My Monday mornings always start with a trip to Trader Joe's... With grocery list in hand, I roam the aisles stocking my cart with fresh fruits, veggies (we even sneak them into smoothies), snacks, and other must-haves for healthy, delicious meals (anyone else hooked on the frozen ...read more
We love the look of braids on our little girls, and this Valentine's Day we sharing ways to update the standard braid with a heart braid or a French braid with tips from Cozy Friedman, author of Cozy's Complete Guide to Girls Hair, you can learn how to create a chic and ...read more
How do you feel about a no makeup selfie? It can be dicey, but not if you take care of your skin. I'm all about keeping my glow into my 40's. I love trying non-invasive skincare techniques that help give my skin a boost. While chemical peels and lasers are can give results, I ...read more
National Hair Day. It's a thing--well, kind of (as are all those "made-up" celebratory calendar occasions). But, still, this is one that we at Momtrends can definitely get behind. Because, we understand that having a good hair day can bring all sorts of good vibrations your way: ...read more
I am proud of my 48 turns around this planet and of how I take care of my mind and body. I'm the first one to preach self care to this community. I think a skincare routine can make you feel like you are in control of the aging process. I've been thrilled to test out these ...read more
k As women, we are pretty familiar with how to handle skincare 911’s, blunders with our hair, shaving mishaps, and how to correct makeup mistakes. But, when it comes to brows, this particular part of our face can be a bit more mysterious. Many of us grew up simply waxing, ...read more
I've been testing the new Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution and am ready to share the results. As I'm closing in on 50, I'm working to get and keep the best skin possible. That means trying new things and sharing what works. One of the issues I'm dealing with is ...read more
Throughout the decades, brow looks have come and gone. I've suffered from full, bushy brows a la 80s-era Brooke Shields and super skinny brows that scream late 90s. Recently, the perfectly painted “Insta Brow” has been having a major moment. For 2019, a more easy-going, ...read more
With three kids to get out the door every day, I don't have a lot of time in the morning. I'm too focused on getting little teeth brushed, tiny tushies wiped, and lunches packed to take precious minutes to apply a full face of makeup or style my knot-ridden hair. Heck, I have all ...read more
Taking care of my skin is a priority for me. Part of the reason I started blogging was to share beauty and style trends that work for busy women. Now 13 years later, I'm still on the hunt for the best skin and beauty trends to make mom life better. This month, that mean checking ...read more
If there is one product that I'm glad I started using in my twenties, it's eye cream, and drugstore eye cream, at that. I'm the first to admit that I wasn't as skincare conscious in college as the girls are today, but once I hit my mid twenties it was as if I could hear my future ...read more
It's that time of year my friends. The end of the school year is upon us. I don't know about you, but I have about a million and one things on my to do list right now. That means I'm running around in every direction, all day long. So, it's rare that my makeup makes it through ...read more
Do you enjoy multi-tasking as much as I do mama? Something just feels off if I'm not doing at least a couple things at once. Bwah! I'm not saying that's the best way to do live, but, hey, it's me. So, I live for products that are multi-taskers too, like face oil for instance. ...read more
I live with a Vegan, but I'm not one. I would say I'm semi Vegan...Is that a thing? Bwah! I eat mostly Vegan meals during the week since my honey does the bulk of the cooking, but I've been known to indulge in the occasional cheeseburger on the weekend. What can I say? I'm a work ...read more
Have you been meaning to use a face mask, but just haven't taken the time to work it into your skincare routine? Well, my friends. You will not be able to find an excuse to avoid this all important step any longer. Don't get me wrong. I get it, really I do. I too am a busy mom ...read more
When spring is an imminent thing and no longer a distant dream, my mind instantly goes to warm weather looks. So, basically that's where I'm at right now. Haha! I'm thinking about crisp white, pretty pastels, uber brights and metallics of course. I can't make it through the warm ...read more
If us ladies want anything, we want strong nails, shiny tresses and youthful skin. Am I right? Well, sitting around wanting those things doesn't do us any good. We need to take action. Luckily, there are plenty of things we can do for our hair, skin and nails and one of those is ...read more
Does your makeup seem to melt off way too fast especially when warm weather hits? Perhaps your pores look a little bigger than you want them to, ruining the nice smooth look you're after? Trust me. I've been there. And that's why I started using one of my go-to makeup products ...read more
You know how much we love trend spotting here at Momtrends and beauty trends 2019 is a top topic for us! This time around we're going to focus on the spring edition of this year's beauty trends. There are so many fun makeup trends, in particular, I want to give each one their ...read more
If you're anything like this beauty junkie, shiny new things tend to catch your eye. There forever seem to be countless new beauty products launching at any given moment and I am not ashamed to admit that I want to try out most of them. But there is a cost to that. When you're ...read more
There is no form of footwear that I love more than sandals. That being said, all that sandal wearing can lead to dry, cracked heels. And some of us just tend to have dry skin in that area no matter what types of shoes we wear. Am I right? So, I know you would love to know how to ...read more
Once we say goodbye to our twenties, most of us start to see subtle differences in our skin's condition. My jawline and neck areas, in particular, don't exactly look like they did a decade ago. That being said, I'm not sure if I'm ready to visit the plastic surgeon quite yet. I'm ...read more
Have you ever shopped a celebrity beauty line? I think at this point most of us could say yes to that question. But the bigger question is, did you like what you bought? That answer isn't always a slam dunk yes, at least not for me. I have to admit that I've been swayed by an ...read more
When you travel, how concerned are you about your hair? I don't know about you lovelies, but I don't want to worry about anything, beyond the good time I'm having when I'm on vacation. So, I try to carefully select beauty products to pack that can take the worry out of doing my ...read more
'Tis the season of dry skin...Am I right? While spring is nearly here, it's still pretty darn cold in many parts of our country. With that cold almost always comes cold air. So, I'd be willing to bet that you just might have use for, what I'm calling, the best face mist for drink ...read more
I've let my hair grow really long... I usually go through oscillating phases: long, short, long, short, long and layered, short and choppy; and I was itching for change pretty recently. But before I made an appointment with my scissor-happy hair stylist (reminder to self: best ...read more
As I prepare for the big spring break trip our family is going on in a few weeks, I've been taking stock of my beauty products. Extra bag space is scarce when you're a mom traveling with her family. I'll be packing for myself, both kids, and probably the hubs too, bwah! So, I ...read more
If there was one beauty product you would be hard pressed to find me removing from my beauty routine, it's the face mask. I've yet to find a product that can deliver results in such a short amount of time. In fact, some masks even deliver instant results! And while I know that ...read more
When it comes to your beauty routine would you say you're a maximum or minimum effort kinda girl? I'm probably somewhere in between. While I love testing a host of new products for you lovelies, I also like to have a go-to, somewhat paired down, routine that includes on the go ...read more
Let me ask you a question: What does your daily skincare routine at home look like? Do your morning and nighttime beauty rituals look basically the same? If so, you might want to consider switching things up. I noticed a few years back that the further I got into my thirties, the ...read more
One of those products that sat in my medicine cabinet unused for a long time: witch hazel. I had it--because it's just one of those staple essentials you're supposed to keep stocked, like rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide, but it certainly wasn't getting much play. I'd whip ...read more
Do you have products in your beauty stash that you can't seem to give up no matter what? Well, there is a particular Kiehl's face mask that I can't quit. One of the perks of writing about beauty trends is getting to try out the latest and greatest beauty products. And, trust me, ...read more
I've been going through a bit of a beauty rut lately. It's a rare occasion that I extend myself beyond concealer and lip balm. If I break out the mascara, chances are it's a pretty special occasion. Maybe it's the pregnancy that has me unmotivated in the makeup department. I ...read more
When does your skin feel the most beautiful? Is it in the winter? Probably not. That's why you need my winter skin care routine update! I don't know about you, but winter's dry, cold temps tend to give my skin a lackluster appearance. Unless I'm partaking in some winter sports ...read more
Is there one makeup look that you just can't quit? For me, it's a classic red lip...AND a not so classic red lip. Let me explain. Red lipstick makeup looks to keep include any that make you feel fabulous. It's as simple as that. When picking a red lipstick makeup look, you're ...read more
I'm not one for serious resolutions. I don't like to make promises I can't keep, and I hate the idea of setting myself up for failure. Most of all, though, I like to think that you can change any day of the week, month, or year. In my mind, the first of January is just another ...read more
How busy are you? SO busy right? I get it. It's the stage of life we're in. We're officially time crunched moms and we need tips and tricks that will help us navigate life as seamlessly as possible. Sometimes a game changing tip could be something as simple as an easy hairstyle. ...read more
Now that the holidays are nearly behind us, it's time to focus on the New Year ahead, don't you think? On that note, let's talk about how to clean up your beauty routine for said New Year. One thing that I really want to do in 2019 is use as many organic and natural products as ...read more
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hot Tools. All opinions are 100% mine. There's nothing better than the beautiful bounce your hair has after a good blowout. Am I right? Well, today I'm going to tell you how to get that bouncy hair without the blowout thanks ...read more
This post was sponsored by wet n wild as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Who wants to know how to make your skin glow for the holidays? We all do right? I mean, don't get me wrong. I want luminous skin all ...read more
Hey fellow holiday fans, have you seen a beauty advent calendar yet this year? If not, you're missing out! Well, never fear, because I'm about about to share the best beauty advent calendar for moms with you! You see, as long back as I can remember, one of of my favorite holiday ...read more
Are you ready to jazz up your look for the holidays? Well, I'm going to share a very easy way to get into the holiday swing of things with the best holiday manicure! It's a classic look that you might think is too typical, but I'm going to tell you why it's anything but ...read more
Can I ask you a question? How do you feel about glitter makeup? Do you think it's just for kids? Should it be brought out at Halloween and put away the rest of the year? Yeah, I get it. I was there too...Glitter makeup wasn't something I necessarily wanted to step out of the ...read more
What's your earliest childhood memory? One of mine is watching my grandmother, seated at her vanity, applying her night cream. I think that early exposure to skincare helped spark my beauty product obsession. That being said, what we're going to be talking about today is not your ...read more
Enlarged pores...Who else simply can't stand them? I've been searching for a solution to the how to shrink enlarged pores dilemma for ages. I've had them on my nose and cheeks for as long as I can remember caring about my skin. That means a LONG time. Bwah! And squeezing my ...read more
Pregnancy comes with all kinds of lifestyle changes, and, for me, one of the most daunting ones was skincare. Until I became pregnant, it hadn’t occurred to me that in order to keep the baby as safe as possible, I’d need to eliminate some of the ingredients I relied on in ...read more
When you think about fall lips, what immediately comes to mind? Dark lips you say? Ding ding ding! There is something SO fall-ready about a vampy dark lip. Dark lips give us girls who kinda wish we had a little more edge the chance to live on the wild side a bit. What can I say? ...read more
Let's talk about retinol shall we? If you aren't already using it, you've probably heard about retinol and wondered if it was for you. Well, if you're serious about anti-aging then the answer is YES! And you don't have to go the prescription route just yet. There are plenty of ...read more
Do you ever have those days when you know you're going to be out and about most of the day and you aren't going to have a ton of extra time to touch up your makeup? Well, then you need my 3-step face that stays PUT! Hey, I'm a natural makeup kinda girl, so this is not about ...read more
When is the right time to splurge on skincare? The answer is whenever it's within your budget. Now if preserving your skin isn't a priority, you're probably never going to feel great about dropping money on a skincare regimen. But if you want to protect the precious skin you were ...read more
