by Christina Refford | Dec 14, 2019 | Christmas, Gift Guides, Shopping Finds
All year long, I love to support independent bakers, chocolatiers, wineries and small retailers with my limited shopping dollars — but I love them even more when they’re offering food gifts that give back to people in need through worthwhile charities and...
by Cool Mom Team | Nov 30, 2019 | Gift Guides, Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Shopping Finds
If you ask us, the best part of the holidays is spending time with family and friends. Though we don’t quite party the way we used to pre-kids (sigh), it’s nice to drop in on those we love, and part of the fun is bearing gifts — because we think that...
by Liz Gumbinner | Nov 4, 2019 | Shopping Finds
When I was sent a few samples of a vitamin-infused coffee called VitaCup to try out, I was pretty — okay, wildly skeptical. For me, coffee has to taste good above all, because I’m drinking so darn much of it. Especially now when I’m waking up at 6:30...
by Liz Gumbinner | Jul 27, 2019 | Tips + Tricks
Leave it to my teen to find this Starbucks drink hack on TikTok that’s currently making the social media rounds with Starbucks-obsessed consumers everywhere. Iced venti money-saving hack Order a tall iced drink. That’s a “small” for those of us...
by Liz Gumbinner | Jan 8, 2019 | Shopping Finds
I love the idea of starting my day with inspirational quote mug — and yes, I admit I’ve become that person — but oy. Have you seen what qualifies for inspirational sayings these days? I can’t get into The only thing stopping you are your...
