The reusable coffee cup that's cooler than those other ones

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I love that more and more, coffee shops, including Starbucks, are offering discounts for bringing in your own cup. But these might be the most distinctive ones I've ever seen. ... [More]

7 sizzling summer burger recipes

To kick off burger season, we've rounded up a collection of 7 sensational, mouthwatering recipes. There's something for everyone: griller or broiler, carnivore or vegetarian. Sizzle on! ... [More]

4 healthy coconut snacks you must have on hand, and not just for the kids.

We've gone cuckoo for coconuts. According to my last count, there are a million and one coconut snacks on the market today. (And, yes, that's official market data, ha.) ... [More]

Homemade fudgesicle recipes: It's that time!

We've officially hit that time of year that every day ice cream requests have replaced the every day hot chocolate requests.

The genius idea for packing wine on your picnic

While there's something to be said for sipping wine out of those big red keg cups in the summer, I admit I always feel a little fancy when my Albarino is an actual wine glass. Unfortunately, if you're picnicking, glass isn't going to cut it.

Three Mother's Day brunch menus as fab as the moms we're honoring

Just like snowflakes, no two moms are exactly alike. So it only follows that no two Mother's Day brunch menus should be exactly alike either. In honor of Mother's Day, I've composed three brunch menus that can be served as I've put them together--or mixed and matched to create a brunch as deliciously unique as your very own, like-no-other mama.

Foodies, welcome to your digital recipe box of awesomeness.

There's an avalanche of recipe sites out there, and one of my personal favorites is about to become yours, too. Foodily (which appropriately stands for "Food, I Love You") is a social recipe network combining a massive library of curated recipes (i.e., recipes you can trust) with your social network.

Fantastico fiesta ideas for Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is tomorrow, which means you still have time to get ready to throw a little fiesta in celebration of Mexican heritage and pride (and yummy food). So along with getting the ingredients for a Mexican dinner--including one of our delicious guacamole recipes--we've got the party decor and crafts you'll need to really get the party started. (We're also in favor of celebrating Cinco de Mayo all Mayo long. How about you?) ... [More]

10 margarita recipes to put the "ayyy-oh!" in your Cinco de Mayo

I have a serious weakness for margaritas. They are, hands down, my favorite drink. And why not?

Dear Mom: I love you more than a stack of Earl Grey cookies

Diamonds are forever, flowers are for this week, and heavenly spiced cookies are for the best ten minutes of Mothers Day.

Adorable new lunchboxes for kids that are recycled. But you'd never know it.

I take lunchbox shopping verrrrry seriously. I need a durable, reusable lunch pack for the kids that is insulated, looks great, is eco-friendly, and stays closed (so the leftover crumbs don't take up residence in my car). Take it from a woman who just took on a thousand goldfish crackers wreaking havoc in the trunk: we've found a fabulous new option.