Author Archives: Cool Mum

Cool Mum: Metal Mouth!

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Cool Mum

[-15 cool points] I freaked out when I noticed my teeth shifting after neglecting to wear my middle-school-era retainer for the last few years. A week later, things are almost completely in line again. These ugly things really work! Please … Continue reading →

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Why I’m Learning to Like Red Meat

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Cool Mum

The Cool Fam’s 5-times-daily pile of dishes in the sink just got a little greasier. My whole job these days seems to be cooking and handwashing dishes for myself and the 3 males in my household, so more grease in … Continue reading →

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Modern Homesteaders: Self-Sufficient or Self-Centered?

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Cool Mum

Cool Dad and I had a great conversation on our way home from the Old Sturbridge Village outdoor museum yesterday about urban homesteading, which is doing things the old-fashioned way and living simply. My fascination with this idea has increased … Continue reading →

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Wonderwash Review Update: Results of the 8-Week Challenge!

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Cool Mum

Today is the final day of our self-imposed 8-Week Wonderwash Challenge! When the Wonderwash arrived, we decided to use it exclusively for 8 weeks so that it would pay for itself. Things were running quite smoothly after Week 3 when I … Continue reading →

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2 More Sugar-Free Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Treats for National Nutrition Month

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Cool Mum

1. Fast Fudgy Oatmeal Cookie in a Bowl Because who really has time to bake cookies the moment a craving hits? Like all of my treats, this is free of chocolate, sugar, sweeteners, dairy, and wheat gluten (if you get … Continue reading →

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