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 Rebecca Ffrench | Oct 28, 2022 | Tips + Tricks
Have you ever opened a jar of half-used tomato sauce only to find furry white spots of mold floating on top? While some spoiled food is quite obvious—all you need do is open the container and take a whiff—others are less so. Especially pantry staples that you tend to...
by Lisa Barnes | Oct 24, 2022 | Recipes, Shopping Finds, Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving (or friendsgiving) will be here before we are ready. Which means it’s a good time to stock up on some of our favorite finds at Trader Joe’s that make fall feasting that much more easy and delicious. If you are already a frequent shopper at...
by Kate Etue | Oct 18, 2022 | Tips + Tricks
I’m not sure why it’s so hard to drink our daily recommended amount of water, but it just is. I’m trying to do better this year and know that others at Cool Mom HQ are too, so I’ve found a few ways to make it a little easier. Because even when...
by Caroline Siegrist | Sep 29, 2022 | Tips + Tricks
The past few years of pandemic life have made us all a bit insane when it comes to washing things (I still sing ‘happy birthday’ in my head every time I wash my hands). And because of that, I’m not about to wash anything that doesn’t absolutely...