Haven't finished holiday shopping? You are not alone. No, seriously: I'm not done either, which is why I rounded up these seven easy and totally fantastic food subscription boxes that make a killer last minute gift. These boxes are fille…
With all the options on the market today, choosing a type of cooking oil can be a little confusing. So, as Young MC would say, I’m here to break it down for ya, fellas. (What? You don't know who Young MC is?!) This simple guide to cookin…
For those of you parenting kids with food sensitivities, oh boy do we get it. The time spent examining food labels alone is overwhelming. So when we find a fantastic alternative for sensitive tummies, we're happy to share it. Our newest …
Is there any busy parent who isn't looking for cooking shortcuts for busy family weeknights? I'm going to say no. Even here on the Cool Mom team, where we have a pretty diverse range of relationships with cooking; on one end of the spect…
I love granola bars. When you find the right ones, they are nutritious, delicious, and a super convenient snack. Pack one for before track practice and your daughter will be sprinting like Flo Jo. Well, unless your kid has a peanut and t…
Okay, parents: The kids are back to school and you survived. We think that it's time to treat yourself to something decadent and indulgent, just because. We've found a few fancy snacks that we're putting on the adults-only shelves in our…
More and more families are grappling with the need to pack allergy-friendly lunches, either because one of their own has been diagnosed with a food allergy or because their kids' school or daycare is a designated allergen-free zone. Eith…
Every family cook has their go-to ingredients, the ones that they know how to use in all different ways to save dinner. Well, if you pack school lunch for your kids, it's important to have those go-to ingredients for school lunch too. Th…
Unless you've been living under a rock (AKA you have a lot more self-discipline when it comes to social media than I do), you've probably heard about the miraculous properties of coconut oil. From the kitchen to the makeup bag, and even …
I love coffee like the rest of the Cool Mom team, but honestly, I'm fine with my homemade cold brew coffee . The problem is that all of the money I save by skipping Starbucks goes straight to my juice bar addiction, because if you ask me…
Finding healthy store-bought snacks is a big back-to-school focus, but having had my kids home on summer break for nearly two weeks now, I realize that I'm in need of easy, on-the-go snacks now . With our summer schedule taking us out an…
I love the idea of getting a box of fresh, locally grown produce each week, especially if I have the satisfaction of knowing that I had a hand, even if indirectly, in helping grow each lovely tomato, radish, or head of butter lettuce. An…
It turns out that today, March 7th, is National Cereal Day (who knew!) and I can think of no better time to make this confession: I'm a recovering cereal addict. I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—and have on occasion. Cerea…
If I said that you could get help in the kitchen that could make cooking a little easier, faster, and maybe even healthier, you’d be stoked, right? Well, short of a full-time kitchen assistant, these must-have kitchen tools that are espe…
There's nothing wrong with giving truffles or flowers on Valentine's Day, but if you're on a budget or just don't feel like breaking the bank, going with one of these fun, affordable Valentine's Day food gifts might be more fun than a ga…
We love great food subscription gift boxes because hello, monthly treats! But we especially love them right now when the holiday shipping deadline clock is ticking down. The great thing about these services is that, even though they cove…
Here's the thing about food gifts: Everybody loves them. You don't have to be a foodie to be psyched about a delicious treat in which you might not otherwise indulge. And—all jokes about Brooklandia aside—with so many wonderful artisanal…
Ever notice that the people who are really into something are always the hardest to buy for? You know exactly what they want—but they usually already have it. Ah, fanatics. If you ask us, the best way deal with these folks is to grab som…
We always love shopping from indie businesses, but we're especially excited to shop small today in a show of support for Small Business Saturday . When it comes to food and kitchen products, many small, often family-owned, purveyors are …
updated for 2016 Our Christmas countdown has officially begun. Well, it actually starts December 1, with the beginning of Advent, but my kids have been counting down for a while now. As in, since December 26th last year. Now that the adv…
Every Thanksgiving I run into the same problem. I'm swamped trying to get our Thanksgiving feast on the table and the kids are restless waiting for the food to be done. There’s only so much parade watching that they can tolerate. And tho…
When my kids go to the grocery with me, I usually let them pick one thing each that they want for their lunches during the week. And their choice almost always has a character on it. So I was excited to see the news that, with the new St…
You may be aware of last week's bombshell report from the World Health Organization (WHO) linking bacon and other processed red meats to cancer . Well, they've issued a statement of clarification . (i.e. You can calm down, Internet.) I l…
With Halloween coming up, I've got chocolate on my mind. But I'm craving good chocolate. Really good chocolate. While my kids enjoy their annual pass to gorge on the junkiest candy they can get their hands on, I'll happily indulge in my …