My kids love trail mix, but buying it pre-made can get pricey -- especially since they like different flavors (of course). So instead, I've come up with a list of snack items to keep in my pantry that combine in endless ways for make-you…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From easy Chicken Gyros to Chimichurri Steak Tacos, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and st…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a dreamy twist on burrito bowls to Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shoppi…
I have a love-hate relationship with my oven this time of year. You know those charts that say: It's been X number of days since Joey had a potty-training accident ? Well, in my house, the chart has recently become: It's been X number of…
It’s time to get a head start on your meal plan for next week. From the best Steak Kebabs to easy Pulled Pork Sliders, we’ve got five quick and easy weeknight meals that will get you through the week. So grab a pen, make your shopping li…
At CME, we all have a lot of bright ideas for how to use up all that glorious summer produce. From recipes that use veggies in unexpected ways and super fast green beans , to tips for how to get kids to eat veggies once you've served the…
If my daughter could have her way, she would be a mac-and-cheeseatarian. Of course, I've always known that it's not the healthiest meal around, but a new study that found phthalates in 29 different cheese products -- from natural string …
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From corn and pasta -- together! -- to grilled pizza, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and …
No-cook dinners are just what's called for with the way the temperature has been rising around the country this summer. You know the saying, if you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen? Whoever said that clearly didn't have a fami…
I admit it: I love that smoothies have become trendy, because it makes for more inspiration. I've been making smoothies on the regular for over 10 years now -- since my older son started solids -- so I always welcome new smoothie ideas. …
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a fresh take on fajitas to a 20-minute pasta, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and sto…
Kate recently pointed out that planning for leftovers can help you cut your food budget , which immediately had me cooking extra. What I didn't plan for, though, is that some meals don't get as good a response the second time around as o…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From oven BBQ chicken to easy baked tacos, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock up be…
Between all of us on the Cool Mom staff, we have serious experience with picky eaters, from kids with texture sensitivities to ones who insist on a single color group and eaters who just might be more stubborn than selective to others wh…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From Cashew Chicken on a sheet pan to a perfect no-cook family meal, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shop…
It's summertime, which means watermelon everything. From margaritas to popsicles , salsa to poke bowls (yes, seriously), we're adding watermelon to all of our dishes, sweet and savory. But, of course, that means knowing how to pick a wat…
As the mom of a three-month-old who needs to be held constantly, it's easy to start fantasizing about how much free time I'll have once my child can walk on his own. Yes, I can hear you toddler moms laughing at me, because despite my fan…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From my kids' new favorite quesadilla to Cheesy Bruschetta Chicken, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopp…
Let me start by saying: Dads, we adore you . Whether a father, stepfather, grandfather, or some other fantastic father-figure to us or our children, we’d be lost without you guys. That’s why this Father’s Day, I want to honor as many of …
The unofficial start of summer begins! Whether or not your kids return to school on Tuesday, one thing is for sure: It's time for summer eating. Whether you're dining al fresco, picnicking on the beach, or taking cover from rain this wee…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From drumsticks that keep the long weekend going to a 15-minute pasta, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your sh…
Even your favorite salads, filled with all of your favorite things, will get boring sometimes. It’s just a thing that happens. Luckily, it’s easy to make them interesting again — you just have to add in some seriously surprising ingredie…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a vegetarian version of your favorite take out to the ultimate cold pasta salad, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pe…
I love a great spring salad as much as the next person. Okay, probably more. I always fall into the why-yes-it-could-use-more-raw-radishes camp, which isn't always the most popular, so when I'm cooking for kids or entertaining people who…