Since their launch, we've all been big fans of S'well , the company that first said, "water bottles...but make it fashion!" Now they're out with a brand new collection of S'well S'nack containers in two different sizes that I think of as…
Back to school season is coming up fast, and we're already on it with our Cool Mom Picks Back to School Shopping Guide , rolling out this week. While we're helping parents out with all the coolest gear for kids, we're also going to have …
My local farmer’s market and even my local bodegas are bursting with early summer produce right now and it makes me so happy. Not just is everything delicious and more affordable, but I'm trying to be a little more mindful of eating loca…
Was there ever any doubt that in era of unicorn JELL-O , unicorn shaped Lucky Charms , unicorn Frappucinos , and Unicorn Tears Gin and unicorn everything else, that we'd be seeing unicorn mac n cheese? No doubt? Well, aren't you the smar…
Lately I've been researching (and um, sampling) my way through the best low-sugar Trader Joe's snacks. I always like to be prepared for my son's after school munchies -- also his morning, afternoon, and evening munchies. Because this tod…
There's a new hot contender in the non-dairy milk alternative field, and it's the increasingly popular oat milk. So why do we need a new non-milk milk, you might be wondering? I asked the same question, in fact. But after researching oat…
There you sit, afraid to order because you really want that tasty slaw made from that crispy root vegetable. It's right there on the menu, you know how to spell it, but... jicama? So you point, which works, but it would have been nice to…
It's a well-kept secret that misshapen produce ends up in the garbage before it even reachers grocers, which is pretty depressing if you think of all that perfectly good food going to waste. But I was excited to find that a few new compa…
No sooner do we finish writing about ways you can buy a beer for a a furloughed federal worker during the government shutdown , but we've gotten another notification, this time from a big brand helping to feed DC-area families who could …
Hosting Christmas dinner is so much fun -- but all that fancy food can definitely add up, putting a strain on your budget. Fortunately we've got some great money-saving tips for throwing a memorable, wonderful, fabulous holiday meal on a…
With Hanukkah coming up, that means Hanukkah parties! And Hanukkah gifts! And Hanukkah food! Basically, three of my favorite things, all combined in these fun ideas for Hanukkah hostess food gifts for your favorite foodie. From tradition…
If you're like us and you've been footing the bill for many a cavity filling lately (oof, we feel your pain!), you'll be happy to learn about Smart Sweets , a new low-sugar candy with no artificial sweeteners. And just in time for Hallow…
I never need an excuse to visit Trader Joe's, but these cool new products for fall have given me even more reason to fight for a parking space -- and throw budgetary caution to the wind at my favorite grocery destination. Seriously, thes…
There are now so many meal delivery services out there, I was sure every possible angle had been covered by now. Then I happened upon Gigamunch , and I couldn't wait to come here and share it. Gigamunch delivers freshly made, internation…
When my kids were in elementary school, I remember coming home from a grocery shopping trip and rearranging an entire cupboard to accommodate all of the juice boxes I had bought. I had to shove aside my pastas, rices and fancy olive oils…
We here at Cool Mom Eats have no shortage of resources to help you feed your family, from our free weekly meal plan to Instant Pot recipes , you get the idea. We even have a whole Recipe Rescue Facebook Group ! But sometimes, you just go…
Ice cream and summer: you can't really have one without the other, right? But, gah! For kids (and adults!) with dairy allergies or sensitivities, or families like mine that have made a switch to eating vegan, ice cream gets more complica…
If you're sending the kids off to day camp this summer, you know you can't forget about camp snack ideas. I mean, sure, your little camper is going to miss you, but they’re also going to miss that jar of granola bars or cookies they’re s…
I am so stoked to have recently discovered Elmhurst Milks , a plant-based and hella delicious new line of 10 non-dairy milks made from both nuts and grains. Elmhurst actually started as a traditional dairy farm in the Northeast, but I'm …
There is a line of Golden Girls hot sauces , and friends, we are here (and hot) for it. After all, our beloved Dorothy, Rose, Sophia and Blanche were the original BFFs, and we always felt better after we watched them work through life’s …
Lately, every item I've ordered online seems to arrive in a box stuffed with a $100 voucher to Naked Wines , a creative new kind of online wine retailer. I like a nice glass of red (or hey, even a cheap glass of red), so I thought I'd tr…
Parents of kids with food allergies know that the best way to avoid a terrible reaction while their child is away at camp -- or any time, really -- is to be crystal clear: my kid has a severe food allergy . Especially when your kid is aw…
Are there any popsicle brands with low sugar? Surely we're not the only ones asking the question, now that it's officially (according to our kids) popsicle season. In an ideal world, I'd make homemade popsicles with fresh fruit and water…
I admit I’m a little obsessed with Trader Joe’s . I find myself breathlessly recapping my recent shopping trips there like most people discuss the latest political scandal these days. (Truly, I’ve spent way too much time at dinner partie…