by Cool Mom Staff | Feb 9, 2023 | Party!, Recipes
We believe there is nothing better than a big plate of ooey-gooey nachos. And we also believe that nachos should not be relegated to just making an appearance at parties. Every day can be nachos day. Of course, you hardly need a recipe to make basic nachos, but some...
by Christina Refford | Jan 24, 2023 | Holiday Cooking, Party!, Recipes
If you’re looking to put a little love into your Valentine’s Day treats this year, there’s no need to run out and buy a cartful of special ingredients or gadgets. Just grab a few heart-shaped cookie cutters with a bunch of different-size hearts, then...
by Cool Mom Staff | Jan 21, 2023 | Party!, Shopping Finds
I’m so excited to celebrate the Lunar New Year with my family this year! One of my favorite ways to teach my kids about customs and traditions around the world is through food since we can’t always travel to all of the places I want to take them. Since...
by Christina Refford | Nov 16, 2022 | Recipes, Thanksgiving
I am one of the lucky people that doesn’t have to host Thanksgiving because my sister loves this holiday (she even wrote this entire Thanksgiving planning calendar for busy parents). But that doesn’t mean I’m off the hook entirely: I always bring...
by Christina Refford | Nov 12, 2022 | Party!, Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks
This Thanksgiving, I’m ditching the “aspirational” Instagram feeds with their super-creative (and mind-boggling) table decor ideas that require either a big investment of money or time to achieve. Instead, I’ve decided to simplify beautifully...