by Jane Sweeney | Feb 20, 2016 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks
The idea for this post came last week when I found myself staring blankly at the pantry. I had a few russet potatoes that were intended for a beef stew that never happened and some broccoli. I ended up cooking them together in the microwave, and even though that meant...
by Kate Etue | Feb 11, 2016 | Shopping Finds
Feeding a baby can feel like a full-time, around-the-clock job. And that’s probably because it is. So whenever we find a product that makes it a little easier, we’re excited to see if it will work out. And I have to say, I’ve been really pleased...
by Stacie Billis | Jan 10, 2016 | Columns
Here are some of our favorite food links from around the web this week. We hope that you like them, too. The value of a mess: You should let your kids totally botch household chores from an early age. New federal dietary guidelines: cut sugar, eat more...
by Cool Mom Team | Dec 12, 2015 | Christmas, Gift Guides, Shopping Finds
There’s always so much chatter about kids being picky, but lots of kids love cooking. And even many, um, selective eaters enjoy a good kitchen project too, you know, if it’s making cupcakes and not kale. Understandable. Whether you have a foodie kid or...
by Cool Mom Team | Dec 9, 2015 | Christmas, Gift Guides, Shopping Finds
The holiday season is in full swing and our friends have been throwing some seriously good parties that have made us feel welcome and festive. And full! We’ve already eaten way too much because the food is so, so good—and there is more to come. The least we can...