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Fall is simply the best time of year for family adventures. When you live in New England, nature simply beckons you outdoors. Life was simpler when the girls were little, we had wide open calendars and outdoor adventures were easier to execute. But now with school plays, cross ...read more

The Rockies are calling, people. I was lucky enough to visit Estes Park, Colorado and get the star treatment as I toured the park with the pros. I had never been to the Rocky Mountains before and from a first-timer's perspective, the wonderment and adventure one achieves whilst ...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. Rethink this orange fruit (yes, fruit) and consider these five healthy uses for ...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 (tomato ...read more

It's blueberry picking time. And while most blueberry recipes revolve around baked goods, we've got something different to share. First, a few sentences singing the praises of this lovely fruit. Blueberries are high in antioxidants, improve memory function and reduce the effects ...read more

When Panera first started popping up in New York City, I was beyond thrilled. My favorite suburban lunch spot was now accessible to me in my beloved city. Whoo hoo! Now I can eat Panera pretty much whenever I want with the new line of take-home soups, pastas, breads, salad ...read more

I know the kids will be back to school in no time flat and, thus, we moms will be back to our busy routines. I'm holding on to the last bit of summer with both hands! I plan on squeezing out at least a little more magic out of the next few weeks...and that means the hubs and I ...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. When it comes to snack time hacks for toddlers, ...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

Even though I'm generally not in a rush on the weekend, I still find that I am challenged in what to make the kids. I recently tried something that have received rave reviews from the kids with these scrumptious Frozen Blueberry Breakfast Bars. They are a definite crowd pleaser ...read more

With the big game coming up, I though now would be a great time to share some delicious Super Bowl party ready fare that's easy to whip up in a flash. Now keep in mind, you don't actually have to invite a slew of people over to have a Super Bowl Party. You can simply put together ...read more

Whether you're a college football fan or you're crazy for the pros, odds are your weekend is filled with cheering on your favorite team. I know mine certainly is. I'm a Gator girl through and through and the fact that my Florida Gators are bringing their A game this season makes ...read more

I just love how magical summer is...I really do! The lazy days...the barbecues...the getaways. It's tough to beat summer's charm right? That being said, it still can't quite equal fall in my book. I'm an Autumn girl through and through...and pumpkins have a lot to do with my love ...read more

With Thanksgiving two weeks away, we are excited to share some delicious menu ideas from Catherine McCord, founder of the family friendly culinary site, Weelicious.com, with some delightful, healthy (and quick) holiday recipes that take traditional Thanksgiving classics and amp ...read more

We are so excited about Thanksgiving as a way to slow down, spend time with our families, and of course, enjoy some delicious food. If you are serving Thanksgiving dinner, though you will probably find that everything from the food to the wine costs a lot of money. To help us ...read more

While the weather is sublime, we implore you to plan one last summer date night before it's too late. We've whipped up a stress-free crab feast that brings sweet sips and seafood together.  Related: Cheap and fun summer date night idea Ordering a Seafood Feast from Goldbelly How ...read more

This easy egg recipe was born out of the quarantine. On weekends we try to make things a little more festive and fun. That means breaking out some new recipes and savoring the slower pace of this new normal. Related: The best overnight French toast recipe Easy Breakfast Recipe ...read more

The weather is finally getting warmer and that means one thing - Easter is almost here! With baskets, bunnies and bonnets galore, Easter is a wonderful time to celebrate family and enjoy the beautiful spring weather. With a simple Easter tablescape and fun Easter basket goodies ...read more

Whether you're in it for the game or the party - everyone loves a great game day bash! Since we've got kids, when it comes to watching football we try to make it a family affair. We put together our favorite party tips to tell you how to throw a game day party the while family ...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. Related; Luxury mountain life at ...read more

As a busy working mama, I cherish my weekends with my family...especially the Saturday mornings we get to spend together. With the arrival of the second Frozen movie, I'm sharing a favorite post on how to make Olaf pancakes. There is nothing quite like waking up a little early to ...read more

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?! Related: Tips for a healthier Halloween Seems like finding ...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

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

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. This Fiesta ...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

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