If you're a Trader Joe's devotee like me, you probably have a handful -- or cartful -- of must-haves that you grab every visit. Now you can see how your favorites stack up against other TJ shoppers by checking out the winners of Trader J…
I've been cutting back on sugar lately -- yes I know, right in time for Valentine's Day, yay -- so I've been searching for low-sugar Valentine's treats. And I have company! So many of our readers and followers have been asking for low-su…
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…
Full disclosure: I am not on the Keto diet. This may explain my confusion when I started seeing "chaffle" recipes pop up everywhere from low-carb Instagram feeds to some of my favorite big-name cooking websites. At first, I wondered if c…
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…
Here, I've wrangled together some of the easiest Halloween treat ideas we've shared over the past few years. on Instagram You know, the kind you can mainly do without complex instructions. You might not even need the recipe at all. Becau…
This week, Erin asked our Recipe Rescue Facebook community for ideas for mid-morning snacks for kids for when they "burn out on string cheese, and can't have nuts." The group came through big time, with lots of ideas for quick snacks to …
This is a sponsored message on behalf of Bays English Muffins With summer in full swing, it's so helpful to find easy, tasty recipes that even your kids help make. And with this Vegetarian Veggie Melt recipe from Bays English Muffins, yo…
I love a classic guacamole recipe, a tropical one with pineapple or mango, and -- my favorite -- guacamole with smoky chipotles and gobs of shredded sharp cheddar. You kind of can't go wrong when you mix a perfectly ripe avocado with lim…
'Tis the season for deviled eggs, egg salad, eggs over greens, and basically whatever else you can think to do with all those leftover eggs after Easter. Because if the most traditional Easter Bunny visits your house, your kids' baskets …
Need some help with last-minute Valentine's recipes? Good ones? We hear you! Whether you're planning a deliciously sweet Valentine's Day breakfast, packing heart-shaped lunchbox treats, baking (or avoiding baking) for the classroom, whip…
Along with 7.6 million other people, my kids are obsessed with the So Yummy Instagram feed and their totally addictive videos. But there's one we watched so many times this week (along with 1.2 million other people), that I had to share …
When I stumbled upon this recipe for Spooky Halloween S'mores with Candy Marshmallows from Aww Sam I was like okay, done. Because if there's one thing my kid need right now, according to them, it's another way to get candy into their mou…
About a year ago this time, I was on the hunt for snack recipes to increase my breast milk supply. Because of all the interventions my lactation consultant recommended (skin to skin contact, pumping, and so on), changing up my snacks jus…
Anyone can make boiled peanuts, as long as they have the best recipe and know all the tricks. A lot of people refer to boiled peanuts as a southern delicacy, but I'm not sure that's accurate, because you can get them almost anywhere -- i…
St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, as in, not much time left to plan elaborate crafts or activities. And, really, even if there was more time, I'm not down with elaborate crafts or activities. However, I can get behind these e…
Ah, St. Patrick's Day: green food , Lucky Charms everything , and over-the-top rainbow-colored treats that are typically an artificially colored, sugary food extravaganza. But this St. Patrick’s Day, I’m celebrating with a rainbow-themed…
Valentine's Day always creeps up on me, and since I'm not the type of mom who keeps a supply of red fondant and edible glitter stocked in my pantry, I'm looking for easy last-minute treats that don't require a ton of forethought. Enter t…
You guys, the Olympics start tonight! The Olympics start tonight! (Can you tell that I'm excited?) Team Etue will be gathered around the TV, watching the opening ceremonies, cheering on Team USA. And since my youngest daughter is Korean,…
I love a good holiday treat like the next person, but finding time to help the kids make classroom treats and also make something for them and my guy leaves me pretty tired and stressed... not a sexy look for Valentine's Day. Ha! So this…
Let’s face it: Paper valentines are nice, but nothing beats an edible Valentine’s Day treat. A chocolate surprise or heart-shaped confection is all that my kids ever want. But the truth is, I believe that baking is a labor of love, and I…
This is a sponsored message from Savory It's already been a long, cold, snowy winter, and it's not even halfway through. With weeks of more cold (and snow) ahead, Savory: fast, fresh and easy is a fantastic resource, offering tons of rec…
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…