holidays Archives | Cool Mom Eats

The world’s easiest cocktail garnishes: 4 ridiculously simple ways to make your cocktails look pro with no skills at all.

by Liz Gumbinner | Dec 9, 2019 | Party!, Tips + Tricks

This content is for readers 21+ which you probably are, because hi, it says “mom” in our website name. Please drink responsibly. Thanks to Drinkworks for sponsoring this post, because how fun is that? Well hello there! I’m that person who says,...

12 mason jar food gifts your kids can help DIY, from sweet to savory. | Holiday Gift Guide

by Christina Refford | Dec 2, 2019 | Christmas, Gift Guides, Holiday Cooking, Recipes

As a parent, I discovered that the number of gifts I buy at the holidays has multiplied exponentially to accommodate all the wonderful teachers, coaches, caregivers, friends, and VIP’s (very important parents) that help make our year run smoothly. But since my...

Two easy Trader Joe’s Meals my family lives on during the holidays.

by Jane Sweeney | Nov 25, 2019 | Meal Plan, Recipes

Ah, the holiday craziness is upon us: Searching for the right gift, hosting family and friends (SO. MANY. MEALS.) and balancing the school concerts, parties, events and more. Believe me, I love it, but by the end of a school or workday, the last thing many of us want...

5 impressive but easy Thanksgiving pies. Skip the pumpkin.

by Kate Etue | Nov 20, 2019 | Recipes, Thanksgiving

I’m a huge fan of basically any pie recipe for Thanksgiving, but I admit I’m always looking for options that aren’t pumpkin on our buffet. Yes, it’s tradition and there are lots of ways to change up pumpkin pie and make it more creative —...

Easy, eco-friendly table setting ideas for a less wasteful Thanksgiving

by Christina Refford | Nov 15, 2019 | Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks

Sandwiched between the plastic spiders and candy wrappers of Halloween and the blinking lights and tissue-stuffed gift bags of the holidays, I love that Thanksgiving offers us an opportunity to get back to basics. I’m turning my focus to family, food, and...