How do you capture your travel memories? If you love travel, as our family does, you've likely amassed a huge amount of photos, ticket stubs and souvenirs from your journeys. The default system is to pile the memories into a shoe box or a computer file and never enjoy them ...read more
I'm so excited to share the scoop behind the cabi Conversations Dinner. It was an evening of dining & discussion with cabi’s CEO, President, VP of Marketing and an amazing group of elite influencers. We headed to a unique dining experience at Feastly, a pop-up dinner party. ...read more
Are you fascinated with entrepreneur stories? I am. It's been a huge part of the Mom Boss book launch this year, getting the chance to celebrate women who've built amazing things. Like Debra Cohen who started a Homeowner Referral Network that's had huge growth. I've been ...read more
Writing, thankfully, is not a dying art. But your author friends need your help. Now that I have my first book about to hit the stores I wanted to share easy ways to help support a book launch. Yesterday my book, MomBoss, went on pre-sale over on Amazon. It's really exciting ...read more
We love traveling to see friends and boy do we have some great friends in Chicago! On a recent marketing trip we were able to gather come of our blogging friends for a lunch at the Flagship American Girl store in Chicago. We gathered to see what's new in store and to celebrate ...read more
Bigger isn't always better. At Momtrends we try to celebrate small things...like babies and small startups. But we can't ignore the power of numbers. Some big brands are doing exciting things--bringing great style at great prices. Walmart, one of the biggest brands out there ...read more
eBay has a fabulous $25,000 #ShareItWinIt Giveaway going on. Click here for details. Curation is the name of the game these days. Style is a hot commodity. Finding new outlets to show off style is one of the things we love here at Momtrends. Take the LBD--or little black ...read more
Coffee time! Were crazy about the beverage and the color. Rich and evocative coffee not only fuels many a sleep-deprived mom, it also is a color we cant resist this fall. So this week were pinning coffee and we invite you to join us in the letter C for Coffee. Were on our ...read more
Last week I had the honor of attending the event, 'Let's Get Social with Ladies Home Journal.' As a blogger who works in the space it was amazing to be around so many inspiring bloggers who are living their dream. But getting to their dream took a lot of hard work, time and ...read more
What do we adore? Babies and Pinterest. When we got the chance to celebrate both, these social media mavens were so excited! Two weeks ago we kicked off the #PinAtoZ concept. Thanks to everyone who joined in the first week to help us kick-off this wildly successful campaign. ...read more
I'm not fooling anyone into thinking I am a coupon blogger. So I was a little surprised to be invited to CVS's blogger event at their Rhode Island headquarters. After a few days immersed in the culture, I discovered that CVS has a lot to offer ALL types of bloggers--they have a ...read more
This week was full of events. A highlight was stopping by Tory Johnson's book party at C.Wonder in the Time Warner Center here in NYC. Tory's book, The Shift, is a best-seller. It's about her inspiring weight loss journey. In one year she lost 62 pounds. Amazing. I caught up ...read more
Were kicking off a years worth of Pinterest fun. Every two weeks well select a new letter and invite our friends to join the #PinAtoZ fun. Lets start from the very beginning. A for Apple. For the next two weeks contribute to the #PinAtoZ apple board. Not only will you be ...read more
I've been intentionally pulling back from non-paid events this year. Partly I want to see my team to get the front-line experiences that I've been blessed with, partly so I can think strategically. When an invite came in for the AmexOpen CEO Boot Camp, I said yes. According to ...read more
Join me for a Girls' Night Out with MORE Magazine. Next month I'll be heading out with MORE for a night of trendy fun. The event is taking place at the DREAM DOWNTOWN HOTEL 355 West 16th Street, NYC on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 from 6:30 9:00pm. There'll be tons of beauty ...read more
I walked all over NYC in heels to get the style scoop for the Momtrends readers. Here's a roundup of what I spotted that you need to know about. Glam Dinner Last summer Jill (Glamamom) encouraged me to join the Glam Media group. Wisely, I took her advice. My ads have never ...read more
Today it is happening. I'm co-hosting the 2nd Annual Fashion Forward Conference with Audrey McClelland , Vera Sweeney and Brooke Stewart. We kick things off on the red carpet at 10am with BetterTV. I'll be sure to share segment times. If you are going to the conference, I can't ...read more
Im co-hosting a Pinterest party with Savvy Sassy Moms to celebrate the new school year! Log on tonight Wednesday, September 4th at 4pm PST/7pm EST to see the pinning in progress or check back after to see the complete Party Inspiration Pin Board. Heres how to enter: 1. ...read more
London Times kicked off their Savvy Summer campaign this past week at the trendy Goldbar in NYC. Fashion, lifestyle, and mom bloggers were all in attendance. We sipped on Ginger Mint Aphrodisiac cocktails. Bloggers had the chance the mingle with one another, talk fashion, snap a ...read more
My interview airs today (7/11/13) at 6pmEST (3pmPST) You dont want to miss my interview with #ErinCox today on how I created a life of freedom, joy, success on my terms! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FREE! We are so excited to have been an expert in our Success on Your Own Terms ...read more
Middle school was not a happy place for me. I was a reader and a teacher's pet and a little chubby and late to the game of puberty. Add it all up and St. John's Elementary was not the most pleasant experience for me. Things got worse when Patricia (names changed) my closest ...read more
Yesterday, Baby Buggy threw one of New York Citys biggest family charity events: The 2013 Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash. This years family-fun party featured carnival rides, arts and crafts, face painting and other kid-friendly activities and raised over $460,000, the largest sum ...read more
The picnic is done. The parade is over. The speeches delivered. As I get ready to tuck into bed, I'm taking a moment to deliver a special thanks to the brave men and women in the military who help me sleep soundly at night. Today we celebrated our family, friends and neighbors ...read more
Why do you need Bloglovin'? Google reader is going the way of the Dinosaur. And an good trend-spotter needs a good feed content aggregator. A source of news in one tidy package. There are many other ways to get your RSS (Rich Site Summary or Really Simple Syndication) feed. But ...read more
Every wonder exactly what a blogger/editor does all day? Wonder no more. The editors over at TEND asked me to log a typical day in my life. So I did and I shared photos too. Now the feature is live over on TEND. You can read the full piece here ...read more
Ive got the exclusive scoop on the new Jeremy Scott collection for the German company CYBEX--makers of sleek high-end strollers and baby gear. I'll be sharing my exclusive interview with fashion designer Jeremy Scott tomorrow, but for now take a gander at the collection. It's ...read more
Momtrends is so excited to be a sponsor for the Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash (check out our past coverage here). Held at Victoria Gardens at Wollman Rink in Central Park, the charity event of the summer features carnival rides and games, arts and crafts, face painting, balloon ...read more
What does your perfect morning involve? Fresh coffee and time to read the paper? A stroll along the Seine. An uninterrupted hour of meditation? Mine involves exercise, tea and a rejuvenating shower. Sounds like a spa trip might be in order! güd to the rescue. The new brand ...read more
You may have noticed some changes going on at Momtrends and I'm taking a moment to share all the exciting news and let you know about the opportunities we have to work with your brand or blog. First, thanks to the team at Doubleshot Tech, we've got a whole new look. It should ...read more
I've been blessed with abundance. A recent trip to Haiti with Ladies Home Journaland Crocs served as a reminder for me to practice gratitude. Last December, I traveled with Sally Lee (Editor of LHJ), LuAnn De Lesseps (of Real Housewives fame), Jennifer Brandt ...read more
What are you passionate about? For me, one thing that fuels my soul is running. Sure I love a great trip to Paris and a shiny new pair of Jimmy Choos. But when the chips are on the table, running is what helps me manage stress, maintain my energy and boost my creativity. And ...read more
Vanessa Lachey and Robert Verdi gave me some great tips on fashion trends and entertaining. Last week I gathered with some of my favorite bloggers for an afternoon at Robert Verdi's Luxe Laboratory. Robert and Vanessa dished on their favorite tips for looking fabulous and ...read more
I need something to look forward to every day. So, when I come across something that gives me a lift, it quickly turns into a habit. I have my afternoon tea habit. My bite of dark chocolate habit. And a few other easy luxuries that make a winter day feel cozy instead of cold. ...read more
I've mentioned before that my husband and I are trying to get better about having regular date nights. The list of excuses are long, so I was thrilled when we couldn't think of any when I heard all about Vincenzo's Supper Club. Run by Hearth and Table, a small Brooklyn based ...read more
The weather in NYC is absolutely freezing. I love experiencing all of the seasons, but at around the 20 degree mark I start dreaming about the warmer weather! Next up is Spring and I can't wait to shed my bulk winter coat and lighten up with some color. Here are some trends I ...read more
Art in school isn't a nicety. It's a necessity. Sadly many schools have had to slash funding for arts programs. Whenever we can shine the spotlight on a worthy arts education program, we do. My friend Brendan O'Connell has been working on a program called Every Artist. The ...read more
There's a lot of junk on the internet. Sesame Street is a welcome alternative to Gangnam Style and other mind-numbing diversions out there. That's why we're on a mission to help Sesame Street get to 1,000,000,000 views.That's right a billion views. We're breaking from fashion ...read more
I'm cohosting a Pinterest party with Project Nursery, Savvy Sassy Moms, Cupcake Mag, Petite Party Studio, A Blissful Nest, Frog Prince Paperie, The Party Dress and Salt & Nectar. Log on February 11th at 6pm PST/9pm EST to see the pinning in progress or check back after to see ...read more
Health is important for both me and my daughters. I have always had issues with cavities, and unfortunately I have passed that on to my daughter, who at only five, has had four already. I know, it's awful but I am blaming this one on genetics. Since we don't have great teeth, I ...read more
Clutter is not cute or trendy. Thankfully there are professionals like Julie Morgenstern to help. Julie's working with Staples to help tame the paper trail and clean up the home office. Last week I got to see some of the useful products that Staples offers at an exclusive ...read more
Did you know that there are over three billion searches related to learning and education take place monthly, but research shows that these searches frequently end with more questions than answers. To help parents and students out, Noodle Education was launched as the first and ...read more
Last night Star Jones and Macy's turned NYC Red to spread the word about heart health. I headed to the 34th Street location for the celebration event. They had dancers from STOMP, survivors and Star--it was quite and evening for the American Heart Association! A group of women, ...read more
Pampers "Lullaby and Goodnight" Listening Party with Jennifer Hudson Last week, Momtrends attended a cozy and fun event with the Pampers team -- a listening party with Grammy award-winning recording artist, Jennifer Hudson! We mixed and mingled at this teal carpet event at ...read more
To kick-off summer and celebrate MiracleSuit and their line of innovative bathing suits for women of every size and shape, Momtrends held the ultimate party on top of a Grey Line Cruise Bus in NYC. Part fashion show, part unique marketing campaign, the event featured 20 real ...read more
MomTrends gathered with Jessica Seinfeld, founder of the non-profit organization Baby Buggy, at the recent 10th Annual Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash. Known as one of New York City's biggest family charity events, the event featured carnival rides, arts and crafts, face painting, and ...read more
Small is beautiful. Babies, boutiques and books born out of love are all reminders that little things mean a lot. Last week I got a terrific reminder about this. Mr. Momtrends was traveling and I decided to take the girls to a book reading at Piccolini--a pint-sized boutique in ...read more
Olive Us: Family on Film Hurrah! @DesignMom just delivered quality family programming right into my in box. The project is called Olive Us. Gabrielle (aka DesignMom) teamed up with Tiger in a Jar to make a series of videos sharing a positive example of happy sibling ...read more
Dr. Scholl's Event: My poor feet have been put through the ringer. From blisters to calluses, my tootsies have seen better days. Now that I am a mom, I am on my feet even more - running around for work and then going on adventures with my girls. Somedays I feel the weight of the ...read more
Momtrends Sparkle Event Earlier this week Momtrends and several editors in NYC celebrated a night out with some delicious food, wine, treats and gorgeous jewelry! Sponsored by Margo Siegel PR, a boutique public relations firm, the night featured a whole lot of sparkles as ...read more
Want to know what I learned about being a Mom Boss and running this business for the past 10 years? Get the book>> Mom Boss: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Kids & Success. Happy Anniversary Momtrends I'm thrilled to celebrate success and try to model it for other entrepreneurs. ...read more
