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 cook…
Haven't finished holiday shopping? You are not alone. No, seriously: I'm not done either, which is why I rounded up these seven easy and totally fantastic food subscription boxes that make a killer last minute gift. These boxes are fille…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a Ritz cracker-topped casserole (yum!) to an easy foil packed chicken dinner, we’ve got five weeknight meals that will get you through the week. So grab a pen, make you…
In all of the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it's easy to lose sight of what really matters -- giving to others -- even when we are giving gifts. Because for so many of us who already have all that we need, gifts are icing on the cak…
I'm a big fan of eggnog, but with eggs, cream, whole milk and sugar, it's no joke. Especially if you make yours boozy the way that I like to make mine. So, yea, it's a once a year treat in my house, which is too bad given how much the ki…
Those of you who are also fans of Cool Mom Eats (and hey, thank you!) know that I'm all about coming up with smart solutions to help busy parents with home cooked meals that still feed our families quickly and easily. Especially this tim…
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'…
Next up in our Cool Mom Eats 2016 Holiday Gift Guide , we had the best time finding the most fun food-themed stocking stuffers for you. Because sometimes it's those little sips and bites and baubles and tees that really are the crowning …
I take the notion of store-bought shortcuts for home cooking very seriously. Because while scratch cooking is always my goal, hello, reality! Especially during the holidays when my to-do list is particularly long. So finding shortcuts in…
As you may know, I am all about using smart, store-bought shortcuts whenever possible, even for holiday cooking. Because, let's be honest, a lot of us love the idea of holiday entertaining -- and envisioning all those decadent homemade r…
We're a day late with this week's meal plan, because oof , who else is still full? But the show must go on: By Monday, it'll be back to the routine, so a meal planning we must go. This week, we're keeping it light on meat and also on coo…
It’s time to get a head start on your meal plan for next week. Yes, even though Thursday is Thanksgiving. We take that—and Thanksgiving leftovers—into account, covering you through the weekend this week. Because we can all use a little e…
Whether this year marks you first attempt to cook a Thanksgiving turkey or you're an old pro (who doesn't look a day over 32—ha!), I've found that there's always room for help. Here's everything you need to know for how to cook a turkey …
We're big fans of pulling kids into the kitchen early and often. But that also means setting kitchen safety rules for kids -- and for you. Not just because it keeps them safe (though that's obviously the most important thing), but becaus…
Roasting vegetables is my favorite way to cook fall and winter veggies because it is, hands down, the best way to coax out big flavor from hearty produce. And then there’s the fact that roasting is dead easy. Sure, it takes a little time…
It’s time to get a head start on your meal plan for next week. From a 30-minute skillet chili to the most genius use of tater tots, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week. So grab a pen, make your shopping li…
It's finally here: election day. No matter who you're voting for (and you are voting, yes?), chances are you're excited for the day to be over—or is it just me? In the meantime, these last 24 hours are no joke. Since I don't want to be e…
With so much happening in the world (like, uh, this week ), I feel silly taking issue with daylight savings, but seriously? As far as I'm concerned, this institutionalized tradition, which surely once had significance, does nothing but d…
With temperatures dropping, my kids are asking for hot breakfasts which, of course, take more time—which, of course, I don't have on busy weekday mornings. I love that they enjoy oatmeal, but have always thought that I had to make the sl…
It’s time to get a head start on your meal plan for next week. From a fancy one-pot chicken and rice that's easy enough for weekdays to a four-ingredient chili, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week. So grab…
It’s time to get a head start on your meal plan for next week. From a fall version of Carbonara to your new favorite meatball recipe, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week. So grab a pen, make your shopping …
If your house is anything like mine, the excitement and planning for Halloween starts first thing in October. But the execution? Yea, not until the last minute. (Who else hasn't gotten their own costume yet?!) So if you're a procrastinat…
Let's get something straight: Halloween is about candy. Straight up, no bones about it. That said, with pumpkin carving parties , pre trick-or-treating Halloween dinners , and fun Halloween snacks for school lunch or after school, there …
It’s time to get a head start on your meal plan for next week. From a one-bowl vegan dinner that the kids will love to the most delicious pork chops, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week. So grab a pen, mak…
