We here on the CMP team have a lot of collective parenting experience under our belts -- or, uh , stretchy waist bands -- and one thing that we all agree on is that starting solids is one of the most exciting and overwhelming development…
When it comes to treats and candy for our kids, we've always take a pretty common sense "everything in moderation" approach around here. Hey, we love candy! What's a trip to the movie theater, a birthday party, or a special occasion lunc…
Mother's Day is right around the corner, and so I've been searching for some really great brunch recipes. Good news is, between Cool Mom Picks and Cool Mom Eats, we've already found more recipes than we could ever cook in a lifetime, so …
While we love sharing lots of recipes on Cool Mom Eats -- from sticky buns perfect for Easter brunch to easy Easter treats that you can make with kids -- there is something to be said for having a go-to menu for whenever you're entertain…
'Tis the weekend to make those classroom valentines if you haven't already ( ahem , like me and my boys). But no worries: Sometimes being a procrastinator works in your favor. For example, edible gifts shouldn't be made more than a coupl…
If you're like us, your family is getting bombarded with all sorts of viruses this winter, so we're all for doing whatever we can to boost our immune systems. Turns out, there are lots of super foods that might actually help, many of whi…
Whether you're watching the Super Bowl this weekend for the game, for the commercials, or just for an excuse to get together with friends, Cool Mom Eats and Cool Mom Picks have got you covered with lots of great ideas for last minute, ea…
We know people love Instagram for pretty photos and funny memes, but now you can get delicious, easy recipes thanks to the Cool Mom Eats Instagram account. Our food editor and mom-of-2 Stacie Billis shares everything from last-minute din…
Look, I'm never turning down that heart-shaped box from the drugstore, but nothing says I really, really love you like artisan chocolates made with natural ingredients, crazy good chocolate, and somebody's hands instead of a machine. Tru…
If you're looking to drop some pounds in 2017, there are no shortage of diet plans out there, many of which we've tried ourselves. (Hello, Whole30 ). But when we saw this new diet in which all you do is eat tacos, well, you can bet it go…
We know first hand how hard it is to juggle work and activities and homework, and then meals, well, that's just a whole lot of balls in the air. That's why we're so thankful for the helpful weekly dinner meal plans over on Cool Mom Eats.…
This post was created for our partnership with Very Berry Cheerios My kids love berries. In fact, their aunt nicknamed them "my little fruit bats" because they love berries in their lunches, on their desserts, and yes, with their breakfa…
If you're looking for a great gift for a friend's New Year's party -- someone who's unique, a little cheeky, and maybe into yoga, hiking, or any other activity -- you've got to check out these high-end, high performance water bottles wit…
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…
Gold coins are a must for Hanukkah, but you don't have to settle for the waxy ones at the store that make your teeth itch. Check out these six amazing kinds of gourmet gelt and revel in quality ingredients, fair trade cocoa , and posh pa…
We've recently become Cheryl's Cookies converts around here, after having received a generous gift basket delivery of their buttercream cookies. (Now that's a friend.) And now...they're our newest sponsor! Which makes us very happy. If, …
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…
Tomorrow we can diet. But today? Enjoy all those mini Snickers, mini Reese's, mini Milky Way Darks, mini 100 Grands, and if you're lucky, a few full-sized chocolates too. From Liz, Kristen, and everyone at Cool Mom Picks
Full disclosure: I'm down with pumpkin spice. Lattes, candles, cookies, soap, cake, more cake. I love the smell, I usually enjoy the taste, and I am most definitely not judging you if you do too. When it comes to Pumpkin Spice Oreos and …
A new water bottle is one of our back to school staples, and we've always been big Camelbak fans in my house. So how cool that they've teamed up with the National Parks for this new collection of water bottles that actually give back whe…
We are always thrilled to find new cookbooks that make life easier for parents, especially because meal planning (and cooking and serving and cleaning and cajoling the kids to eat any of it in the first place) can be...well, not our favo…
I have a confession: I'm a recovering cereal addict. I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—and have on occasion—and, would eat it at every snack time if I could. As would my kids. In fact, cereal is one my of our secret ingredi…
If you want to amp up your March Madness schedule this week, or you happen to be combining a watching party with a St. Patrick's Day celebration, may we suggest some beer cocktails? (No coincidence they're both the same week, say beer an…
Need some last-minute help planning a deliciously sweet Valentine's Day menu? We've put together all our favorite easy Valentine's Day recipes that we've been sharing on Cool Mom Picks and Cool Mom Eats -- from breakfast to dessert -- in…