My Monday mornings always start with a trip to Trader Joe's... With grocery list in hand, I roam the aisles stocking my cart with fresh fruits, veggies (we even sneak them into smoothies), snacks, and other must-haves for healthy, delicious meals (anyone else hooked on the frozen ...read more

I don't let winter slow me down. In fact, I exercise more in the winter than any other time of the year. When the snow comes, you can find me skiing and enjoying the best of the season. This year, I've added Nordic skiing (aka cross country skiing) to my workout routine. With ...read more

We've hit the winter lull--that lengthy stretch of season with no plans, no parties, nothing to do, and nowhere to go. I have to admit that at first, I welcomed the quiet obligation-free weekends of January. After the nonstop hustle-bustle pace of November and December, my family ...read more

It should be noted that this article was originally going to be a tutorial of sorts—perhaps a pared down "how-to" or maybe even a basic guide to nail art: “DIY V-Day Manicures Made Easy!” Celebrating Valentine's Day in Style We are pretty excited about Valentine's Day. We've ...read more

Stratton Mountain is a gem. It's a well-situated, perfectly staffed, pretty spot: the perfect place to get your family hooked on skiing without having to make the big investment of a trip to Colorado or Utah. This year we were lucky enough to host our annual Momtrends Ski Moms ...read more

Did you know Pennsylvania has more than 20 mountains where families can learn to ski? The Snowpass program provides every 4th and 5th grader the opportunity to ski or snowboard for free, up to three times. The Keystone state is an amazing place to start skiing or riding. They've ...read more

Winter is rough.  (Okay, Nicole, I know you're reading this and developing multiple counter arguments about snow, skis, family and fun. I hear you, and I get it.) But still--winter is mostly rough.  I need Vitamin D. The lack of sunshine and greenery messes with my emotional ...read more

Nothing ruins a good outdoor adventure like having the wrong gear. I have been relying on Skhoop to provide me with chic layers for the past few ski seasons and they don't let me down. This winter I've been slipping on the chic Osa jacket in this iridescent silver to play in the ...read more

It is no shock that the reign of a new year brings countless resolutions of how to live a better life. Statistics show that losing weight and getting fit are consistently in the top 10 New Year's resolutions for Americans each year. We all see the gym deals and Weight Watchers ...read more

Can I tell you one of my favorite things about walking into a tropical resort, destination hotel, or spa center? ... It's the abundance and availability of fruit-infused water. I know, I know... I'm easy to please; it's just one of the simple pleasures and little luxuries I can ...read more

We love the look of braids on our little girls, and this Valentine's Day we sharing ways to update the standard braid with a heart braid or a French braid with tips from Cozy Friedman, author of Cozy's Complete Guide to Girls Hair, you can learn how to create a chic and ...read more

Martin Luther King Weekend is traditionally one of the biggest and busiest ski weekends of the year. Since we're all about having "snow much fun" here at Momtrends, I've put together a guide to help you navigate this weekend. I call it the "Ski Moms Guide to Avoiding Crowds and ...read more

For many families, spring break is a rare opportunity to bring the family together. As the kids get older, the family gets pulled in many directions. A posh family ski break is a no-fail way to make teens and parents happy. The trick is picking the perfect spot. Living ...read more

In our heavily tech and digital world, we love the simplicity of games and crafts that don't require any batteries. One of our favorites is from eeBoo, a boutique toy company based in NYC. I've found 7 low-tech toy favorites from eeBoo that will foster creativity and learning. ...read more

According to the newly released Pinterest 100 report, global searches for "social media detox" are up a whopping 314%.  January is often a time to reset and refocus. Many people start diets, begin exercise regimens and establish overall health goals. Others, choose to refrain ...read more