Summer is almost here , and you know what that means: Three months of (safe!) outdoor gatherings and barbecues . Or as I like to call it, “The Season of Breaking Stuff Outside.” By the time September comes, you know someone is going to b…
Now that St. Patrick's Day is coming up and it's Lucky Charms treat season, I'll confess: I used to believe that you either love Lucky Charms marshmallows or you don't. As a kid, my sister eagerly slurped up every last clover and horsesh…
It's super trendy right now but I admit I have always loved a charcuterie board . They're great for snack trays at parties of course (remember those?) and special treats for the kids , but as lots of us have learned during these so-tired…
I know that creative snack trays and charcuterie boards have become A Thing this year, and holiday snack trays are A Thing too. But I'm not complaining! In fact, I've spent way too much time searching for holiday snack tray ideas, In bet…
During a year that so many of us want to make homemade food gifts for friends and family -- and are home enough to do it, it feels like the right time to re-up a favorite sugar cookie dough recipe that was first shared here a while back.…
When the weather turns cold, one of the first drinks I whip up is wassail. (No, not pumpkin spice latte.) Never tried a wassail recipe? I can help, because I make batches of it each winter. In fact, this-cider based hot drink has come to…
I'm throwing everything into a Mandalorian watch party when season two launches on October 30th (whoo!). because to 2020, we haven't had many reasons to celebrate. Of course, I'm using the word "party" loosely here -- I'll be streaming t…
It's official: I'm writing about safe trick-or-treat alternatives after weeks of putting it off. The CDC has even officially recommended against trick-or-treating during COVID-19 , at least in the traditional way, and oof. I need some sa…
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 …
Gazpacho is one of our favorite go-to dinners for hot summer nights because it's cool, it's easy, and it's sooo good. Add a salad -- or maybe grilled cheese for the kids -- and you have a satisfying, lighter dinner with very little work.…
Raise a toast to all the great dads this Father's Day! And if you're close enough to be able to (safely!) clink glasses filled with his favorite libation, I'd like to suggest you also consider one of these 12 boozy desserts for Father's …
Our Facebook groups have been asking for graduation ideas during Covid-19 and quarantine , and as a mom to a rising senior, and a high school grad last year, my heart goes out to all the 2020 grads. While school kids everywhere have had …
I really love the idea of kids handing out printable bilingual Valentine's cards to their classmates. These days, knowing a second language is de rigeuer. (See what I did there?) Lots of our kids are growing up in bilingual households, t…
If you've got a child who's excited to hand out Valentine's cards to the classroom in preschool or daycare, but isn't so great yet with the name signing -- especially when it has to be done 18 or so times -- here's a clever idea. Mabel's…
Trying to find classroom activities for Valentine's Day parties that are fun enough, cool enough, easy enough, and affordable enough isn't a simple task. Plus, not every kid is comfortable with the "tell every kid in your class you love …
I've been seeing Dry January posts and hashtags on social media and after an outing with friends one night this week (ouch), I wonder if it's too late for me to jump on the wagon. While giving up wine, beer, and cocktails for a month rea…
You don't have to be a super DIY-er to make some impressive homemade liquor and liqueur gifts for the holidays that will wow your friends and family. I mean, I'm not the best baker in the family, nor a proficient candy maker , let alone …
It's holiday cookie swap time! And that's great news for those of us who love getting creative with baking. As for me, I love baking, especially with my kids. But this time of year, sometimes you just need to stick with something easy an…
When it comes to holiday dinners for a crowd, keeping it simple has always been my style. But now that Alison Roman has said it -- and well, made it into a best-selling book title -- "Nothing Fancy" is officially an acceptable way to fee…
This content is for readers 21+ which you probably are, because hi, it says "mom" in our website name. Please drink responsibly. Thanks to Drinkworks for sponsoring this post, because how fun is that? Well hello there! I'm that person wh…
We truly love Halloween, which is why we start gathering creative, fun Halloween recipes on Cool Mom Eats , around, oh...July. But we're busy! Just like you. (It's a parent thing, right?) So if, like us, you still need some last minute H…
If it's not clear by now, we loooove Halloween around here! And if you need some ideas for party activities on Halloween night, or fun printables and craft ideas to keep the kids out of the candy stash for a few more days, take a look at…
If you're looking for some Halloween treats for a class party that won't take you a week to plan and prepare, I've got you covered! As someone who will decidedly never take home the gold in a Royal Icing Piping Skills competition -- and …
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…