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Dolly Parton and Jeni’s Ice Cream pair up! Amazing woman, amazing flavor, amazing story.

by Liz Gumbinner | Mar 26, 2021 | Shopping Finds

Yesterday, when Dolly Parton tweeted “I’ve teamed up with @jenisicecreamsto create my very own flavor in support of @dollyslibrary! Strawberry Pretzel Pie is available at Jeni’s April 8,” I mean…sold, right? Not that you need another reason to try a...

Michelle Obama’s Netflix cooking show can help teach our kids a valuable lesson that has nothing to do with food.

by Liz Gumbinner | Feb 11, 2021 | Columns

Parents are buzzing about Michelle Obama’s new Netflix children’s cooking show, Waffles + Mochi, just announced this week. And yes, I’m excited too! There’s going to be a lot written about it when it starts streaming March 16, no doubt. But...

Check out the new Lady Gaga Chromatica Oreos! You’ll be in Stupid Love, too.

by Liz Gumbinner | Dec 2, 2020 | Shopping Finds

Today on Twitter, the one and only Lady Gaga introduced perhaps my favorite food collab ever: Lady Gaga edition Oreo cookies. As if I needed another reason to buy Oreos. I desperately need cases of the metallic pink packages, each one packed with Golden Oreos. (My...

8 spectacular Halloween dinner theme ideas for a fun, safe night at home

by Cool Mom Staff | Oct 27, 2020 | Halloween, Party!, Recipes, Tips + Tricks

With lots of families looking for trick-or-treating alternatives this year, one of Liz’s suggestions was to host a fun Halloween themed dinner with the kids. Which, by the way, is a great idea for teens who may have outgrown trick-or-treating too, or a fun...

Ben & Jerry’s introduces Netflix & Chilll’d ice cream. Because someone had to do it.

by Liz Gumbinner | Jan 16, 2020 | Shopping Finds

Oh 2020, it’s been a tough start but sometimes you do throw us a bone just to keep us going. Like the announcement of Netflix & Chill’d, the newest flavor from Ben & Jerry’s. The peanut butter ice cream (gah, my weakness!) includes sweet and...