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Yesterday marked seven weeks until my family of four becomes five. Pretty soon the family won't fit into a New York taxi, we won't be a "girls only" club, and as my husband loves to say, we will go from man-to-man to zone defense. In thinking about all of these milestones and ...read more

Since it's Mosquito Control Awareness Week, I'd like to tell you how easy it is to keep them at bay by using a product that is practically magical. No, there's no Harry Potter spells involved, but it does work like a charm. I love being outside. And since I just re-did my ...read more

When most people think of toilet paper, only one thing comes to mind. But for some creative people out there, they are imagining a whole other world---a world in which toilet paper has an entirely new purpose: wedding dresses. Yes, you read that correctly. The Annual Toilet ...read more

I've always been a "crafter". My parents encouraged me to create things (or, at least attempt to) rather than buy them and the ideal has stuck with me always. Personalized and handmade items became super trendy thanks to the advent of Etsy, and now everyone can be an artisan. ...read more

Nothing puts a smile on my face quite like the simple optimism of a child. It doesn't matter the situation, my children always manage to bring me joy and help me to focus on the simple pleasures in life. To them, Life is Good all the time and here at Momtrends, we are happy to ...read more

Every journey into motherhood brings along heapings of excitement, pure joy and the anticipation of meeting your little one. I was one of the lucky ones and loved every minute of being pregnant. My only complaint was when it came time to register. I was completely overwhelmed ...read more

My husband has been on a major health kick and has been committed to bringing his lunch every day. He has started making daily salads in layers and placing them in glass mason jars. Not only are they packed with all this nutritious goodness, they stay fresh and look so ...read more

Two of the funniest women in comedy are hitting the big screen. Tiny Fey and Amy Poehler are together again for their latest film, SISTERS. (#sistersmovie) The film hits theaters December 18. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler reunite for Sisters, a new film from Pitch Perfect director ...read more

With the holidays under way, the busy season of travel has begun. We will be embarking on many trips in the next few weeks, some close to home and some far. We will be catching some rays while visiting friends down south and enjoying the beautiful winter outdoors with our ...read more

We love all things American Girl and if you've been following along, you know we even hosted a fabulous event introducing the American Girl The Care & Keeping of Us book launch. If you are a fan of American Girl Dolls (and who isn't?) than you know that Grace is THE American ...read more

For many women pregnancy is a joyous and exciting time. Although it is challenging to watch your body transform so dramatically, it is more easily accepted and tolerated because face it, we keep our eye on the prize. A beautiful precious newborn is surely a good exchange for a ...read more

At the First Annual Oprah's Favorite Things Blogger Breakfast here in New York City, I had the chance to get the first peek at the mega-star's iconic shopping list. I have been using her list for years---there's always at least ONE thing I find that I either have to have or I ...read more

Shinymix.com accessories are a new favorite find.Momtrends reader special! Save 20% off your ShinyMix order with promo code: MOMTRENDS ends November 1, 2015 It's fabulous trendy jewelry at terrific prices. If you don't already know the power of accessories, let me preach for a ...read more

Fall means boots and jeans. I paired the Maria boot from Dansko with some new denim to create a classic fall outfit that has loads of style and comfort. I had so much fun styling these cool Dansko booties. Dansko, is known for three things: style, comfort, and quality. I don't ...read more

Lands' End makes the crunch of back to school shopping so easy for busy moms. They have the fashions the girls want, the quality I need and of course amazing convenience--everything on my shopping list is just a click away. For the past eight years we've been heading to Lands' ...read more

Like most moms I know, I have a ridiculous obsession with Target. I can go in there for something as simple as paper towels and end up shopping for hours. Haha! I know I'm not alone in this! So, in addition to heading to Target for a million and one things on the regular, it's ...read more

I cannot wait for my three year old to go back to nursery school. Don't get me wrong, I've loved every minute (okay, every other minute) of our quality fun-in-the-sun time together this loooooong summer vacation, but that beautiful boy of mine needs structure back in his life, ...read more

The Back to School countdown has begun! Even though we are busy filling our days with leisure and laughs, we know soon it will be time to get down to the business of all things school. Appaman Urban Style, Comfort Wear for Kids has the Back to School looks we crave but the ...read more

We're all about the best Back to School fashion trends. This week we're sharing our top picks, favorite brands and a giveaway a day! It doesn't get much better! Go ahead and enjoy your last weeks of summer, we'll make the back to school shopping a breeze! Right now the girls ...read more

Back to School is around the corner and not only have we rounded up our favorite and most trusted brands for our 2015 Back to School guide, but we are bringing you the sweetest fashions so that the littles will be picture perfect come the big day. Le Top brings you high quality ...read more

Let's face it, trying to find toys to fill your child's developmental needs can be a bit of a challenge. Sure, there are lots of options out there, but as a busy parent, it is difficult to research safe, appropriate and stimulating toys for a young child. It can be so ...read more

School is out for many and is nearing the end for the rest, which only means one thing: school's out for summer and it is time to get packing for camp, as well as prepare for endless days at the pool and outings to the park and beach. As a mama of three I know this also ...read more

Spring is here and with the temperatures rising, nothing is as refreshing as a glass of delicious iced tea. But as busy moms we need the convenience of having fresh brewed tea any time we want a pick me up beverage. Shangri La Iced Tea Cups give you tasty tea right in the comfort ...read more

One thing we know about our Momtrends' moms--they love to read. We've teamed up with Amazon to give you gift ideas for Mother's Day for every moms on your list. AND because we know you really, really love to read, and you're so busy, you can win a chance at a new Kindle (we've ...read more

Can you believe Valentine’s Day is almost here? I know I’m not the only heart day enthusiast who looks forward to February 14th every year. I certainly don’t wait for one special day to show my loved ones just how much they mean to me, but I do so enjoy celebrating them on ...read more

I don’t know about you fellow parents, but this mama could definitely use more date nights in her life. Between our careers and the kiddos, the hubs and I are constantly on the go and we don’t always set time aside for “just the two of us” kinda nights. Even if we do pencil a ...read more

Every parent longs to spend quality time with their child. I try to make the most of the time I spend with my children, making each minute purposeful. But honestly, as a busy mama of three, I find myself taking on too big of projects and before I know it, I am cutting what's ...read more

As we mentioned a few weeks ago, it is no easy feat to get home from the hospital in NYC. Thankfully, Diapers.com, the site known for its free, overnight delivery of baby care essentials ($49 minimum), is offering an exciting and stress-free way for new parents to get home from ...read more

The holiday cooking season has officially struck our house. While I love to cook, during this time of year the cooking gets a lot more sweet with baking cookies on the top of our list. One of our other favorite sweet traditions is to make a gingerbread house. Normally I opt ...read more

The holiday season is a such a special time for the kids where thoughts of Santa Claus and presents are marveling in their heads. This is also one of the busiest and most hectic times of year where I try to slow down (as much as possible) and focus on family traditions and ...read more

We love to travel, but when you have a baby you will need the right gear to continue to have the same adventures. One of our favorites is the Baby Björn Travel Crib Light, a portable and lightweight crib that is super easy to set up, carry and fold. This includes a system that ...read more

While we love showcasing beautiful clothing and the latest trends, we also think that the most beautiful thing that you will ever wear is a smile. In fact, a quote comes to mind: "The prettiest thing you will ever wear is your smile." A smile, though, can be a determent to ...read more

PERSONALIZED BOOKS:I See Me Meaningful gifts are a great way to show a mom-to-be (and their baby) how much you care. One of our favorites is the collection of beautifully written and illustrated books from I See Me. As a personalized children's book publisher, you can discover ...read more

As a 30-something mom, I've seen my body go through a lot of changes since I had my first child over six years go. I've given birth to two beautiful children and, as such, I'm somewhat curvier and there are a few more lumps and bumps than there used to be, but you know what? ...read more