If you've done as little preparation as I have for V-day (read: none), do not worry. We've got you covered with eight super easy Valentine's Day treats that use just a handful of ingredients, come together quickly, and still make a big i…
I love edible Valentine's Day gifts as much as the next person, whether a fab store-bought box of Valentine's Day chocolates or crafty homemade treats , but sometimes a delicious, classic cookie is all you need to make your heart go pitt…
Thanks to our awesome partner Warner Bros. Pictures, I had the opportunity to jet out to LA this past weekend (wow, did I need that) for the launch party and red carpet -- okay, black and yellow carpet -- premiere of The LEGO Batman Movi…
My kids' classroom Valentine's Day parties are looming, and it's time to start thinking about those sweet treats I signed up to bring. I'm setting my goals higher than just grabbing store-bought cookies this year, but not so high that I …
Whether you're watching the Super Bowl this weekend for the game, for the commercials, or just for an excuse to get together with friends, Cool Mom Eats and Cool Mom Picks have got you covered with lots of great ideas for last minute, ea…
I’m not particularly excited about either of the Super Bowl teams this year -- the New England Patriots or the Atlanta Falcons -- but I am giddy about the type of food each team brings to the table. Finding the best Super Bowl recipes th…
It's almost Super Bowl Sunday, and you know what I'm excited about? Not the commercials. Not the football. Not even Tom Brady. The food, you guys. It's all about the food for me. And since Instant Pots have changed all of our lives, I've…
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 --…
While every year we put together our favorite New Year's printables for those of you partying like it's...well, the beginning of a new year, this New Year's Eve feels a little different for a lot of us. Maybe you're saying goodbye to a r…
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…
There's nothing like the perfect cocktail -- or two! -- to make your holiday party a little merrier (and greatly increase the chances of an end-of-night singalong). While we love eggnog (with or without booze), mulled wine , and mulled c…
This year, I chopped and prepped many of my holiday dinner ingredients ahead of Thanksgiving. I still had plenty to do in the kitchen the day of, but it was more relaxed -- my mom and I peeling apples (and sipping champagne) instead of c…
Those of you who are also fans of Cool Mom Eats (and hey, thank you!) know that I'm all about coming up with smart solutions to help busy parents with home cooked meals that still feed our families quickly and easily. Especially this tim…
Tis the season for looking glam! If you've got a calendar packed with holiday parties, we've got you covered with a some of the most gorgeous statement jewelry we've seen. And they all happen to ring in under $50, so you can kick your ho…
You may have heard Gilmore Girls fans across the globe collectively freaking out when Netflix launched Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life a few years back. We will, of course, be watching while Rory continues to figure out her life and ca…
The last time I hosted an election night viewing party with friends was back in 2000 when our friends resignedly left around midnight, with no winner decided. (It's a good thing or they might have been camped out on our living room floor…
We've seen plenty of tutorials from crafty bloggers on how to DIY temporary tattoos, but they've never turned out quite right. I recently discovered the insanely creative indie temporary tattoo company Love & Lion out of my hometown Nash…
If your house is anything like mine, the excitement and planning for Halloween starts first thing in October. But the execution? Yea, not until the last minute. (Who else hasn't gotten their own costume yet?!) So if you're a procrastinat…
The holidays are fast approaching, which means it's party season! I'm thinking all about Halloween this week, but before you know it we'll be planning New Year's parties. Not to mention the, oh... 1,285 family birthdays that my family se…
I'm barely getting to the store before all the good candy is gone, so I'm definitely not looking for over-the-top complicated crafts and activities that are going to impress my friends at our annual Halloween party. And when I'm charged …
Let's get something straight: Halloween is about candy. Straight up, no bones about it. That said, with pumpkin carving parties , pre trick-or-treating Halloween dinners , and fun Halloween snacks for school lunch or after school, there …
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…
Some of my favorite posts here come from the things my kids ask me to find -- in this case, printable Halloween paper dolls. They loved some incredibly adorable paper dolls we'd featured here years back , but now they've gotten older and…