Why do we love easy champagne punch recipes for New Year's Eve? Well, not only is champagne punch tasty, but it's a brilliant way to avoid mixing individual cocktails all night so you can spend more time with your guests. It's festive, i…
We'll be celebrating New Year's Eve with the kids at my house, because Mama doesn't want to splurge on a holiday babysitter or wear heels all night long. Instead, we'll have friends and their kids over to ring in the new year, but that d…
Grabbing a bottle of wine and tossing it into a skinny, store-bought gift bag or just popping a bow on top is pretty much my standard way to gift a bottle wine to any party hosts, close friends, or special teachers this time of year. But…
Even if you made it up past midnight to watch the ball drop, your kids will likely be up bright and early New Year's morning looking for something to fill their bellies. To make the first meal of the new year a bit more special than a bo…
Let's start the new year off right, shall we? This Honey Almond Baked Brie is what you should make on New Year's Eve, whether you're having a party or just want to put on a fancy (but effortless) celebratory spread for the family. But mo…
Champagne's not something that I drink on a regular basis, so when it's finally New Year's Eve, I don't mess around. I want it in all forms, which is why I've gathered these five champagne-flavored desserts. More! Champagne! You know, th…
No one wants to play bartender at their own holiday get together, but you do want to impress your guests with fabulous cocktails. The answer is these make ahead holiday cocktail recipes, which are perfect for your Christmas Eve or Christ…
I don’t know about you, but I’m pooped. It’s been a whirlwind since Thanksgiving, with family meals, holiday gatherings, cookie swaps, classroom parties, and more. New Year’s Eve is coming up, and though I’m psyched for another celebrato…
You guys, this past year has been tough. Of course, it hasn't been all bad, but let's just say that we're more than happy to raise a glass to an amazing, better-than-ever new year coming up. And to get you prepared for the festivities --…
Most years since becoming parents, my husband and I have happily decided to stay in on New Year’s Eve. We used to put the babies to bed, open up wine, and sear steaks until the fire alarm went off. But this year my girls are old enough t…
You won’t hear us talking much about hangover remedies because, well, even those of us who enjoy drinking don’t do much of it. Pesky children, early mornings, and things like school lunch duty get in the way. But every once and a while, …
Despite appearances, we're not big drinkers here at Cool Mom Eats. Some of us hardly drink, while others don't drink at all. And the rest of us, well, we like the idea of drinking more than the reality of it. (Thank you, parenthood.) If …
Three-ingredient cocktail party recipes are one of those staples you need to always have on hand. I mean, if you've got festive New Year's Eve cocktails and mocktails ready to go, you can't forget the food right? You can either plan a fu…
Champagne is the most common way to toast the new year but—believe it or not—there are some who aren't fans of bubbly. I happen to like it but, even for me, one glass is enough before I move on to another cocktail or mocktail. So whether…