July Fourth marks the official start of the summer entertaining season in my book. In our house, the kids are finally home from school, they haven't started camp yet, and we are finally able to kick back, let loose, and enjoy good food and refreshing cocktails and mocktails with ...read more

Moms work hard. First, let's talk facts. According to the 2016 survey Pew Research, moms are working harder outside the home AND spending more time on child care. I know it feels this way for me. I run Momtrends, am the CEO of the family and try to take care of myself. It can be ...read more

It's an unfortunate but realistic fact that not all marriages sustain with success. But, children who see their parents continuing to work together through separation and divorce, are more likely to learn how to effectively and peacefully solve problems themselves. They will also ...read more

A smartphone is a Mom's best friend. And I don't just mean as a toy to hand to the little one when you need a few minutes of quiet. There are thousands of apps out there that help make a parent's life easier, more organized, and, yes, entertaining. Whether using it to find a ...read more

I remember being terrified of fireworks when I was young kid. The colorful sky show wasn't worth the explosive volume in my sensitive and young mind. As I got older, I learned to appreciate the spectacle, and stopped minding the noise--so long as we kept a safe distance from all ...read more

Some trends I sit and watch a while before I jump in. Most moms I know love the jumpsuit trend. It's easy and doesn't require a whole lot of thought (though it can be tricky when it comes time to go to the bathroom). A few weeks ago I was in Washington, DC shopping with my ...read more

Childhood is supposed to be fun and carefree; but, the truth is, even little kids have stress, anxiety, and other issues affecting their mental well being. That's why it's so important to foster healthy habits early on and encourage resilience and self esteem from day one. The ...read more

As we are now officially into the summer season, it may be hard to keep your health goals top of mind as you're jet setting on vacation, running from BBQ to BBQ, and, oh yeah, looking after your crazy kiddos 24/7. But despite a busy schedule, you can keep your health goals top of ...read more

No one wants to come home from an amazing, exciting, rejuvenating trip to see her home in shambles. But, the truth is, your humble abode is often most vulnerable when you're out and about and traveling. Fortunately, though, there are a couple of key tactics that can help to ...read more

Barbecues, pool parties, fireworks--the Fourth of July is a ton of fun for everyone. But, amidst all the festivities, it’s important to take precautions and be aware of certain safety measures. We tapped the experts at SitterCity for the top seven safety tips to keep in mind ...read more

We're a music-loving city. And we go out of our way to celebrate the arts. I have two girls that love musical theater (check out our most recent Broadway favorite here) and we do our part to help artists thrive in NYC. For the past eight years, I've loved spotting the colorful ...read more

Summertime means meals on the grill. Burgers, hot dogs, steaks, chicken, fish, veggies.... and all the fixings. I am a big fan of a good barbecue dinner--prepping, cooking, and eating outside. Alfresco entertaining is a seasonal joy, and I truly love sharing food, breaking bread, ...read more

An essential strategy to avoiding clutter is to make sure that every item you have in your house has a designated home. This is even more important in a baby nursery, where being able to lay your hands on what you need, quickly and easily, is the order of the day (and night).  So ...read more

I'm planning some fun summer getaways and starting to pack. Since I try to be somewhat of a minimalist when I travel to the beach, I want a coverup that looks smashing. I found this fun summer caftan for beach vacations from MiracleSuit, and I love how it's making my summer ...read more

Summer is here. Time to get wet and wild, splishing and splashing by the pool. Of course as fun as a casual swim may be for the kiddos, it's incredibly important to put their safety first. And that starts by taking a few key precautions. Here are three tips to help create a safer ...read more