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…
Ceviche is an easy way to prepare fresh fish, and it doesn't have to be intimidating. It's also surprisingly kid-friendly! While not every kid is enthusiastic about eating fish or seafood in general, ceviche can actually be a clever way …
You may have seen CBD oil pop up in your Instagram feed, in recipes, on wellness blogs and even in the recent issue of Martha Stewart Living . I’ve noticed CBD touted as an ingredient in beauty products and on fancy cocktail menus. While…
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…
In honor of Earth Day this Sunday, my family has been taking a hard look at our eating habits. And I bet you know where this is going from the headline, right? Cows. It's no secret that our collective love for beef is having a harmful im…
Are your kids picky eaters ? We've got some around here too, so we get it. But instead of your standard "how to get picky eaters to eat more foods" post -- though we have lots of those too -- I wanted to let you know maybe you don't need…
I'm going to teach you the most amazing trick ever, to keep you from wasting even one drop of delicious Dijon mustard. But first, let's pick a mustard. I must say, I find that Trader Joe's Dijon mustard is by far the best Dijon mustard b…
Ah, St. Patrick's Day: green food , Lucky Charms everything , and over-the-top rainbow-colored treats that are typically an artificially colored, sugary food extravaganza. But this St. Patrick’s Day, I’m celebrating with a rainbow-themed…
I admit it: When Stacie asked me to try mushroom coffee, my first thought was hard pass . Mushrooms? In my coffee? No thanks. But as it turns out, word on the street is that mushroom coffee is the best new way to get your morning buzz. N…
Nothing makes me feel less sexy than a sugar coma brought on by a heavy, overly-indulgent dessert that pushes me over the edge. So for Valentine's Day, I've got my eye on some clean chocolate dessert recipes that will satisfy my sweet to…
In 2017, I had my first baby and turned 30, which means that I'm thinking about aging much more than I used to. As I've watched the elasticity start to disappear from my skin (and appear more in my wardrobe -- hello, yoga pants!), I've b…
The beginning of the year means that many of us have set out to improve our habits. And next to eating healthier, getting more sleep is at the top of the list here at Cool Mom HQ and in the parent community at large. Well, it turns out t…
One of the most common questions we get here is how do I get my kid to eat more protein? The truth is, unless your child's pediatrician has expressed concern, they are probably fine. (In general, most nutrition experts and pediatricians …
Last year, I committed to making more meatless meals -- you know, ones that would actually satisfy my family of omnivores. Though it took a while to find a groove -- and the right recipes -- I have gotten our meat intake down to two to t…
My husband and I have recently decided to up our protein content significantly, so I called on a good friend who's been eating a high-protein diet for over a year to get some tips. She had some fantastic ideas like making a morning coffe…
It's a new year and if you are like the majority of resolution makers -- including yours truly -- you have probably vowed to lose weight, exercise more, or get healthier in 2018. While you make sure to get those workouts in, we'll help m…
Feeding one dairy-allergic son and one who LOVES cheese, sour cream, and all things dairy has taught me that dairy-free and vegan cooking can be satisfying for everyone -- with the right recipes, like this cream vegan Green Goddess Salad…
I started the new year wanting to make some healthy changes just like everyone else, but I have to confess, this freakishly cold weather (what the heck is a bomb cyclone, anyway?!) has me craving beer cheese soup and chili like there's n…
Whether you're hoping to turn over a new leaf, get the kids (and yourself) to eat more veggies, or kick up your already healthy lifestyle a notch, here's a list of 15 healthy foods you should always have on hand. They're family-friendly,…
If your New Year's resolutions have you thinking about healthier eating habits, we have a suggestion: start with small, manageable goals that you can implement for the whole family. One easy place to start is by cutting back on white ric…
Whether your holiday involved eight nights of very deep-fried foods or just some (seemingly) bottomless stockings filled with candy, we could all probably use a reset -- the kids included. So I've rounded up eight healthy dessert recipes…
It's that time of year when everyone's abuzz about resolutions, healthier eating for the whole family, and let's be honest, at least when it comes to us, a desire to lose weight, whether just a few holiday pounds or that "baby" weight we…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a fresh take on shawarma to easy lemon garlic chicken cooked in parchment, we’ve got five dinners that will get you through the busy week ahead -- and healthfully, too,…