Happy Spring. The big day has arrived: the Vernal Equinox. Time to celebrate longer days, sunshine, fresh florals, and chirping birds. Suffice to say, I am excited to rign in a new season. (Oh, and I'm having a baby today!... Hello, new beginnings.) Yes, while we usher in spring, ...read more

I wasn't sure I'd make it to the Momtrends "Blooms and Bunnies" #BabyMagicEvent last week. At almost 39 weeks pregnant, there was a significant chance Little One #3 would have different plans for that sunny Thursday morning, but, alas, here we are almost a whole week later and ...read more

Okay, as I write this the true countdown is on. T-minus 14 hours until I'm scheduled to show up at my local hospital for an induction. (Ugh, this stubborn baby is just too cozy in mah belly and the doctors want her out!)  So, yeah, t's gonna be a busy couple of days... of waiting ...read more

It was about midway through my son's Kindergarten career, when I decided to check out a PTA meeting for the first time last year. I was feeling a bit intimated by this close-knit posse of über involved mama bears, but eager to get a little insight on the behind-the-scenes aspects ...read more

I'm so excited for the first day of spring. It was a long, hard, cold, and brutal winter. And being in my, I don't know, millionth month of pregnancy didn't help either--I've been feeling huge and helpless and utterly exhausted. But a new greener leaf is turning soon--and the ...read more

Spring is finally just around the corner! (Can I get a "hallelujah?!") T-minus four days until the Vernal Equinox is here, and I couldn't be more excited for the milder temps, sunnier forecasts, and breezier afternoons. We had a little sneak peek of spring yesterday in the New ...read more

China offers a beautifully simple way to recapture elegance in everyday living. You can use it every time you dine and entertain, and even use it to elevate the sparkle of your home décor. Here are seven ideas for using china to recapture elegance in everyday life: 1. Mix and ...read more

I scored a much needed girls night out in NYC. I'm not going to mince words, 2019 has had its challenges. Mom life, a husband who travels a ton and a business that requires a lot of care and feeding feels like a juggling act. This month, some balls got dropped. Treating myself ...read more

Do you have a go-to gift for new babies? Buying baby stuff is fun, but there are so many adorable little options out there that it can be overwhelming. When a friend of mine has a baby, I always want to give something that’s either going to be really useful, or unique and ...read more

Wine is a staple in cooking. A splash of white, a pour of red--added per the recipe, tipped in spur of the moment, or on a whim. You can't really go wrong--because wine and food in a simmering pot just go together like, well, like the wine and food paired on your place setting. ...read more

We have all felt it. After lunchtime, you’re lethargic, tired, and constantly checking the clock waiting for the day to be over. Don’t let your day be ruined by the afternoon lull! Here are some quick tips to avoid the midday slump and allow you to end your day rejuvenated! ...read more

New moms need all the support they can get. Making the transition to first-time motherhood or welcoming a new little one into your life can be overwhelming and all consuming... and then there are those brutal hormones to contend with.  I know from my own personal experience that ...read more

Tomorrow is Pi Day! We're big believers in hands-on math learning here at Momtrends, and want to encourage our kids to study hard and dream big. That's why we're sharing how you can help preschoolers become “pi”nt-size mathematicians with a few fun anad easy-to-do activities ...read more

By now you've likely read about the college admissions scandal they are calling Operation Varsity Blues. We all need to take a deep breath here before we start the public shaming (a little late for Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin who have been outed with their kids). I see a ...read more

We've got a great Amazon deal for book lovers big and small. For a limited time, get Echo Dot Kids Edition for $0.99 when you sign up for Prime Book Box.  You know how we love books. This is a way to make sure you keep your eager readers supplied with fresh content with the ...read more