by Stacie Billis | Aug 8, 2016 | Tips + Tricks
You’ve probably seen the food blog headlines: Ripen an avocado in just minutes! or How to ripen an avocado in the oven! Given that a) I love cooking with avocado since it’s an easy, nutrient-dense fruit that I can serve as a kid-friendly, no-cook...
by Kate Etue | Aug 4, 2016 | Recipes
An icy cold, salt-rimmed margarita really hits the spot at this point in the summer, but if you ask me, tequila is a serious commitment. When I want to beat the heat by sipping on something lighter, super refreshing, and (sometimes) with fewer calories, I mix up a...
by Stacie Billis | Jul 28, 2016 | Tips + Tricks
The end of July and early August mark the end of summer for many, so it’s no wonder that it’s also the most popular vacation time of year for families. Here at Cool Mom HQ, we are big fans of renting a vacation home over a hotel room(s) not only because...
by Kate Etue | Jul 27, 2016 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks
For those of us who need a caffeine fix in the morning, but can’t bear the heat any longer, iced coffee is the only way to go. But at this point in the summer, we’re looking for something more than just coffee + milk + ice cubes. So we’ve been poking...
by Christina Refford | Jul 19, 2016 | Shopping Finds
When my daughter was diagnosed with a milk allergy over a dozen years ago, I whispered a quiet goodbye to big drippy ice cream cones enjoyed on a hot summer’s day. But, I needn’t have been quite so dramatic because the number of non-dairy and vegan ice...