by Lisa Barnes | Jun 23, 2023 | Meal Planning, Recipes
So I have a problem y’all, and it is called strawberry season in Oregon. If you haven’t heard of or tried the Hood Strawberry, it is the most incredibly delicious strawberry you will ever eat and you may want to book a vacation to the Northwest in June...
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...
by Kate Etue | Sep 27, 2022 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks
We love our Instant Pots, and why wouldn’t we when the magical machine helps put healthy family dinners on the table in almost no time (faster than take out!) with minimal work? It’s been a game changer for many of us, and it turns out that we don’t...