by Christina Refford | Dec 10, 2019 | Christmas, Gift Guides, Tips + Tricks
I love that this time of year, I can accomplish both my food shopping and a lot of my gift shopping at at Trader Joe’s, all at the same time. Lucky for me, Trader Joe’s has some of my favorite affordable grab-and-go gifts that make it worth the 30 minute...
by Liz Gumbinner | Dec 3, 2019 | Party!, Shopping Finds
Whether wine is your go-to Hanukkah hostess gift, or you’re just looking to jazz up your own Hanukkah holiday table this year, I am so happy to discover these funny Hanukkah wine labels that range from LOL funny to just kind of sweet. CMP is an rstyle affiliate...
by Cool Mom Staff | Nov 30, 2019 | Christmas, Gift Guides, 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 6, 2019 | Christmas, Gift Guides, Shopping Finds
I’m a big fan of gourmet gift boxes, but a lot of our favorites can be pricey. And shipping…oof. The more affordable options often seem kind of banal to me, or just don’t have the quality I want. So when I was sent a box from Olive & Cocoa, well...
by Anne Wolfe Postic | Dec 18, 2018 | Holiday Cooking, Recipes
For many of us, sweets and baked goods are a highlight of the holiday season. (I admit it!) And because a lot of people are in a giving kind of mood, a holiday bake sale can be lucrative and fun. As a veteran of many bake sales (those school choir trips to Europe...
