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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

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

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

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

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

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.  Related: DIY Mothers Day serving tray First, let' talk about WHO put this list together. We were lucky to nab the ...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

In our ever-growing consumer world, it can be tough to teach kids what it means to be grateful. With Thanksgiving coming up I wanted to teach my girls (6 and 3) what it means to be thankful, and the best way that I could do that was through art and simply crafts at home. With ...read more

The holiday season is here and the hustle and bustle of the season has begun. All too many of us are working, searching for the perfect gift, entertaining and caring for our children. When was the last time you took a time-out? A little spa R & R? Massage Envy Spa has over 1,000 ...read more

It's safe to say that a circus has tons of fun things for kiddos - between the animals, cotton candy and games, a circus is a kid's dream! Using adorable apparel, fun snacks and an easy to make circus cake, we've created the perfect Circus Themed First Birthday Party! Saddle up ...read more

I've been living in the #HappiMess moment this weekend. For the past few months I've been working with Delta Faucet to spread the word that getting messy can be fun. With girls ages 9 & 6 I've learned to embrace fun and let the mess slide. This past weekend we enjoyed a bevy ...read more

I highly recommend spending a morning with Tim Gunn talking about beauty and style trends. To celebrate the new Olay Regenerist Luminous products, Olay invited a few of the top beauty bloggers in NYC to gather at the newly renovated Walgreen's in Union Square to tour the store, ...read more

Did you know that the Chicken of the Sea brand is turning 100 years old? As one of the nation’s leading providers of seafood, Chicken of the Sea is celebrating their centennial by paying it forward through the Chicken of the Sea Great American Gratitude Tour. Through this ...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

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

Munchkin has launched its new line of baby clothing, called Mbaby and this mama loves the sweetness of the line as much as the functionality. Two of my favorite pieces have to be the "Onester" and the "Sleepster" for their innovative design. Mbaby has put an extra layer on the ...read more

My kids are big snackers. When we are out and about, I like to carry the healthiest options possible such as fruits and portable options. One of my favorites is the selection of organic baby, tot and kit items from Happy Family. They recently released a new collection of ...read more

We were recently given a simple challenge: spruce up our wardrobe for spring. With birthday parties and travel in the works, this is one fashion opportunity that we were really excited to take on. For my challenge, I discovered the fun Stripe Convertible Maxi Dress from ...read more

BEST EVERYDAY STROLLER - Baby Jogger City Mini GT Wherever you live, whatever your lifestyle, the Baby Jogger City Mini GT is one of our favorite stroller picks for moms. Let’s start with its patented, one-handed, Quick-Fold Technology. You grab a handle in the seat and pull ...read more