Feeding your kids during a quarantine with author and food editor, Stacie Billis | Spawned Ep 196
You’ve braved the grocery store or you’ve had your groceries delivered. Your kids are home 24-7. And you’ve got to feed them. So, why is it so hard? Well, it doesn’t have to be difficult, in fact, feeding your kids during a quarantine (and...
11 new cookbooks parents should pick up now, from Suzy Chase of Cookery by the book
Cookbooks aren’t just about recipes — they open us up to new perspectives, new cultures, new ways of thinking about food. They can be funny, quirky or heartfelt., and they can even make our lives richer — both at mealtime and beyond. Whether...
The adorable, custom Easter cookie cutters you need this spring.
In my family, we love incorporating traditions into our holiday celebrations whenever we can. True to my style, one of the easiest traditions to put in place is a cookie decorating day, so I was excited to find these adorable, custom custom Easter cookie cutters at...
The best of the Amazon Prime Day deals: We’ll be updating all day
It’s here! It’s Amazon Prime Day, a shopping extravaganza for Prime members that starts today, July 16 at 3 p.m. EST/12 p.m. PST and runs a full 36 hours this year. And, lest you think it’s all just a lot of hoopla over crap you don’t want, we...
This cookie stamp lets you give back to teachers in an awesome (and delicious) way.
Every holiday season, we parents want to give back to the teachers who spend the rest of the year giving so much to our kids. And, truthfully, finding the right teacher gift is hard. Really, what gift strikes a balance between “thank you for all you do”...
A clever idea to get kids in the kitchen on their own, no nagging (or even talking!) required.
My boys have been cooking alongside me ever since they were little. But now that they’re older and I’d love for them make their own breakfast, prep their own snacks, and put together their own lunches from time to time, I’m finding it harder to get...
Your new favorite make-ahead brunch recipes: A foolproof Easter brunch menu.
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 entertaining over...
All you do is eat tacos on this diet. Cue angels singing.
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 got our attention. The...
Kitchen lifesavers! 21 favorite easy holiday recipes made easier with kitchen shortcuts
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 time of year, when...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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