We recently went to the Liberty Science Center and enjoyed so many of the different exhibits, and couldn't help but notice the focus on bees and their importance.  We learned about bee keeping and what it really takes to produce honey. It is quite a labor intensive process and is ...read more

1. What inspired you to write The Phantom Tree?I enjoy writing about lesser-known historical figures, and one of the people who has always fascinated me was Mary Seymour, the daughter of Queen Katherine Parr and her second husband Thomas Seymour. Mary disappeared from the records ...read more

When you travel do you find it tough to fit in a workout? Don't we all? Well, never fear, today I'm going to talk about the best hotel for active people! Because tough work schedules or all day travel itineraries shouldn't interfere with your desire to get a good sweat sesh in! I ...read more

How do you feel about rainbow brights? You know those, fun cheerful kinda colors that just scream summer? This mama is ALL in with rainbow brights, especially when we're talking about kids' clothing. Bright colors seem to always make my kids happy and everything's better when ...read more

NYC is a place for movers, shakers, and trend-makers! Whether you're a native New Yorker or an eager, excited tourist, there's always something to do, something to see, and somewhere to go!We recently hosted a group of local influencers on a #trendsbus tour through the city that ...read more

Recently, my family and I enjoyed a week-long stay at a premier resort in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. We make an annual trip there and love every second we get to soak up the sun and sand. This year, I enjoyed a delightful and crisp cocktail sitting by the pool. It was a ...read more

The temp is rising and the sun is shining! Time to break out your most fashion-forward aviators and retro cat-eye shades. I love me a classic pair of sunnies. Functional and fashionable they keep me looking chic (even when I forget to apply mascara) and help prevent squinting and ...read more

Looking for secrets, tips, and expert advice for girls about growing up? We recently chatted with author Adah Nuchi about her new release Bunk 9's Guide to Growing Up which is now available wherever books are sold!  1. What inspired you to write Bunk 9’s Guide to Growing Up?The ...read more

Let me ask you a question. Do you put enough focus on your marriage or relationship with your partner? If you didn't immediately answer yes, the answer is probably no. I've certainly been guilty of not nurturing my marriage enough at times. I think most of us can say that. So, ...read more

We are gearing up for Back to School here in the Northeast but we know many of friends have already started their school year. As an educator, I know first hand the jitters the Back to School season can bring. For some it is even anxiety producing and we want all kiddos to feel ...read more

If you’ve ever dug out a birthday party invitation from the bottom of your kid’s backpack with a groan, you probably know all the party pitfalls that parents are forced to endure: long durations, unusual gift requests, across town addresses...at rush hour. We cringe, we roll our ...read more

Have you always wanted a nice fire pit setup, but haven't gotten around to putting one together? Well, never fear. I'm going to share some easy, budget friendly fire pit ideas with you today! Fall's cooler temps will be here before you  know it, so let's get ready now shall we? I ...read more

Fun fact: more than half (55 percent) of kids will head back to class the last two weeks of August.  Here at Momtrends homebase we're gathering supplies and prepping. We're ready to celebrate Backpack Day with Lands' End today.  August 7th is the perfect time to discover and ...read more

There is something about caramel that I simply can't resist. So, I am most definitely firmly in the caramel lovers camp! If we're talking about salted caramel, that's even better! And we all know how well salted caramel goes with apples. I have no plans on waiting until it's ...read more

It’s that time of the year again...back-to-school season is nearly upon us and with that comes the dreaded school supply list. I don’t know how it is in your neck of the woods, but in mine we get a very specific supply list that can get pretty lengthy. Not that I’m ...read more