into more than a crunchy, on-the-go snack! From pesto to chocolate-dipped brittle, these creative recipes will make...
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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...
