Valentine's Day falls on a Friday this year. That means, we'll be in the end of the work and school week. That means, we'll be in the midst of end-of-week mayhem (or is that just my household?).  Why We Think Breakfast Rocks I love making Valentine's Day special for all my ...read more

What a treat it was to gather some of my ski mom friends for a night of shopping at the Rossignol boutique in SoHo NYC.  The New York City Winter Style Event was hosted by Rossignol  and it was the perfect opportunity for us to get ready for the February ski holidays.  My ...read more

We talk a lot about time management here at Momtrends. We use time-blocking techniques in our work, and perpetually emphasize the importance of carving out quality time for yourself, your family, and your partner. We talk about making time to read and write and play and meditate. ...read more

If you've skied on the East Coast, it's likely you've heard of Killington. But you may not of heard of Pico Mountain, the sister property of the Killington aka "The Beast." While Killington may get the lion's share of the attention thanks to the World Cup Races, steep pitch and ...read more

In gearing up for Valentine's Day here's an easy hair style for little girls. I promise I am not a master at braiding hair so don't let the braids deter you from trying. Your girls will be the talk of the class! I've created this easy Valentine's Day braid for my daughter and ...read more

It’s always good to go into a new experience with little or no expectations. Mr.Momtrends did his best not to oversell skiing in Europe before our trip there. He just said, “You’ll see. It’s just different.” Right he was. I will do my best to not compare St. Moritz to anything in ...read more

We love that Valentine's Day falls on the weekend this year. It means we get to spend the whole day with our little loves and we're excited about that! I got to thinking about different ways I could celebrate with my kids this year. I came up with the idea of having a mini ...read more

My poor little guy's attendance record has taken a hard hit this past month. He was just out for a whole week with a mystery virus, and now he's got the flu. Suffice to say, school can wait. I've got to get this dude healthy and happy and strong again. But a 104-degree fever will ...read more

Who needs some last minute Valentine's Day ideas? Come on. Raise your hands! Valentine's Day just snuck up on me this year. Does anyone else feel that way? I got sick last month (check out how I survived the flu) and that carried over into this month, so I haven't done the normal ...read more

Everyone I know is turning 50 this year. Ok, that might be stretching it, but as a Gen X woman born in 1970, it sure seems this way. And for many of us, the arrival of a new decade is not being welcomed with balloons and confetti. It’s a moment of pause (and menopause), ...read more

Pardon me while I vent for a hot sec in this safe space, but it's been an exhausting couple of weeks. My seven year old had a virus that lingered for a week, then my five year old got, and, of course, my 10 month old followed suit. A full 10 days in and her poor little button ...read more

Since we love skiers and riders so much, it's only natural that the holiday that falls right smack in the middle of winter should be celebrated with winter gear. I've rounded up some of my favorite Valentine's Day Gifts for Skiers and Riders. Valentine's Day Gifts for Skiers and ...read more

We are all for some romance, but on Valentine's Day romance doesn't come cheap. In fact, according to the NRF Americans are expected to shell out an estimated $17.6 Billion this Valentine's Day. Saving money is also sexy and Momtrends learned some incredible tips from Amy Kniss, ...read more

Random fact about the new house we moved into just one month ago: there are two front doors. To clarify, there aren’t two adjacent doors; there’s one at the front and one on the side. But it’s a corner house, and, while our street address distinguishes the actual front of the ...read more

We are getting ready for the day of love. With Valentine's Day fast approaching, we have been searching for some super adorable printables. Check out some of our favorites that are super easy to pin, share, and enjoy. I know many mons will feel the crunch of ordering custom cards ...read more