I'm all for a good joke, but it's taken until now—when my kids have grown up a bit — to fully appreciate April Fool's Day prank recipes. Because when your precious little babies or toddlers reach an age when singing pop songs, refusing k…
In the first post of our Life Skills Series, we shared tips to help you raise critical thinkers . And next up, we're talking about how to teach your kids problem-solving skills . As adults, we know how important they are in our everyday …
If one thing has become abundantly clear over the past few years, our kids are growing up seeing all kinds of problems we face in the world, and they're increasingly asking us what they can do, or how they can be part of the solution. Th…
Raise your hand if you've ever gotten terrible parenting advice! Wait, all of you who have kids? Ha, yes. Of course all of us have. It's like a rite of passage for new parents. But the good thing is, with some perspective and guidance, y…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From crispy Fajita Taquitos to a rainbow noodle salad that the kids will love (and can even help make!), and of course the traditional corned beef for St. Patrick's Day, we’…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a chicken dinner that cooks in 10 minutes to a fun twist on lasagna, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your…
We're all about trying to find enjoyable, cheap and easy ideas for date night at home, especially for those of us with kids who'd like a little extra help rekindling that proverbial spark when we're stuck sans sitter. Even if it's just a…
At Cool Mom Picks, we do our best to highlight indie makers and amplify a diverse range of voices, products, and perspectives. And at Cool Mom Eats, we of course love sharing an array of wonderful food ideas from regions around the U.S. …
I'm so excited to celebrate the Lunar New Year with my family this year! One of my favorite ways to teach my kids about customs and traditions around the world is through food since we can't always travel to all of the places I want to t…
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We're always happy to offer up parents ideas for what to do with all that leftover Halloween candy you'll surely end up with. Well, at least after the small gorge-fest that your trick-or-treaters may be entitled to after all their hard w…
This is how I was taught to cook pasta perfectly, even ahead of time which, by the way, is lifesaving knowledge for any busy family cook. We typically eat pasta at least once a week, and thanks to this pasta-cooking trick, it's cooked to…
Unless you're vegetarian, it’s hard to resist a big, juicy steak every once and a while. I’m not a huge meat eater myself—I only eat red meat several times a month—so when I do, I want it to be good. Really good. A tender steak with a cr…
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If you're looking to lighten your load this school year, look to the kids. With these tips, you'll have your kids making lunch in no time at all! I'm not a morning person. If your personality also improves throughout the day, you'll unde…
The convenience of Lunchables is undeniably alluring, but the ingredients, cost, and waste can be a little hard to swallow given how incredibly easy it is to make DIY Lunchables. With a handful of ingredients and a few reusable compartme…
Summer has arrived and I'm ready for a week at the beach, or in the mountains, or anywhere but here! In an ideal world, every vacation home renter would stock the kitchen with everything you need, but many of us have arrived for a week o…
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With Mother's Day right around the corner , we thought it would be so fun to ask the kids in our lives, if you could have anything delivered to your mom, what would it be? Let's just say our kids know us very, very well! Also, who has a …
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