by Cool Mom Staff | Nov 15, 2021 | Holiday Cooking, Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks
As my family’s Thanksgiving host for almost 25 years, remembering last year’s “just us” celebration – complete with drive-by visits, drop off meals for my mom, and toasts over Zoom – is bittersweet. While many of us are excited to welcome back more traditional...
by Kate Etue | Oct 24, 2021 | Halloween, Party!, Tips + Tricks
My kids are getting restless for Halloween, so I’m thinking about pulling together an impromptu pumpkin carving party to hold them over. It’s the perfect way to kick off fall and get excited about the upcoming holidays. Even better, it’s a low-key,...
by Kate Etue | Oct 6, 2021 | Recipes
Want fun, unexpected dinner ideas now that it’s starting to feel like fall? Tailgating recipes! For real. Spread a picnic cloth across your table or kitchen counter, and try these tasty tailgating menu items for a snackable dinner your whole family will enjoy....
by Liz Gumbinner | Sep 29, 2021 | Recipes
When non-Hispanic Americans think of traditionally Hispanic food, tacos probably come to mind first. Maybe Guacamole. Mayyyybe Burritos. And sure, those foods are all delicious, but that’s kind of like limiting yourself to French Fries and Belgian Waffles when...
by Kate Etue | Aug 4, 2021 | Shopping Finds
As more of us, like Kristen, are thinking about drinking less these days, I’ve been looking for some festive canned mocktails (or, hey, bottles are fine too) I can add to the drink offerings when we host. For our friends or family who don’t or can’t...
