Summer is nearly here although spring has only just graced us with her glorious blooms. I look forward to this time of year when my flowers pop up all over my garden. Every Earth Day my family treats me to a new addition to my flower garden and after 12 years, my garden is ...read more

Who wants the skinny on some must try grilled salmon recipes? You do right? I aim to please! I mean is there any kind of cooking that screams summer more than grilling out? I know my family isn't the only one that would rather fire up the grill than heat up the house with the ...read more

Watermelon season is here and I, for one, am ecstatic. We all adore watermelon, and it has to be one of my absolute favorite fruits. Hence, today's watermelon slush cocktail.The juicy sweet taste is not only delicious but super hydrating. And it pairs amazingly well with mint. ...read more

We are always looking for ways to dive deeper into our wellness, find long-lasting means to help us cope with life's stresses, as well as discover the path that leads to a balanced lifestyle. One of the latest trends has been around for decades in Japan and in Japanese culture is ...read more

Ok, Father's day is only three days away. Are you ready? Maybe you need some last minute Father's Day Gift ideas. How about last minute Father's Day gift ideas for sports fans?! We certainly have a few sports fans in my house and the hubs is definitely one of them. In fact, he ...read more

Momtrends recently chatted with Karen White about her latest release, Dreams of Falling. This highly anticipated novel set in South Carolina is available wherever books are sold. 1. What inspired you to write Dreams of Falling?As with all of my books, my inspirational nuggets ...read more

Could your summer makeup use an update? The only eyeshadow palette you need this summer will do just that. Like most ladies who have at least a mild interest in beauty products, I'm all kinds of obsessed with the Naked palette. This Urban Decay palette has a cult following...and ...read more

School is out (or nearly so!) for the littles and parents are already wondering how they can continue to encourage, maintain and strengthen their children's literacy skills.  It is great to keep the conversation about literacy going. Good reading habits take practice and need to ...read more

Who wants to learn how to get a sunfree glow fast? Everyone right? Anti-aging products and procedures wouldn't be having the moment they're having if we were more interested in tanning than preserving our skin both for appearance and our health. That being said, we don't want to ...read more

Are your Fourth of July plans set yet? You may just want to include the festive Fourth of July treats that I rounded up at your celebration, so don't go anywhere! Is it just me or is June flying by? We're already on our 3rd week of summer break. How is that possible? Considering ...read more

If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741It can be hard when you’re in the middle of the storm [with a depressed friend] to remember that there was a time before, ...read more

My son's Kindergarten teacher sent home a note today that said "we are officially counting down the last 10 days of school." For the next week and a half, they'll be celebrating with one special surprise every day.Of course, most of these "surprises" involve some level of ...read more

Hello summer! It's time to lighten up and play around with clothes. Enough with the serious stuff. Today I want to talk about why the top summer fashion trend is the jumpsuit. I found this great one-piece linen jumpsuit from Splendid. It was the perfect piece to wear to our ...read more

It's so easy to advise your friends to "live in the moment." I think we all aspire to be parents that are truly present with our families. I'll be the first to admit I am a work in progress when it comes to mindful parenting. I want to make the time with my girls count, that's ...read more

Did you know you can bring back memories with fragrance? I'm sure it's happened to you a time or two. Do you ever catch a whiff of something that instantly transports you back in time? The power of fragrance is an incredible thing. It infiltrates your mind, ready to be bring back ...read more