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You know that your nightly glass of wine is good for shaking off the stress of the day and beneficial for your health, but what about being good for the Earth too? Yesterday was Earth Day, and so today we are celebrating the planet we call home with wines that as good for the ...read more

"Do you Diva?" This is what a dear friend of mine asked me in her kitchen over cocktails nearly a year ago. After my blank stare, she proceeded to tell me about a tampon-alternative known as the Diva menstrual cup. Today on Momtrends, we give you the scoop on this other way to ...read more

And just like that, summer is over and the routine of school has begun once again. New backpacks and homework packets and of course, daily lunch packing. But how "green" are the lunches you are sending to school? Curious about how to send school lunches that are good for your ...read more

This post is sponsored by Ace Hardware. Summertime is all about relaxing and having fun, am I right? It's also about finishing all those projects you talk about during the year that you never have time for. What if I told you you could relax AND finish your project? And for less ...read more

Happy Family Love My Veggies Review: Juggling three little ones can be quite a balancing act and making sure everyone's needs are met is certainly a challenge. We have been hit with the reality that our third child must be super flexible and be comfortable when "on the go" to ...read more

My almost three-year-old son is obsessed with garbage. He gets a sense of accomplishment lifting the lid of our trash bin and throwing things away—leftover food, diapers, scraps... You name it, he’ll chuck it. Works for me—he’s like a free on-call maid service. (If only I could ...read more

My bathroom is loaded with stuff. At this very moment, there are 10 bottles of “product” in my shower alone. (Seriously, I counted.) My husband and I use different body washes, different shampoos, different conditioners—okay, fine, all of the conditioners are mine—nevertheless, ...read more

Have you ever tried essential oils? Using essential oils to help treat and manage illnesses, conditions and moods has been growing in popularity both for those families who lean towards more homeopathic treatments as well as those who have not found success with traditional ...read more

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22, but as savvy moms, we are looking to lighten our footprint every day. Little changes can make a big difference as Max Lucado says,“No one can do everything, but everyone can do something”, we agree. As a special nod to Mother Earth, here are ...read more

Shower time just got a whole lot cuter! Oxygenics introduced the iconic Disney figures, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse to their line of Combination Shower Heads. It can be tough to wrangle your littles to wash away the residuals of daily play. Oxygenics shower heads featuring ...read more

The crisp air has arrived in New York and we are welcoming it with open arms, closed toe shoes, and by embracing the fall fashion trends that any mama can rock. Belly Bandit: Compression tanks have come a long way baby, and I am loving the clean lines the "Mother Tucker" tank ...read more

One of the toughest milestones to get through is teething. Sure, it is exciting, but watching your little one in pain is unbearable. Luckily, there are a number of really great teething products available to calm, soothe and offer plenty of much-needed teething relief. Boiron: ...read more

Summer is here and it is an exciting time for baby, full of firsts~first trip to the beach, first splash in the pool, and first rides on the boat. Of course, we have scouted the cutest and most essential summer must-haves for baby and the gang in time for the second half of the ...read more

Mess doesn't take a vacation. To help parents reclaim their summers and not spend all of their time cleaning up after the kids, we are excited to share some cleaning solutions for the top five kid-made messes from Debra Johnson, a national cleaning expert for Merry Maids. Check ...read more

With this coming Tuesday being Earth Day, we wanted to share some simple steps that my family is taking to consume less, waste less, and take better care of the earth. Love to hear what tips and tricks you in the Momtrends community have too! Leave them in the comments below so ...read more

Let's be honest: Most baby gyms look like a primary color explosion of yikesness. And yes, I owned one and found it an absolute lifesaver at that bewitching hour when every child under 1 starts crying right when you need to be cooking dinner. But whenever company arrived, I would ...read more

In this day and age, I don't think we have any choice but to be as eco conscious as we can manage to be. Our beautiful little cherubs will be inheriting our Earth and we want to leave it in the best possible shape that we can for them...don't we? I think it's our responsibility ...read more

I am two months postpartum and got the green light to exercise after my second c-section. I don't know if it's my age, the fact that this is the last time I will be pregnant or all the cute clothes hanging in my closet but I am itching to get back to my pre baby self and aiming ...read more

Looking for something a little "greener" for your kids this holiday season? We've rounded up some of our favorite wooden and green toys that you and your kids will love. As for crafting at home we love Green Kid Crafts, an eco-friendly company that designs creative activities ...read more

Preparing for baby's needs can be a bit overwhelming but take it from this third time mom to be, deciding what to feed baby isn't nearly as challenging as how.  If you missed my essentials of breastfeeding post, you can dive in HERE. If you're looking for other feeding ...read more

Squeezers. Squisher. Squeezies. Whatever you call them, I love the squeezable food pouch trend for babies and kids. My three boys got hooked on Trader Joe's collection of "Crushers" that include apple, apple/carrot and apple/strawberry. I love their convenience and their ability ...read more

Bath time is such a special time for a parent to share with baby. I am looking forward to the coos, chubby folds of newborn skin and cuddling my freshly bathed babe. Bath time can be a cinch as long as you've gathered everything you need before you undress baby. Preparing your ...read more

My kids started school this week, and with it, I'm thrown back into daily lunch-packing duty. I like to keep things on the green side when I can, so today I'm giving you a round-up of some of my favorite no-waste* lunch boxes and containers in stainless steel and plastic for ...read more

I love the idea of giving gifts, but I had buying wrapping paper only to have it make its way to the trash seconds after the thrill of opening the gift is over. In fact, over five million tons of waste is generated during the gift-giving season. With some summer parties in full ...read more

Have you ever wondered if there was a better - and greener way - to pick-up your dry cleaning besides using all those single-use plastic bags? I don't like dry cleaning to begin with--I'm more of a wash and wear girl, but when I HAVE to do dry cleaning, I want a green choice. ...read more

Being green used to be something that you would learn in school around Earth Day. I remember when I first learned about turning off the lights and running water. As a child, I couldn't believe how much we were wasting. That's why I'm sharing my "Going Green with Kids" tips. ...read more

I have had to come to terms with the fact that not everyone is comfortable or willing to bring their own reusable mug to work. I cringe every time I see someone walking around with a toxic Styrofoam cup and always think that there must be a better, more eco-friendly solution. ...read more

We are so excited that tomorrow is Earth Day, and one way to really show your love for Mother Earth would be to kick the plastic water bottle habit once and for all. Bottled water is packaged in a one-time use only container that, yes can be recycled, but still consumes tons of ...read more

Here at Momtrends, we've discovered great new dinnerware for kids, perfect for Earth Month! The Re-Play Kids Dinnerware, from Re-Think It, Inc., is made from recycled milk jugs and free from BPA, PVC and phthalates. Re-Play products are made from curbside-collected HPDE ...read more

Waste is a fact, a reality we have to and want to deal with. For go green month on Momtrends we have been working with GLAD to learn some innovative ways to waste less. My goal? I want to know how to control junk mail and go greener. Related: Our favorite kitchen compost ...read more