Fall flavors are simply my favorite. There is pumpkin of course. I can't get enough of pumpkin anything, but the same goes for apple recipes. There is nothing quite like biting into a crisp, juicy apple... And there's nothing quite like cooking with them either. Being that the ...read more
Did you know there are almost seven teaspoons of sugar are in one Snickers candy bar?! And you can expect to get 28 empty calories in one piece of traditional Halloween treat: candy corn. And who can’t eat just one?! Seems like finding healthy swaps are not a bad idea! Below are ...read more
This week has been B U S Y. Mr. Momtrends is traveling and I have a slew of work commitments and the kids' schedules are packed. The offer to try out the Chipotle Kids Menu and find out exactly what is inside a Chipotle kids meal, couldn't have come a better time. Usually I ...read more
What's for dinner, you ask? How about tacos? I know, I know... It's not Tuesday. But it is National Taco Day, and I can't think of a better, more delicious, spicier way to celebrate. Stuffed with ground meat, chicken, shrimp, or fish, I don't discriminate. Add all the fixings ...read more
Every day there is either a battle when I want to introduce a new food to my older daughter, excitement over eating her favorite food (pasta) or boredom (by me) from making essentially the same thing from week-to-week. Recipe books, blogs and making recipes up as I go has ...read more
This whole manic-morning business is no joke. Having two little ones to shuttle off to school has been, well, an adjustment to say the least. We're racing around, beating the clock, and perpetually on the move. Making breakfast for everyone, packing a lunch for my ...read more
When you think of fall, you naturally think of pumpkins, right? Sure, they are fun to carve and make a festive decoration, but pumpkins are also extremely healthy for your body, inside and out. Packed with fiber, potassium, and Vitamin C, pumpkin can be a great addition to your ...read more
Thank you JaM Cellars for sponsoring this post. Looking for Butter Chardonnay or JaM Cabernet near you? Check out our Store Locator! Just pop in your zip code. Let's face it...Back to school time can be stressful for us mamas. We may have survived the back to school supplies and ...read more
Grains have come a long way, and to add some dimension and unique flavor to our standard dinner I have been testing out quinoa recipes. Quick to cook, these rich grains retain an amazing amount of flavor that I typically accentuate with some dill, salt and pepper. The family ...read more
This Deliciously Fun Party Idea is Brought to you by Mini Babybel®. Ask any mom and she’ll tell you what the most wonderful time of the year is with, little more than a moment’s thought. It’s back to school time of course. Haha! As much as we love the magic of summer, when it ...read more
With back-to-school season only a few weeks away, we have been thinking about lunch. Since six percent of school lunch programs do not meet the requirements established by the USDA School Meals Initiative for Healthy Children we like to focus on healthy eating by packing ...read more
Earlier this year the hubs and I started training for a couple of races. He's trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon by running the Philadelphia Marathon and I'm running the half that same weekend. Along with our training, we decided to revamp our diets. Being that it's my ...read more
Dr. Lindsey Duncan, celeb nutritionist and founder of Genesis Today shared with us some of her top tips to melt away fat this summer. Check out her best ways to blast fat without alerting your lifestyle this summer with these Natural Fat Burners that will Change Your Life ...read more
Happy Waffle Iron Day! You ARE celebrating, right? If you're old-school like me, you've probably only ever made waffles in your waffle iron, but oh, OH there is so much more you can waffle! Have you hopped on this trend yet? There are even whole cookbooks and websites devoted ...read more
My immune system is amazing. Guess what? So is yours. The immune system is made up of a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to support our bodies. Modern life, however, can get in the way, and that's where Ester-C comes in. These supplements feature a ...read more
I was asked to participate in the #HDMoment campaign, sponsored by Walgreens. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own. Two years ago I became, eeeek, a dance mom. As someone who quit ballet fairly early on in life, I wasn't overly familiar with the whole dance ...read more
If there is one time of day that it's super stressful in my household, it's dinner time. And even though school's out for summer, the dinner hour is still just as hectic for us as it was during the school year. We may not have getting ready for class the next day to contend with, ...read more
I'm pretty sure my family could sustain exclusively on watermelon and corn on the cob during the summer months. Of course, we eat a lot of other things too, but suffice to say, we go through a lot of melons and ears! Even my four year old, the pickiest eater on the planet, can ...read more
Raise your hand if you like cupcakes. On today's edition of Saturday Sips, we're celebrating with cupcakes times two! We're doing the hard work of finding the perfect pairing between Cupcake Vineyard wines and actual cupcakes from Sprinkles. Let the fun begin! First, let's ...read more
By now, this should be old news: sodas, fruit drinks, and other sugary beverages add empty calories to our kids' diets and can increase their risk for a number of health problems, from cavities and type 2 diabetes to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease which only recently has been ...read more
A world class ski resort needs a few things. First, great reliable snow. Second, luxurious lodgings. Third, they need great food. If you're heading to Big Sky anytime soon, I've got a slew of great ideas on where to eat in Big Sky Montana. Where to Eat in Big Sky Big Sky, ...read more
If I could use one word to describe us moms it’s BUSY...Am I right? Between school drop off and pickup, sports, lessons, our own careers and the million other things that make up our oh so hectic schedules, we don’t exactly have much time to spare. So, anytime I come across a ...read more
I want my family to eat healthy, but throwing away squishy bags of questionable raw spinach or apples gone mushy really irritates me—can I get an amen? And I'm not forgetting about them in the deep, dark corners of my fridge. I'm talking within the week! There's nothing I hate ...read more
Chips and dip... A match made in culinary heaven, a universally loved coupling, and the ultimate "uniter" of game fanatics (like my husband) and sports haters (like moi)... They go hand in hand (again, like me and my hubs!), flavor in flavor, and bite for bite. Clearly, I love ...read more
Kids are bottomless pits... or so I'm told. My kids could pass on significant meals all day in lieu of snacks, snacks, and more snack. Salty eats, sweet treats, crunchy munchies, and ooey-gooey chewies, they don't discriminate. For snacks, there's no satiating their hunger... But ...read more
March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. Well, we’ve hit the midway point in the month, and it feels a lot more ferocious than cuddly and cute. Spring might technically be a few days away, but the snow on the ground and the temperature outside say otherwise. Winter is ...read more
Do you ever happen to look at the calendar and realize that it's been a really long time since you penciled in some serious quality time with your honey? Let's just say that between work, school, baseball, dance and all the curve balls life's been throwing at us lately, it's been ...read more
A couple weeks ago we hosted a wonderful event for some of our favorite influencers and their kiddos featuring snacking and crafting fun with Wonderful Halos Mandarins. Not only did we all get to nosh on some super tasty treasts like the Wonderful Halos Island Breeze Smoothie, ...read more
It was a blustery cold day in NYC, but the Momtrends team was channeling spring at our #MTHalosFun event this past weekend, at the Children's Museum of Arts in downtown Manhattan. An event that combines two things we love: healthy food and family fun! What's not to love... ...read more
Sundays were made for pancakes… and pajamas… and an endless cups of coffee. Yes, that pretty much describes my ideal weekend scenario. Throw in an afternoon nap, and I’m a happy mama. While my kids don’t always (or ever) cooperate with the nap portion of my Sunday plan, I’m ...read more
This month I've been visiting my favorite foodie spots in NYC. And since I'm a cheese-lover, I couldn't skip a visit to Murray's Cheese. Since it's NYC, it's only fitting that we combine food and fashion. I'm wearing a NYC designer, Colovos, and visiting an iconic spot. It's ...read more
If there's one thing we consume a lot of in my house, it's pizza! My kids are the pickiest eaters ever, and it's one of the few self-contained meals we can actually all enjoy together as a family. And, you know, it's got the essentials: protein, carbs, and, um, vegetables ...read more
Super Bowl LI is this Sunday! Are you ready to cheer on your favorite team to victory? While we've already got you covered with some crowd-pleasing beer-based cocktails, we promise that these Super Bowl appetizers will be a touchdown. Whether you are hosting a Super Bowl party at ...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
Peanut butter. Love it or hate it (and I find that people usually fall into one boat or the other!), you can't deny that it's a convenient option. Creamy, crunchy, or whipped, it's got texture, flavor, and, best of all, protein! Paired with its BFF jelly or its other pal, ...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
How are those New Year's resolutions going? Did you think about doing a cleanse this January and then never took the next step to make it happen? I'm here to tell you that it's NOT TOO LATE. In fact, it's never too late! While January 1st is a nice feel-good time to start a ...read more
It’s the time of the year when most of us have at least one trip on the books. Am I right? It may just be a long weekend over Christmas, but the odds are that we’re going to be on the road at least a little bit over the next couple of weeks, so it’s a good idea to have some ...read more
As a busy working mama, I cherish my weekends with my family...especially the Saturday mornings we get to spend together. There is nothing quite like waking up a little early to fix myself a steaming cuppa Joe while I wait for my babies to sleepily shuffle out of their rooms. By ...read more
No matter how the year has treated us, my family always looks forward to the holidays. It's a time that we can show appreciation to one another for the support we've felt throughout the year. And this year is no different. My mom, daughter and I made it a point to schedule in a ...read more
I've been getting more and more intrigued by the organic community and all the products that fall into the category. The term "organic" spreads far beyond the food industry into products and companies I never knew existed. I had NO clue that organic feminine care was a thing! It ...read more
We all know how hard it can be to find ways to keep kids entertained when the family all gathers together for a holiday. Am I right? Whether we're talking about Thanksgiving, Christmas or even spending New Year's Eve in, the key to keeping kids happy is keeping them good and ...read more
As the weather gets cool and crisp, the cold weather drinks in our house ramp up - mugs of hot chocolate, spiced apple cider, and tea start to appear to warm up hands and bellies. While I often make tea and hot chocolate in single servings, our apple cider usually comes from ...read more
No matter who you voted for, odds are you need to take a deep breath and relax this evening. It's going to be a long night and once you've cast your vote, things are beyond your control. So why not take time to chill out and relax a little while you're waiting for the election ...read more
I love love love subscription boxes...Who's with me? I know it seems like a new one comes out every day, but frankly, I'm willing to try most of them. What can I say? I'm all about surprises! Haha! And that's just what a subscription box is full of...surprises! You never know ...read more
We’re a football obsessed family, namely SEC football, and there’s nothing we love more than a good tailgate. We meet up with our fellow Gator fans whenever we can and everyone brings a tasty dish. And while the smorgasbord we dig into is always delicious, lighter game day snacks ...read more
It's National Pizza Month! An easy one to celebrate in our house. While takeout pizza might be a staple in your house on Friday nights or after a late sports practice, making pizza at home with your kids has lots of benefits. Here are six reasons you should plan a DIY pizza night ...read more
Last night, Momtrends and POM Wonderful hosted an intimate group of New York City bloggers for an evening of cooking, cocktail-making, dining, and dishing with friends. 'Tis the season after all--Pomegranate season! Those juicy ruby red delights are finally back, just in ...read more
I'm a beer girl through and through. Don't get me wrong, I love settling in for the evening with a nice glass of Pinot, but give me the choice between the two and I'll almost always going to pick the beer. What can I say? I fell in love in college and never looked back. Haha! And ...read more
Ah, breakfast... “The most important meal of the day.” I know it may sound like the ultimate cliché, but it’s equally accurate. And it’s never a truer statement than when I'm traveling with my family. With busy days of packing, skiing, sightseeing, and carrying heavy equipment ...read more