When snow days hit we head to the kitchen, whether our kids are toddlers or tweens. Though rumor has it, there are places in the U.S. where the sun is always shining, the air is warm, and the kids are not stuck indoors with a snow day. I…
To be clear, we’re sharing some fun and healthy Halloween treats with you, but remain firmly on #teamcandy. One big old sugar feast this time of year is a blast -- especially if your kids are willing to donate a portion of their Hallowee…
As a parent of three, the number of gifts I buy at the holidays has multiplied exponentially to accommodate all the wonderful teachers, coaches, caregivers, friends, and VIP's (very important parents) that help make our year run smoothly…
Wow, I feel like we just started this school year and now, here I am getting graduation invitations and planning graduation gifts to celebrate. Thanks to the vaccinations, our friends are finally ready to throw some small, outdoor gradua…
With our second COVID Easter on the horizon, a colorful and delicious focaccia garden at the centerpiece of our Easter meal sounds like a perfect addition to our table. Even better? I'm going to be passing this project off onto my three …
I've always wanted to make a DIY haunted gingerbread house for Halloween, and this seems like the year I finally do it. Let's be honest, Halloween isn't going to be the same this year. In lots of ways. And that kind of sucks. But on the …
Lately, my homeschooled children been having fun with these simple kitchen experiments for kids that absolutely count as science class time. And as we get into our second month of school, I really need this in my back pocket! Honestly, s…
I have a few different love languages. One is value and gift sets from Sephora. Another love language is Sister Act 2 . My third love language is what brings us here today: Building things out of food. I. LOVE. MAKING. THINGS. OUT. OF. F…
Spooky spiders, creepy bats, and even a little blood splatter: It’s amazing what Oreo Halloween treats you can make with a bag right from the store and just a few extra items. Yay for semi-homemade! A little scary but mostly sweet, I fou…
This past week at Toy Far 2019, there was clearly a trend of make-your-own candy and treat kits, and I'll be sharing some favorites soon. But the one thing I couldn't want to run back to share with our foodie fans: The new Sew-Your-Own U…
Decorating gingerbread houses is an annual tradition here, but other than the candy the kids inhale as we decorate, I admit we've never actually eaten the rock-hard house itself, especially after it's been out on display for a few weeks.…
We've tried a lot of cooking subscription kits for kids here at Cool Mom Eats, but a new subscription we just tried called Gramma in a Box is one of the easiest and most fun we've tried so far. I highly recommend it for kids. Well, kids …
The quick answer is that yes you may need a permit for your kid's lemonade stand or bake sale. Sigh. Remember when we could just set up our own lemonade stands with a makeshift table, a tub of Country Time mix and some plastic cups, for …
Leave it to Jell-O to give kids even more incentive to watch it wiggle, see it jiggle, generally play with their gelatin-based food products in the cutest way ever -- a brand new new set of six Jell-O Play boxes just launched today. CMP …
My oldest is off at camp this week -- wahh ! -- and we're missing him badly. So, we're sending snacks. Because food is our love language. While not all camps allow food to be sent to campers in care packages (be sure to check with them b…
We're ready to celebrate the dads in our lives for Father's Day with some easy Father's Day treats the kids can help make. Because one of our favorite way to make them feel special is through food! Hey, we love to eat too. So, we've foun…
My kids love to DIY their Mother's Day gifts -- and really, all gifts -- and I'd much rather our craft supplies consist of flour and sugar than glue and that glitter that's impossible to get out of the couch. So I've been browsing some o…
We've been looking for natural Easter egg dye recipes because I'm not sure how Easter egg decorating goes at your house, but in my kitchen, we end up with dye everywhere...including all over my kids. Learning how to dye Easter eggs natur…
St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, as in, not much time left to plan elaborate crafts or activities. And, really, even if there was more time, I'm not down with elaborate crafts or activities. However, I can get behind these e…
At Cool Mom HQ, we're suckers for easy crafts that keep the kids busy, especially during the holidays. But the Cool Mom Eats team? Well, we say if you take time to craft it, you should be able to eat it. These 10 easy, delicious holiday …
I'm lucky to live on a block with a bunch of kids ranging in age from 2 to 12. Sometimes it can be hard to involve everyone in the same game or play, but that's never the case with a lemonade stand. The big kids take turns making lemonad…
Welcome TODAY Show viewers! If you're here to find more about the Halloween treat recipes that our food editor Stacie Billis shared with Hoda and Kathie Lee this morning, we've got you covered. We found all of these ideas on Pinterest (l…
Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Cones are the ultimate summer treat—and not just because they're tasty. These are easy to make—or even to have the kids make—ahead of time or, if you're having a party, set out all the ingredients and turn this…
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…