It's no surprise that more and more readers write to us to ask what they need to make homemade baby food. More parents than ever are making baby food from scratch, with a report out this week that baby food sales are down by 10%. Hey, no…
If your kids are anything like mine—or every other kid I know—they are way into Frozen . Still. Until they let it go (cheap shot?), I say we embrace it. For me, this means whipping up Frozen- inspired recipes that are perfect for a movie…
We've talked Mother's Day brunch , Mother's Day dinner , and every Mother's Day recipe idea in between. And you know what every one of these meal ideas comes down to? Dessert. Because, at the end of the day, that's what Mama wants: A swe…
We cool moms love great subscription boxes for kids . We also love a good meal kit delivery . Put the two together and you've got Kidstir , a clever new cooking kit for kids delivered to your door every month that's aimed at getting them…
It's funny that Father's Day recipes are always hearty dinners like steak or chili, while Mother's Day tends to focus on light brunch. Don't get me wrong, I love a good brunch (and we've got plenty of Mother's Day brunch recipes to show …
As an outspoken proponent of healthy, homemade family food, I often find myself dispelling the myth that my family and I live on quinoa and kale alone. Though we're fans of both (well, most of us), we also love burgers, pizza, and, like …
I've never been one for new year's resolutions, but every spring you'll find me looking to clean up in more ways than one. There's something about the budding plants, fresh green veggies, and warming weather that inspires me to recommit …
The wonderful PlanetBox eco-friendly stainless steel lunch boxes are a favorite for my kids -- and for me. Now, through an Earth Day partnership with kid-friendly folk musician Jack Johnson, they're making school environmental education …
They say that to take care of anyone else, you first need to take care of yourself . This year I'll prepare to show our planet Earth Day love by first showing myself some love with one (maybe two?) of these eco-cocktails made with organi…
We've been looking forward to Easter for a while now, excitedly collecting Easter recipes. Most are decadent sweets—from Easter cakes (lots of cakes) to cake pops —but we've thrown in a few healthy Easter snacks , too. Because children c…
Most cakes for Easter are elaborately decorated beyond the point that I'm interested in or, um, able to take on. Tired of gawking at fabulous no-can-do cakes (you know what I'm talking about), I decided to find six easy but cool cakes fo…
If you want to add a deliciously homemade touch to your kid's Easter basket or if you feel like surprising your Easter guests or hosts with a fun Easter dessert, these recipes for Easter cake pops are for you. Tasty and irresistibly cute…
Charoset, a deliciously sweet spread made of fruit and nuts served at Passover seder , is one of the most popular—and meaningful—foods of the holiday. More than that, charoset is as wonderful on any table as it is at the seder, stirred i…
You know that we cool moms are way into both food and technology . And we know that you cool readers are, too, which is why we're excited to share the Foodini 3D Food Printer , one of the coolest and geekiest kitchen appliances we've enc…
Cutesy food isn't my thing, but I'm a sucker for easy muffin tin recipes. Real kid- and grownup-friendly food portioned in just the right size is just too fun to resist, especially when the mini factor can make dinner more appealing to p…
In years past, we've strongly suggested that you bring chocolate covered matzah as a gift to your seder hosts. Why is this Passover different from all other Passovers? Because this time, I say you keep this Chocolate Buttercrunch Matzah …
At the beginning of the school year, the web is brimming with recipes for healthy snacks for kids. I love kicking the year off with tons of lunchbox and after-school inspiration, but spring is about the time when I run out of steam. Thes…
Winter is officially over, and we're celebrating with easy spring recipes that feature fresh produce. Kick the tubers and squash to the curb; these spring dishes highlight peas, asparagus, avocado, and other green veggie delights. And do…
Pudding desserts are my favorite sweets for this time of year when I'd rather be on the run in the warming weather than at home baking, but it's not hot enough yet for ice cream or popsicles. Having a go-to homemade pudding recipe and lo…
Let's be honest: St. Patrick's Day is a pretty boozy holiday, at least here in the states. Given that a (small) Skinnygirl margarita can get me buzzed, I'll probably skip drinking on St. Patrick's Day and instead opt for one of these 6 o…
Ooh, do we have Alice in Wonderland tea party ideas for you. It's such a wonderful theme, isn't it? And when a superhero , Lego , or Star Wars birthday party isn't quite right, it might be time to break out the tea set for a very merry u…
It's the time of year that many in certain frozen dessert circles call Shamrock Shake season. March and St. Patrick's Day mean the end of a year-long wait for devotees of the green shake. Personally, I'm not the biggest fan. Not because …
I tend to avoid the easy donut recipes I come across, because it’s no secret to my friends that I’m a donut fiend. I'm afraid if I start baking, I'll end up on an all-donut diet! But then I discovered baked donuts. Normally a stickler fo…
Whether you’re having a full-blown awards bash or just plan on curling up with one other person, we've got the Oscar party food ideas for you. Nothing’s better than watching the Oscars with good food, some Champagne cocktails , and folks…
