It's no surprise that we think that the best part of 4th of July parties is all about the food. Well, and the company too. Fireworks are just a bonus. Whether you deck your home out in American flags or just want to take advantage of som…
Stock up on charcoal, fire up the grill, and commit to that healthy reset on Tuesday, because this long weekend is all about these delicious Labor Day recipe ideas. Even if your kids are back in school, chances are you've still managed t…
In our Recipe Rescue Facebook group (which is so much fun if you haven't yet joined), a member asked for popsicle recipes for her kids. "I don't want to make pickle pops, avocado pops, or use buttermilk, kale -- you get the idea," she sa…
Remember back when we thought gummy worms were gross? Hahahaaha! That was nothing. Feast your eyes on these hilarious zombie ice pop molds from Tovolo, which of course will now top the wish list of any kid reading this post over your sho…
Ice cream and summer: you can't really have one without the other, right? But, gah! For kids (and adults!) with dairy allergies or sensitivities, or families like mine that have made a switch to eating vegan, ice cream gets more complica…
A tall, cool glass of lemonade always hits the spot on a hot day. All you need are some lemons, some water, and something sweet. But sometimes it's fun to experiment and change things up a little, so I found these great (and easy!) lemon…
When Kristen spotted 100-calorie vodka popsicles at Costco recently, our Cool Mom Eats team got a little too excited about the idea of summer evenings by the pool with our own private stash of totally grown-up boozy popsicles. But unless…
Are there any popsicle brands with low sugar? Surely we're not the only ones asking the question, now that it's officially (according to our kids) popsicle season. In an ideal world, I'd make homemade popsicles with fresh fruit and water…
The beginning of the year means that many of us have set out to improve our habits. And next to eating healthier, getting more sleep is at the top of the list here at Cool Mom HQ and in the parent community at large. Well, it turns out t…
Of all the big developmental tasks in the first couple of years -- you know, things like crawling, walking, and talking -- teething may be the least fun. For baby and parents. The aches, the fussiness, the constant stream of drool: It's …
Now that the weather's warming up, my favorite go-to dessert for the whole family are gourmet popsicles. Not only are they delicious, but you can also make them ahead. Plus, you can make some boozy for the grown-ups with my tips below. B…
Yes, I know that Labor Day marks the end of summer, but unofficially . Summer doesn't actually end until September 21st, which gives us 16 days to whoop it up like the sun will never go down. Hey, I'm not trying to be a stickler, I just …
This weekend is Labor Day, which means that it's time to stock up on extra charcoal for the grill and ice cream for the freezer. We get that extra long weekend, football is kicking off, and the air is starting to feel the slightest bit c…
Yes, I love avocado toast as much as the next person—and so do my kids—but anything can get old. So I've been topping my toast in these new ways and saving avocados for more creative uses. These 12 unexpected ways to eat an avocado are e…
For those of us who need a caffeine fix in the morning, but can't bear the heat any longer, iced coffee is the only way to go. But at this point in the summer, we're looking for something more than just coffee + milk + ice cubes. So we'v…
When it comes to summer soirées, you have to consider the elements—heat, bugs, feeding a crowd— and anything that makes entertaining easier is a must. To keep from breaking a sweat when hosting this summer, you’ll need a few tricks, like…
You've done the work of picking the perfect watermelon and hauling it home, despite a weight that is roughly equal to that of a small toddler. Now it's time to enjoy your watermelon. Skip the boring cubes and opt for one of these waterme…
With Labor Day entertaining coming up, that also means we've got party food on our minds. These easy, fix-ahead Labor Day party appetizers have been a huge hit at home (yes, I sacrificed and made pizza dip and honey Sriracha hot wings al…
When the temperature starts to climb, I have no problem reaching for something frozen on a stick to cool all of us off. And I especially love when that popsicle treat is actually pretty good for our bodies, too, with healthier ingredient…