5 satisfying but light dinners for warm summer nights | Meal Plan ideas
I can safely say we're on team light dinners for summer. The warmer weather has me craving salads, fish, and light summer pasta salads that don't leave me feeling heavy and bleh -- and honestly, who wants to be stuck in a blazing hot kitchen these days? But hey, I...
My favorite family-friendly recipes using July’s fresh produce: Delicious and budget friendly.
July is such a perfect time for fresh produce -- and the delicious family recipes that make use of them. My backyard garden is starting to produce some radishes and cabbage right about now, and I'm seeing the most delicious peaches and tomatoes at local roadside...
This coffee is kinder on your body, and setting out to make the world a little kinder too.
Back in 2018, our associate editor Kate tried an inexpensive brand of mushroom coffee and wasn't the biggest fan. Despite more and more friends (and my own mom!) over the years extolling the benefits of mushroom coffee, I still hadn't taken the plunge...until we...
25 of our favorite red white and blue recipes for your 4th of July celebration.
It's no surprise that we think that the best part of 4th of July parties is all about the food. Well, and the company too. Fireworks are just a bonus. Whether you deck your home out in American flags or just want to take advantage of some downtime with friends and...
5 fantastic dinners featuring summer vegetables | Weekly Meal Plan
We grill a lot each summer, and many tacos are involved. But after my mom called, raving about the absolute perfection of the fresh veggies she got at the farmer's market this week, I wanted to focus on dinners we can make the family using summer vegetables for this...
How to grill pizza: My family’s summer obsession.
When my omniscient editor asked me to write a post on how to grill pizza, I literally yelled, YESSSSS! In my short career of grilling pizzas, I have become obsessed. I honestly can't believe how satisfying and easy it is to make homemade grilled pizzas. And keep in...
5 fun, party-inspired family dinner ideas for hot summer nights | Weekly Meal Plan
With the heat hitting lots of us way earlier than expected, we thought we'd share some summer meal plan ideas we tend to share in July or August! If you can't get excited about home-cooked meals right now, we thought we'd focus on easy and fun. We hope these 5 easy,...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals using June’s freshest produce
This week's weekly meal plan recommendations are here, and we've found some easy meals to get you through the rest of the week all using June's best, freshest produce like watermelon, zucchini, swiss chard, avocados, and peas. Yay for summer! So grab a pen, make your...
5 bright, flavorful outdoor dinners you can take outside for summer
The south is hitting the end of school year. which means summer is officially here -- even if most of the country saves that honor for Memorial Day weekend. I'm already getting excited about all the time we'll get to spend outdoors, so my meal planning for this...
Up your burger game with the best grills and 5 grilling tools I can’t live without.
It's almost officially summer, and that means we've got grilling on the brain! Hopefully, your grill is all cleaned up and ready to go -- or on its way. Which means this is a good time to take inventory of what needs replacing, or what you might want to help up your...
9 impressive make-ahead Mother’s Day brunch recipes so Mom won’t have to lift a finger.
You know why we're talking about make-ahead brunch recipes for Mother's Day, right? Because we’ve been there. You’re feeling pretty good about your Mother’s Day plans, since you’ve got a gift (last-minute gifts count!), pretty flowers, and a perfect card in hand....
Change your margaritas with 10 delicious margarita variations
While we all love a classic margarita, these delicious margarita variations let you celebrate Cinco De Mayo, National Margarita Day, or just a well-earned weekend night in style. Pair them with one of the recipes from our favorite authentic Mexican food blogs and...
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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...
A realistic Thanksgiving planning calendar for busy parents. Like uh, we can’t all start in October.
One look at the Thanksgiving planning calendars, and it brings up a whole lot of stress. I was supposed to order a turkey *when*? Whether Thanksgiving falls late on the calendar, or early like this year, it doesn't matter -- it's still never enough time for me to...
What we’re making with all that fresh August produce: Beans, carrots, peppers, corn, tomatoes and more
I'm so excited for all these recipe ideas to help you figure out what to make with fresh August produce, because it is just so outstanding. Many of us on the Cool Mom Eats team made the leap to CSA memberships when Covid limited our access to local farmer’s...
The best way to cut corn off the cob without mess: Best trick ever!
August is corn on the cob season, and while I love corn on the cob, sometimes you need a good way to cut corn off the cob. I mean, other than slathering corn with butter, keeping it on the cob is kind of limiting -- especially when fresh corn is in season and I...
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Most of us are juggling kids, work, and still have to feed our families every day. But Weight Watchers has our back. It’s not about dieting—it’s about real-life balance, smart choices, and feeling good in your own skin. No guilt trips, no crazy restrictions, just...
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