We think that food gifts are always a good way to go, but especially on Father's Day. Whether he likes to cook or eat or both, these gourmet gifts for dad will hit the spot for any special papa on your list. There's something here for ev…
When you're a new parent, getting a baby started on solids is one of those exciting and often intimidating milestones. Being sure you have the right gear is a good start -- and high chairs are often the first place you turn. I used to th…
I haven't always been a hardcore Star Wars fan but, like my children, I've recently become a serious Star Wars geek. Maybe it's watching the old movies again with them—and seeing how magical they still are for them—or maybe it's that I l…
We're not exactly new to this parenting thing, and over the years we've seen all kinds of dinnerware for kids that is supposed to make our lives easier. (Read, less messy.) But we recently discovered EZPZ placemats and, you guys, these a…
You know us: The only thing that we love more than food is a great homemade gift. Put the two together and you get a homemade food gift that is made with the hands, comes from the heart, and fills the belly. There is no better combinatio…
Even the best food trends can be annoying, because oh my goodness we get it already. Still, I admit that I'm prone to jumping on the bandwagon. Cronuts , poke , everything bacon : Many food trends are actually delicious and live up to th…
Of all the holidays, I always seem to need the most help finding cool St. Patrick's Day recipes, because no thank you to recipe after recipe of artificially dyed green food. (And can we all agree that green doesn't work for every dish?) …
Now that my kids are six- and nine-years-old, I've finally gotten rid of all our little kid tableware. While I was sad to see the faded Elmo melamine plates and construction vehicle flatware go, my boys were happy to know that they've fi…
Feeding a baby can feel like a full-time, around-the-clock job. And that's probably because it is. So whenever we find a product that makes it a little easier, we're excited to see if it will work out. And I have to say, I've been really…
There really is nothing sweeter than giving and receiving handmade valentines, but a lot of what I see online (holy Pinterest) is way too involved for me. The realities of parenting two little kids and, okay , the fact that I'm not parti…
I just discovered @mariesaba on Instagram, which might be my favorite food art feed of all time. Because puns + food = the perfect entertainment. Marie uses pie dough (or are they cookies?) to shape letters that she pairs with food to pl…
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…
Research (and good common sense) shows that it's really, really good for kids to help with household chores , and even make mistakes while doing them. That includes letting kids help in the kitchen, too. I know: the mess! But baking with…
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…
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…
The holiday season is in full swing and our friends have been throwing some seriously good parties that have made us feel welcome and festive. And full! We've already eaten way too much because the food is so, so good—and there is more t…
It's not always possible (or even necessary) to show up to every dinner party with a hostess gift in hand. If, like me, you don't have a closet full of goodies for last-second gifting, then a bottle of wine on your way out the door is an…
We’re a little obsessed with caffeine around here. Because, mornings. And parenting. And also mornings. So what better way to kick off our first ever Cool Mom Eats holiday gift guide than with some of the most fantastic coffee gifts for …
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…
Home kitchens are increasingly outfitted to churn out homemade versions of everyday staples and even speciality foods that keep us from having to buy them at the store. There are countertop appliances to make great coffee, quick seltzer,…
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…
Though my mind is on Halloween tricks and treats, I know that it won't be long before the holidays—and holiday baking season—are here. I'm a bit tired of serving the same few things I feel comfortable baking holiday after holiday, so I'v…
Today is National Coffee Day and we think that's reason to celebrate. But you know us: any excuse for more coffee is a good excuse. If you feel the same, check out these 15 fun ways to get your coffee on today, from cold brew that you ca…