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6 fantastically fun things to do in Orlando without kids. Hey, it's your vacation too!
With winter breaks coming up, I know lots of our readers will be planning Orlando vacations. Because, family! And...Orlando! Let me just say, our family is good at vacation. We trained on our first trip to Disney back when I was pregnant…
15 Glitzy and glam 2017 New Year's party printables, recipes + DIY decorations to help you kick 2016 out the door
While every year we put together our favorite New Year's printables for those of you partying like it's...well, the beginning of a new year, this New Year's Eve feels a little different for a lot of us. Maybe you're saying goodbye to a r…
My favorite holiday gifts: 5 cool cocktail gifts I want in my stocking.
I'm not going to lie, this past year, and especially what's going on in this country right now has been really hard on me. Really hard, and really stressful. And while I'm the queen of self-care and would love any of the self-care gift i…
Beer cocktails that make the weekend go down easier.
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…
12 easy Oscars party ideas to make watching the awards even more fun
This post has been updated for 2019 Even if the only movies you've seen this year are the animated kind (no judgment, parents!), it's always fun to have an excuse to get together with friends and ogle all the Hollywood glamour over a gla…
120+ easy Valentine's Day recipes, drinks and last-minute DIY treats you're going to love
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…
200+ Super Bowl recipes, drinks, and last-minute party-planning help. We're here for you.
If you're looking for Super Bowl recipes for your game day party, from big hearty food to fun appetizers and even cocktails and mocktails should you need a break from beer , we've got you covered. Here are some of our favorite past posts…
5 brilliant food bar ideas ideas for Mother's Day entertaining that can be made last minute.
My favorite part of any holiday is the food, and Mother's Day is no exception. What I want most this year is to sit around the table with family eating and laughing. One of my new favorite ways to make everybody happy, including me, the …
Tips and tricks for throwing the best Oscar party, serving the best food and drinks, and making off with the Oscars pool.
Sunday night is Oscar Night! Or as so many of us think of it, Oscar party night. So I've scoured the web for some easy Oscars party tips and printables , because it's the perfect excuse to get together with friends, dish on the dresses, …
How to make the best ever mulled wine. Because winter is coming.
Knowing how to make mulled wine is at the top of my holiday season skills list, along with pie making , gift wrapping , and secret keeping. (I score 2 out of 4. Can you guess my failures?!) Mulled wine is one of my favorite winter drinks…
Our favorite cocktail party foods to have on hand for easy entertaining.
Holiday entertaining doesn’t have to be a blockbuster affair. In fact, some of the best holiday gatherings are small, impromptu get togethers and relaxed gatherings with easy cocktail party foods, festive snacks and, of course, seasonal …
7 skinny holiday drinks: Because skinny cocktails mean more cookies.
I’d like to think that calories don’t count over the holidays. In fact, that IS what I think while indulging in classic holiday treats like decadent hot chocolate and gingerbread desserts . Cocktails, though, are a place where I can skim…
6 favorite Pinterest pins of the week: It's holiday time, big time.
Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then find cool pins like these from our site and beyond, just in time for holiday help. 1. Free printable holiday gift tags and labels --with a sense of humor. 2. Awesome STEM gift for crafty…
9 of the best creative hot chocolate recipes for snowy days. Because calories don't count over the holidays, right?
Hot chocolate goes with all winter activities at my house, whether we're picking out a Christmas tree or going out to see the lights. Making homemade hot chocolate is so easy that I kind of feel guilty using the powered mix from the groc…
8 Halloween cocktail recipes to die for.
Candy may be the only Halloween treat that my kids are interested in, but with Halloween falling on a Friday night this year, I’m also looking forward to a fun Halloween cocktail to usher in the weekend. Whether you want a sweet sip, a s…
5 delicious new tea products: Move over coffee
Back when I shared new trends for back to school snacks I promised to only pass along food and drink trends that stand the test of some time. I have watched new tea drinks and tea-flavored foods hit the market nearly every week since I s…
9 creative summer Sangria recipes to make you crave a trip to Barcelona
As much as we love margaritas , mojitos and skinny cocktail recipes , sometimes summer calls for a glass of wine. Not just any glass of wine, but a refreshing, chilled, fruit-filled glass of wine, better known as sangria. Check out these…
5 phenomenal, boozy slushie recipes for grown up summer refreshment.
I grew up in New Jersey, where hanging in the parking lot of a 7-Eleven slipping on a Slurpee was, like, totally cool. So, yeah, I come by my love of slushies honestly, and now that I'm legally of age, I can drink boozy versions too. In …
6 Delicious fruity cocktail recipes for summer: Make enough for seconds.
At the end of these long summer days at the pool and kids being bored and me trying to cram work in whenever I can, I'd love to kick back in front of the TV or with friends and sip a cold, delicious drink--umbrella optional. My favorite …
5 spectacular summer Mojito recipes to celebrate National Mojito Day
Friday July 11th is National Mojito Day, which, if you ask me, is as good an excuse as any to whip up a batch and raise a glass to the classic Cuban cocktail. Traditional mojitos are excellent - you really can't go wrong with white rum, …
July 4th party ideas: Easy red, white and blue recipes
I'm okay with the fact that most holidays involve a lot of cooking, but a party on the 4th of July should be easy and laid-back, summer style. Put out some sparklers, throw food on the grill, make lemonade—and maybe a pitcher of one of t…
The Mastrad Purefizz Soda Maker: The ultimate soda maker, as in, get one.
UPDATE AUGUST 20, 2015 : So, it's been a year now that I've been using Mastrad's Purefizz Soda Maker and suddenly...it just wasn't working. Ugh. Like, the cap wasn't fitting correctly and required (i.e. wasted) sometimes 4-5 CO2 chargers…
MOUTH introduces a new online liquor store for indie wine and spirits. Cheers to that.
By now it's no surprise that we're huge fans of MOUTH , a rocking online indie food marketplace where you can get anything from an edible gold chocolate Jesus to a gourmet food subscription filled with artisanal goodies like pickles or c…