entertaining

There is no part of the day I love more than the early hours of the evening...particularly in the summertime. There is something so magical about the sun setting and dusk’s arrival. It can make an ordinary night downright enchanting. And that is why I’m particularly fond of ...read more

We recently chatted with supermodel and #1 New York Times bestselling author Molly Sims. Check out her new book Everyday Chic, available wherever books are sold. What inspired you to write Everyday Chic? My inspiration for Everyday Chic was to show people that it’s not about ...read more

Over the last couple of years distilleries have become increasingly popular. I love that many of them are even family friendly. Distilleries are great places for big events, girls' outings, and even date nights. Related: One event that I especially love attending at a favorite ...read more

Summer party season is upon us and I couldn't be more excited. I love casual entertaining. To prep for the best season of the year, SUMMER!, I got a chance to work with BJ's Wholesale Club on some fun facebook Live videos featuring tips from me, beauty blogger, Kimberly Smith, ...read more

It's Friday! Better yet, it's the Friday before a three-day weekend! MDW is officially upon us, and that means the unofficial kick-off to the social season has arrived. Time to break out those white pants and shoes you've been saving, hose off the patio furniture, and embrace ...read more

When it comes to moms, I have been very lucky. My mom is a gem and is a wonderful "Grammy" too. But here's the thing, we've had 40+ years to get to know each other. The family you marry into, well those rules are different. I'm lucky that my mother-in-law is healthy, active and ...read more

We all know how hectic things can get when we're getting ready to host a party... Am I right? We race around making sure everything is spick and span, decorate a bit, and then we spend the bulk of our time in the kitchen whipping up a tasty appetizer spread and bar setup. I mean ...read more

Sometimes Mama needs coffee. Sometimes she requires wine. Other times, she turns to tea. Then there are those days when Mama absolutely, positively must get her hands on (and fork into!) a slice of rich, decadent, and mouthwatering chocolate cake. Oh, yes. This week has been a ...read more

Plain or buttery. Kettlecorn or extra salt. There isn't a bad way to enjoy popcorn! But the same old method can get, well, old! In honor of National Popcorn Day today, we're sharing five simple ways to spice up your popcorn routine. Let's get popping! Popcorn is a mom's best ...read more

Holiday party season is here - whether you are hosting just a few or a large shindig, the last thing you want to do is to be sweating and stressing in the kitchen over your appetizers. So we've rounded up some of our favorite, make-ahead apps that are delicious and won't have you ...read more

December is here! All month I'll be sharing some of my favorite holiday cocktails to serve at your holiday parties, a cozy night in, or you know, on a Wednesday after adulting all day long. First up, the cranberry gin martini. A few days ago we shared some tasty ways to use ...read more

I’m one of those “don’t-even-talk-to-me-about-the-December-holidays-until-we-get-through-Thanksgiving” people. I love me my presents and my eggnog and my stocking stuffers and my tree-trimming trinkets, but I don’t like skipping ahead and glossing over fall’s grand finale. ...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

We love our dads. They are our comedians, our support systems, our chauffeurs, our lifelines... And we want that oh so special fella in our life to relish in the attention we shower him with this year on Father's Day. To make him feel extra special, first we want to set the mood ...read more

Living in New York City, space is limited. Every little inch we get is utilized to its full capacity and if you have a corner of space outside, you capitalize on it. Now that the weather is getting nicer, the desire to be outside is growing stronger. Because I'm one of the lucky ...read more

Happy weekend! The wine slushies trend from this summer had me thinking me more about easy ways to make delicious frozen boozy treats. And this week's idea is just as simple. Two ingredients. Endless flavor combinations. And while it's ridiculously easy, it's also ridiculously ...read more

I am an official brand ambassador for Mini Babybel® in 2016. While I receive compensation for participation as a brand advocate, opinions are my own. I've always been a cheese lover. It's been a weakness since I was a kid. Now as an adult, it's important to me that I still get ...read more

Are you hosting friends and family tomorrow? Or heading to someone else's house? Super Bowl Sunday is tomorrow which means you may very well be joining 114.4 million of your closest friends cheering for your favorite team, yelling at the TV, and consuming large quantities of ...read more

It's chilly out there, but that can never defeat our love of ice cream. Cold Stone Creamery is one of my favorite ice cream shops. Now they have a new way to indulge: Milk Shakers. They have delicious flavors like Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Strawberry Swirl, Coffee Caramel Dream, ...read more

The holiday countdown is on! And I’m ready to get crackin’ on all things festive, fun, holly, and jolly. My favorite way to celebrate the season: breaking bread with friends and family. To kick off the most wonderful time of the year, Momtrends hosted an incredible event with a ...read more

I just love having guests over during the holidays. It fills my heart with joy to take care of the ones I love! And one of my favorite ways to pamper my guests is to set up a tasty coffee and sweets bar. This girl drinks java all day long, so I would certainly appreciate having ...read more

We’re in a bit of a blogging conundrum here at Momtrends. You see, as moms, we want to experience and enjoy the present. But as editors, we need to think ahead and anticipate the trends. And, so, while we desperately want to bask in the beauty of fall and soak up these last few ...read more

Who's up for some patriotic fun! Here's a game to play for the 4th of July and a great way to jazz up your mason jars. Related: 4th of July flag trivet With the 4th of July coming up, we're inspired to gather a few friends for a picnic. Since we always like to surprise our ...read more

With summer nearly upon us, I know you're probably already thinking about the barbecues and parties that you can't wait to plan. You might even just want to make an ordinary summer evening dinner extra special for your family. Well, I've always found that themes can give any ...read more

Easter is just two weeks away, so I bet if you're hosting an Easter dinner at your house, you're already starting to think about how you're going to decorate for the occasion, as well as entertain your youngest guests! Well, look no further lovelies...I've gathered together three ...read more

It’s time to roll out the red carpet. One of my favorite at-home party themes is the red carpet party. From the Oscars to the Golden Globes, I love a chance to see the stars dress up and deliver inspiring speeches. We've teamed up with the pros at Little Miss Party to come up ...read more

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and we're making it sweet for kids and adults alike! We're celebrating with an easy yet adorable heart-shaped baking craft that kids will love and a pink cocktail for adults sure to make this fun holiday a little sweeter! Throwing a ...read more

With awards season coming up, now is the perfect time to talk about red carpet soirees. I’m sure you’re not the only one who loves watching awards shows. Am I right? I’d be willing to bet you have a bevy of girlfriends who are just as into them as you are. Why not invite your ...read more

The holiday season is about spending time with family and friends. We've come up with ideas for a sweet holiday tea and cookie decorating party. It's a perfect kid-friendly way to ring in the season. We're providing the crafts, menu and decor ideas for a seamless party.  Related: ...read more

Heading to a party this holiday season. One of the easiest items to bring is wine, and we have uncovered the best varieties to bring depending on what you or your host is serving. Enjoy some of our selections below to make for a merry and flavorful holiday feast. Bubbles to ...read more

Are you ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? We uncovered some of our favorite finds, recipes and party tools to enjoy this popular Mexican holiday.  Related: Super fresh Cinco de Mayo Margarita recipe Party Ideas Celebrating Cinco de Mayo We love Pinterest for inspiration, and ...read more

Did you know that April 11th is National Cheese Fondue Day, a time to fire up the fondue pots for food, fun and good conversation? To celebrate, Emmi Roth USA, whose Original Cheese Fondue is made using the traditional Swiss recipe, shared the must-know fon-DO’s of fondue – ...read more

Even if you haven't heard of Oh Joy!, there's a good chance you've pinned, liked or shared one of her colorful and creative ideas. Now she's made it easy to steal her cute style for your next garden party or spring soiree with her Oh Joy! collection of party supplies for Target. ...read more

This month we are sharing the how-to's to throwing an In-Home Styling party. This is the perfect party inspiration for anyone with a side hustle where they sell products from home. Check out creative ways to display merchandise, bodega floral arrangements, savory snacks and a ...read more