kitchen organization Archives

This easy weekly meal planner notepad helps end the pain. (Or okay, minimizes it just a bit)

by Liz Gumbinner | Jul 23, 2019 | Shopping Finds

Back to school season is coming up fast, and we’re already on it with our Cool Mom Picks Back to School Shopping Guide, rolling out this week. While we’re helping parents out with all the coolest gear for kids, we’re also going to have some great...

The essential school lunch shopping list: Everything you need in your pantry + fridge | Back to School Lunch Guide

by Cool Mom Staff | Sep 22, 2018 | Back to School

Last up in our Back to School Lunch Guide is an update of one of our favorite posts, because it’s so helpful for so many of you each year — our essential school lunch shopping list. This is everything you need to feed your kids tasty, healthy food without...

Fridge cleanout! 6 things you need to get rid of ASAP.

by Anne Wolfe Postic | Aug 1, 2018 | Tips + Tricks

Is it time for a fridge cleanout? Probably! Obviously want to get rid of anything expired, slimy or shriveled, but wouldn’t you like to be able to see into your fridge so you know what’s there? Here’s some help. These are the things in the refrigerator you...

5 easy kitchen habits you can start today to help save the environment.

by Anne Wolfe Postic | Apr 22, 2018 | Tips + Tricks

Earth Day is a great time to assess our eco-friendly habits, especially in the kitchen where there are so many opportunities to make a positive impact. But I get it: I’m lazy, and changing habits is hard. Sadly, when it comes to the environment, laziness is no...

Who washes the Thanksgiving dishes in your house — and who should?

by Kate Etue | Nov 22, 2017 | Thanksgiving

You’re wiped out from cooking and the tryptophan has kicked in, but there’s a mountain of clean up in the kitchen. So, who does the Thanksgiving dishes? We asked our staff about how it works in their house — and about how they feel about how it works...