We thought we'd kick off the Cool Mom Eats holiday gift guide this year with a bang, and offer up some truly unique gifts for cooks who have it all. We're talking splurgey, unusual, totally covetable gifts and kitchen gadgets that help m…
My daughter loves to cook. She's "learned" by watching shows like Master Chef Junior, which feature kids who are crazy adept in the kitchen and who have, of course, memorized their recipes (a skill that I still haven't mastered). However…
You know how excited we get about breakfast around here. And Star Wars. But we never thought we'd put the two together in quite this way, until we discovered the genius BB-8 Waffle Maker at Think Geek. Should the Death Star Waffle Maker …
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…
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…
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week, with national Teacher Appreciation Day on May 3rd, and, you guys, they deserve it so much. Whether they're wiping noses and teaching kids to read in Kindergarten or dealing with hella hormones in m…
It's been a long time since I've gotten my own Easter basket but, after shopping for some yummy edible Easter gifts this year, I might bring back that tradition. Because, wow have I found some delicious and beautiful treats. Our kids wou…
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…
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…
I was browsing Etsy, looking for some fun Valentine's treats from smaller makers around the country and then I stumbled onto A Secret Forest , the shop whose wares made my jaw drop. These are the kinds of artisanal, artful, transcendentl…
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…
We are all for Christmas cookie gifts around here! Whether you want to bring a tasty treat as a hostess gift or plan to make a giant batch of your famous sugar cookies to give out to all your friends and your kids' teachers, I've found s…
We love giving (and getting) homemade food gifts during the holidays. You don't have to spend a lot of money and it feels really thoughtful, especially if you spend some time on the presentation. If you're baking a loaf of bread using gr…
There's always so much chatter about kids being picky, but lots of kids love cooking. And even many, um, selective eaters enjoy a good kitchen project too, you know, if it's making cupcakes and not kale. Understandable. Whether you have …
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…
We admit that we had a great time putting together some of our favorite gifts for drinkers for our holiday gift guide. That said, we're all for abstaining and, hey, having been pregnant—many times between us—we hardly think of booze as t…
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…
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 …
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 …
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,…
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 …