Summer is showing us what she is made of here on the east coast, and we are looking for ways to escape the heat, all while keeping our style in check. This goes for the littles as well. Nobody likes to be bogged down by their mane, and we've got a few easy summer hairstyles for ...read more

Putting away groceries often becomes a of a game of shoving and squeezing to fit everything in. It's a veritable game of foodie Tetris to make everything work. And then there’s the struggle to get the one thing you need that is hidden in the back. (Crash, boom, bang. No use ...read more

Storm season is scary enough for people who understand what's going on around them. Can you imagine the anxiety it must induce in dogs and other animals? While no one is immune from the devastation of a natural disaster, preparing before a storm hits is key to keeping everyone in ...read more

How are the summer studies at your house? Would you like to know how to round out summer learning? Absolutely you do, right? I knew you would! Parents will do anything to help our kids see success at school. I mean, I saw how important summer learning was long before I was a ...read more

Calling all Chicago mamas, preggos, and perspective parents!The second annual Chicago Baby Show is coming to the Navy Pier on August 25 and 26. A family-friendly jamboree of big brands, classes, seminars, guest speakers, and giveaways, the Chicago Baby Show will welcome thousands ...read more

Are you a road trip lovin' family? Then you need to know about what I consider road trip essentials for kids. My family is big on road trips and after many years of road tripping to the mountains with our wee ones, we've honed in on our go-to road trip must-haves. And we love ...read more

There's a heat index warning in NYC for most of this week. It's too hot to wear anything complicated. When I'm getting dressed in the morning I'm reaching for classics. This week I say, "think pink for summer outfits." A touch of pink with a mostly white outfit is perfect for the ...read more

Join us for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat on Tuesday, July 17th at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT. Get your questions ready for bestselling co-authors Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke as we discuss their new release, Girls' Night Out. Whether it’s on your smartphone, tablet, or computer, ...read more

Mojitos are classic Cuban drinks that are as refreshing as they are delicious. Traditionally, the recipe is a combination of lime, mint, sugar, white rum, and club soda. Together these ingredients combine to create a fizzy magical elixir to help you conquer the hottest days of ...read more

Happy weekend friends! This summer Sunday is going to extra special (and delicious!), because July 15 is National Ice Cream Day.Of course, I think every steamy hot summer day is ice cream day, but who am I to argue with the calendar?! It's true that we have been known to hit the ...read more

We take a lot of road trips as a family. We are constantly packing up and heading somewhere, whether it's to visit family, a new city or a tried-and-true home away from home. We really enjoy our road-tripping time as a fun way to reconnect, bond and see new places. Driving as a ...read more

I’m incredibly proud of where I live and the home I’ve created for my family of four. My journey started back in 1998 when I bought my first condo. I was 27 and went from a renter to an owner. I might be a bit off on my numbers, but this was in Chicago and my first condo cost ...read more

Summer is officially in full swing, and we've been making the most of it with lots of fun, sun, and alfresco activity. Of course, finding the morning motivation to get up, get out, move, play, and soak it all in despite high temps and heat can be difficult for children and ...read more

If I told you that you could have the best way to control screen time right at your fingertips, would you want to know how? Ok, I think I heard you screaming from my house. Bwah! Never fear. I'm about to unleash a real game changer on you. Because I know I'm not the only time who ...read more

Now available! The second installment in Susan McBride's Jo Larsen Mystery Series. Take an inside peek at what inspired her to write this must-read summer book pick.    1. What was the inspiration behind Walk A Crooked Line?I am the mother of a young daughter, and I want her to ...read more