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 grabbed the game Superfight for this year's summer road trip with my kids , and we've haven't been able to stop playing it. So if you're looking for a fun, no-skill-required game to play with family over the holidays, bring to parties,…
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 …
We're always on the lookout for fun stocking stuffers for kids that don't break the bank -- especially when we're stuffing a whole lot of them. And we love getting more creative than candy canes and bubbles. Not that there's anything wro…
Halloween is one of those times when the way food looks matters as much as how it tastes. So this year, I found seven festive Halloween treats that are super fun looking and come together in a snap. In fact, they're so easy to make that …
We love putting together non-candy Halloween treat ideas for our readers who want to to offset the all the candy, have options that will delight trick-or-treaters with food allergies , or just have something fun for Halloween party goodi…
Other than my friends who abstain from drinking all together, Halloween is one of those holidays that has me and my fellow parents sipping on something to get us through. Plus, Halloween cocktails are so fun -- but, oh, the extra calorie…
If you're planning to throw a Stranger Things themed party for an upcoming birthday, for Halloween, or even a viewing party to celebrate the launch of the next season -- counting the hours! -- we've got you covered! Check out these cool …
We are here for the unicorn pumpkin trend! And, maybe you are too. I mean, unicorns are not going away because, unicorns. And magic. And glitter. And make-believe. Whether you've got a kid trick-or-treating dressed as a unicorn, or just …
The easier a treat is, the more likely it is to actually get made; this I've learned. So while I love an elaborately iced Halloween dessert as much as the next person (looking at you, Candy Corn Tuxedo Cake ), ambitious holiday recipes t…
It's time for fall tailgates and potluck dinners around the fire pit, and I'm looking to spice things up with inspiration from my hometown's favorite food (and apparently a hot item across the country these days): Nashville Hot Chicken. …
Sponsored post. There are so many incredible, creative pizza toppings that can easily get kids out of the plain cheese rut when you make your own pizza at home. My kids love doing just that -- because stretchy dough and messy sauce -- an…
When it comes to planning our kids' birthday parties, we tend to aim for the trifecta: cool, easy, inexpensive . Which is why I'm always in awe when I come across big budget, outrageous birthday party ideas for kids like the ones here. T…
As much as I love baking, I don't always have time to make a cake and icing from scratch and decorate it extra special. As we all know, a parent's party prep time is finite. So as a shortcut, I searched for the very cutest cake makeover …
Longtime CME readers know that we never miss an opportunity to feature Star Wars recipes and today, Force Friday , is no exception. To mark the day in the only way that we know how -- and feel is right -- we've rounded up the best and cu…
At a recent barbecue, my neighbor introduced me to one of the coolest -- and tastiest -- kid activities I’ve seen in a long time. Using the YayLabs Ice Cream Ball , a group of kids churned a simple recipe into creamy ice cream with about…
I know that I'm not the only one freaking out about the upcoming release of Stranger Things season two. I mean, have you seen the new trailer set to Michael Jackson's "Thriller"? Because whoa. And now fans have something else to look for…
We are totally geeking out over the solar eclipse that's crossing the United States on April 8., 2024 In fact, we think it's the perfect excuse to throw a solar eclipse party! If your kids aren't in school yet or will be home in time for…
It's right about this time of year that I think I may never turn my oven on again . It's just too hot. But lest you think that means I'm giving up cake, I found seven amazing no-bake summer cake recipes (and one pie!) that make me wonder…
We've embraced the emoji world takeover with clapping hands, champagne bottles mid-pop, and dancing twins in bunny leotards. Resistance is futile we've learned. And with The Emoji Movie coming out this week, we imagine even more will be …
I recently came across a Cook's Illustrated recipe for Lazy Cook's Frosting and was intrigued. In truth, the "lazy" part was the hook (it's summer after all), but it was the process that really made me want to try this. It requires only …
My son's upcoming first birthday has me giddy to bake his first cake, but decidedly less excited to introduce him to refined sugar and artificial food coloring. So I searched far and wide to find healthy birthday smash cake recipes that …
If you're a regular reader, you know that CME has your back when it comes to amazing 4th of July recipes . And this year we're providing a slew of easy treats that the kids can make themselves (or with just a little help from mom or dad)…