5 easy champagne punch recipes to help you ring in the new year with bubbly
Why do we love easy champagne punch recipes for New Year’s Eve? Well, not only is champagne punch tasty, but it’s a brilliant way to avoid mixing individual cocktails all night so you can spend more...
View Article7 New Year’s Eve mocktails for kids. So fun and colorful, you’ll want a sip too
With so many kids on the invite list for my NYE party this year, I’ve been on the hunt for great New Year’s Eve mocktails for kids. And OMG, did I found some fantastic kids’ mocktail recipes, all...
View Article6 romantic recipes for Valentine’s Day, to guarantee a sexy dinner at home...
Some of us aren’t looking forward to a fancy (read: expensive) dinner out for Valentine’s Day. Personally, I’m looking forward to a nice, low-key, romantic Valentine’s dinner at home this year. If...
View ArticleThis Easter bunny bento kit is everything! Well, everything except 3 simple...
This amazing new Easter bunny bento kit may be exactly what we need to balance out all the Easter chocolate, Easter jellybeans, and yeah, Peeps. It was created by our own contributor and friend, Marsha...
View Article7 spectacular macaroon variations for a big finish at Passover
We’ve explained many times that macarons are not to be confused with macaroons, the latter being a flour-free, gluten-free, generally chewy coconut cookie that’s a favorite treat to finish off your...
View Article7 make-ahead Easter brunch recipes for a stress-free holiday meal
Let’s talk about make-ahead Easter brunch recipes! The morning of Easter is always a bit of a circus at our house, and so much of the egg-concealing, basket-organizing, and outfit-assembling pressure...
View ArticleBeat it, eggs! 6 fantastic egg-free brunch ideas for Easter and beyond.
Eggs get all the attention at brunch, especially Easter brunch. They’re an easy choice for many hosts and families, but you may be serving guests – vegans, picky kids, or those with allergies – who...
View ArticleThese 7 Rosh Hashanah apple recipes welcome the new year deliciously!
This year, Rosh Hashanah begins so late in the month but that doesn’t mean we gathered all our apple recipe ideas together in time! For my family, the best part of the celebration is always the apples...
View ArticleOur ultimate guide to last-minute Halloween recipes: Treats, dinner, lunch...
We truly love Halloween, which is why we start gathering creative, fun 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...
View Article5 new must-haves at Trader Joe’s this month
With the holidays about to kick into full gear, now is a great time to hit your local Trader Joe’s to see what’s new and delicious for November. So, let me make things a little easier for you and share...
View ArticleOlive & Cocoa: A surprisingly good option for gourmet gift boxes
I’m a big fan of gourmet gift boxes, but a lot of our favorites can be pricey. And shipping…oof. The more affordable options often seem kind of banal to me, or just don’t have the quality I want. So...
View ArticleHow to choose the turkey that’s right for you: What do all those different...
Cooking a Thanksgiving turkey is always a little stressful – whether this is your 23rd Thanksgiving turkey in a row or your very first. What I’ve learned over the years is that guests (and their...
View ArticleFriendsgiving food idea: Why this Apple Squash Gratin is my favorite,...
Although Friendsgiving can be an event on the same scale as Thanksgiving — depending how much cooking you’re doing or how many side dishes you’re expected to prepare — it can also feel more relaxed...
View Article9 vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes, from mains to sides, that even the...
If your’e looking for vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes that meat-eaters will like too, I am the perfect person to help. Because two years ago during the holidays, my paleo husband decided to turn vegan....
View ArticleEasy, eco-friendly table setting ideas for a less wasteful Thanksgiving
Sandwiched between the plastic spiders and candy wrappers of Halloween and the blinking lights and tissue-stuffed gift bags of the holidays, I love that Thanksgiving offers us an opportunity to get...
View Article5 impressive but easy Thanksgiving pies. Skip the pumpkin.
I’m a huge fan of basically any pie recipe for Thanksgiving, but I admit I’m always looking for options that aren’t pumpkin on our buffet. Yes, it’s tradition and there are lots of ways to change up...
View ArticleTwo easy Trader Joe’s Meals my family lives on during the holidays.
Ah, the holiday craziness is upon us: Searching for the right gift, hosting family and friends (SO. MANY. MEALS.) and balancing the school concerts, parties, events and more. Believe me, I love it, but...
View Article12 mason jar food gifts your kids can help DIY, from sweet to savory. |...
As a parent, I discovered that the number of gifts I buy at the holidays has multiplied exponentially to accommodate all the wonderful teachers, coaches, caregivers, friends, and VIP’s (very important...
View ArticleThe world’s easiest cocktail garnishes: 4 ridiculously simple ways to make...
This content is for readers 21+ which you probably are, because hi, it says “mom” in our website name. Please drink responsibly. Thanks to Drinkworks for sponsoring this post, because how fun is that?...
View Article12 spectacular food gifts that give back to people in need
All year long, I love to support independent bakers, chocolatiers, wineries and small retailers with my limited shopping dollars — but I love them even more when they’re offering food gifts that give...
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