Despite appearances, we're not big drinkers here at Cool Mom Eats. Some of us hardly drink, while others don't drink at all. And the rest of us, well, we like the idea of drinking more than the reality of it. (Thank you, parenthood.) If …
Hi, I'm Kristen and I'm stressed out. Why is it hard to admit that? As if I'm somehow not as competent or together as I'm supposed to be, whatever that means. Yes, I'm a single mom with four kids and my own business, so you might say, we…
2015 was a very good year for kids' music, with new releases from favorites like They Might Be Giants and Recess Monkey, as well as new-to-us bands like The Bazillions and Jazzy Ash. And if you have kids, but no idea what I'm talking abo…
Three-ingredient cocktail party recipes are one of those staples you need to always have on hand. I mean, if you've got festive New Year's Eve cocktails and mocktails ready to go, you can't forget the food right? You can either plan a fu…
When you think back to the best toys of the year (and other playful gifts for kids) you probably think about tech, tablets, and things that require cords and batteries. And yet there's so much more, from wonderful board games, to handmad…
What a treat it is to put together our list of the best children's books of 2015. Not that it's easy; we've collectively read hundreds of great kids' books this year -- from cute, sweet board books, to excellent picture books for early r…
You might say we've got a little thing for accessories. And you might say that's a huge understatement. Which is why we have the best time all year poking around the internet, cruising the trade shows, and poking our heads into local jew…
Champagne is the most common way to toast the new year but—believe it or not—there are some who aren't fans of bubbly. I happen to like it but, even for me, one glass is enough before I move on to another cocktail or mocktail. So whether…
We're so excited to wrap up our year by featuring our very top picks in all sorts of categories, starting with our very favorite cool baby gifts and gears that were new or new to us in 2015. This is a tough category to be sure, so we wen…
Merry Christmas! Eat everything you want today and refuse to feel guilty. We think you look hot in your fat pants. Love, Stacie, Liz, Kristen, and Team Cool Mom Eats Get Out Your Fat Pants card from Teeny Weenie Paper on Etsy, where you'…
Here's hoping you get everything you hope for this Christmas, whether it's in a box under the tree, tucked into a stocking and hung from the mantle, or something that can't ever be gift-wrapped at all. Warm holiday wishes from everyone a…
Over the last few weeks it feels like every time I turn around, my kids show up with another candy cane. Even the referees at their basketball games were handing them out. To say that we have more than we could ever eat is an understatem…
Every year there is a Christmas tradition at which I totally fail: making cookies for Santa. I never think about a treat for the big guy until my kids happily exclaim, "Let's make cookies for Santa!" on Christmas Eve night. Sigh. Instead…
Are you still looking for a few awesome last-minute gift ideas for Christmas? We know you're out there, and we're here to help. So if you're like us, and you're still finishing up your Christmas shopping, do not panic. Heck, do not panic…
You have enough on your plate finishing up Christmas shopping and planning your holiday meals. If you're also doing elf on the shelf, we tip our hats to you. And all while the kids are home from school! We know it's a busy time and want …
If you ever need a reminder of what the holidays are about, watch a child on Christmas morning. The excitement is palpable and the magic is real. I just want to soak it all in, but I also want a top-notch brunch to kick off the holiday. …
It's just four days until Christmas and even the procrastinators are sweating. Yes, we are talking about our ourselves. Since we don't think we are alone in the holiday hustle, we've been scouring the web to find out the shipping deadlin…
Is it really almost 2016? And time to look for a brand new 2016 planner? Whoa. Every year it's like the change in the calendar year blindsides us, as if it doesn't happen e very single year at this time. When will we learn? This year if …
We're realists here at Cool Mom Eats. No matter how delicious a recipe looks, we're not going to suggest it if it has a thousand steps or requires special equipment that needs to be shipped from a fancy specialty store. Unless, of course…
I have a longstanding love affair with Sesame Street, so you can imagine my excitement when I discovered that our friends at Tattly recently teamed up with the Sesame Workshop to create a Sesame Street character set of temporary tattoos …
I love pies and, honestly, they are my first thought for any holiday dessert. But after that, at least for Christmas, it's all about cheesecake. Though I can't say it's the lightest way to end an already monumental meal, there's somethin…
We had the best time over the past month, partnering with Amazon Free Time to throw a couple of fun press and blogger holiday cocktail parties in Philly and Atlanta. Our aim was to give parents a little more me time (Get it? Free Time fo…
If you live in fear of the cold the way that I do, here are two reasons to embrace it: mulled cider and wine. The scent of cider or wine mingling with cinnamon, cloves, citrus, and other wintry spices is enough to warm up even the coldes…
Though I spend an awful lot of time picking out the perfect gifts for the people on my Christmas list, there are many times when a gift card really is the perfect gift, which is why I've rounded up ten DIY gift card holder ideas to dress…
