by Stacie Billis | Jan 25, 2017 | Tips + Tricks
Instant Pot mania has not died down and, if you ask us at Cool Mom HQ, it’s with good reason. Many of us are Instant Pot devotees and, though we each tend to use it differently, we’re all pretty much in love with the pressure cooker/slow cooker appliance....
by Jane Sweeney | Dec 27, 2016 | New Year's Eve, Recipes
Most years since becoming parents, my husband and I have happily decided to stay in on New Year’s Eve. We used to put the babies to bed, open up wine, and sear steaks until the fire alarm went off. But this year my girls are old enough that I’m looking for...
by Stacie Billis | Dec 23, 2016 | Columns, Meal Plan, Recipes
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. Yes, believe it or not, we have to return to real life on Monday, the day after Christmas, and feed the family all week long. From a simple breakfast-for-dinner to slow cooker Hawaiian Pork Burrito Bowls,...
by Jane Sweeney | Dec 20, 2016 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Party!, Recipes
This month is full of reasons to stock up on festive dinner recipes. Sure there are special meals to be shared on Christmas and Hanukkah, but there are also the nights when out-of-town family arrive and when the neighbors (and their 10 kids) come over for dinner. To...
by Stacie Billis | Dec 8, 2016 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Recipes
Our dedicated readers know that I’m all about using healthy shortcuts to help me get my cooking done faster — especially around the holidays when time is at a premium and I’d rather spend more time with my family than in the kitchen. I’ve...
