As we are recognizing Black History Month right along with Valentine's Day , in February, I've found some wonderful Black chocolatiers who are making history in their own right: with entrepreneurship that helps create more racial and eco…
'Tis the weekend to make those classroom valentines if you haven't already ( ahem , like me and my boys). But no worries: Sometimes being a procrastinator works in your favor. For example, edible gifts shouldn't be made more than a coupl…
Look, I'm never turning down that heart-shaped box from the drugstore, but nothing says I really, really love you like artisan chocolates made with natural ingredients, crazy good chocolate, and somebody's hands instead of a machine. Tru…
Need some last-minute help planning a deliciously sweet Valentine's Day menu? We've put together all our favorite easy Valentine's Day recipes that we've been sharing on Cool Mom Picks and Cool Mom Eats -- from breakfast to dessert -- in…
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all about sugary sweets, of course. Though kids do clamor for those conversation hearts and pink jelly beans, they may get enough of them elsewhere this week. So I've put together ideas for non-candy Va…
Every time we parents make dinner, family cooks work to strike a balance between what the kids are willing to eat and what the grown ups actually want to eat. Sometimes holidays make this balancing act even harder. Ever make a heart-shap…
We’re suckers for easy DIY Valentine’s Day crafts that make thoughtful gifts, especially when they’re deliciously edible. So I've put together some ideas for homemade Valentine’s food gifts that are easy to make with the kids—even little…
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all about candy, of course. But I don’t see why it shouldn’t be, if you make the candy from scratch, with love. Okay so maybe I'm justifying. but still, these DIY Valentine’s Day candy recipes--all of t…
At first I thought that Valentine’s Day on Friday was a good thing. What a fun way to kick off the weekend. But now I’m wondering when exactly I’m supposed to make treats for my kids? I guess I should have thought of that last weekend bu…
What I want for Valentine’s Day: LOVE! What my kids want for Valentine’s Day: CHOCOLATE! Okay, I want chocolate, too, but I like fancy chocolate . For the kids, I’ll be whipping up one of these super easy, homemade chocolate treats for V…
Love is in the air. Or is that the smell of Valentine’s Day pancakes from truly creative recipes? I can think of no better way to treat your family this Valentine’s Day (or the whole Valentine’s Day weekend) than to surprise them with a …
With a heightened awareness of kids' increasing sensitivity to artificial food colors, more parents are turning to natural alternatives for those Valentine's cupcakes and bake sale treats. And no, that doesn't mean you have to puree and …
It used to be that Valentine's Day meant a romantic breakfast in bed with my husband. These days, we're lucky if we wake up without a sneaky child nestled between us. And by nestled I mean sleeping perpendicular to us with with his heels…
Red may be the official hue of Valentine's Day, but you don't have to give red roses or wear a splash of red to get in the official Valentine's Day spirit . You can also whip up something red. Red velvet, to be exact. Using a simple red …
Ready for some Valentine's Day sweet talk? You can pack a festive Valentine's Day lunch that'll make kiddo swoon without even relying on those candy conversation hearts. That means you get to keep lunchtime fun and healthy while saving t…