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Fiscal cliffs, changing tax laws, a shaky economy... Now more than ever it’s time to take control of our own personal finances. To help us out Momtrends recently learned some tips from Jean Chatzky, bestselling author and finance expert on how to reduce and pay down debt. In ...read more

Every year, millions of Americans support the nation’s largest girl-led business with a box of their favorite Girl Scout Cookies. This year they are not only are we supporting fundraising goals for local camps and troop outings, they're contributing to the $790-million cookie ...read more

Downtown audiences will be able to enjoy a quick theater break in the midst of the holiday bustle next month with A {15-min!} Christmas Carol, a rollicking, fast-paced version of Dickens's beloved classic performed by just two actors. From December 10th through 20th, New York ...read more

Weathering the hurricane with small children can be challenging. I am so grateful that we got through it safely, but now that the worst is over my kids are itching to get out. To help families with little ones, singer, Amelia Robinson, is going to lift spirits by doing Mil's ...read more

Madison Square Park Conservancy's Mad. Sq. Art announces a new, monumental sculpture by distinguished artist Leo Villareal. Largely inspired by the work of Buckminster Fuller, Villareal’s BUCKYBALL will apply concepts of geometry and mathematical relationships within a towering ...read more

Century 21 Department Store is partnering with Super Sprowtz, a nutrition education program which features super-powered vegetable characters, and Food Bank For New York City to host a series of educational puppet shows in each of its stores over seven weeks. A portion of all ...read more

GoGirl Finance, a financial resource site for women, is hosting a fun and educational event next week that will include makeovers, financial literary basics, fundamentals of starting your own business and some amazing giveaways. This will also include a discussion from Manisha ...read more

TIGI, the leader in fashion hair care, along with Fashion’s Night Out and local designers: SAINTCHiC – With their eco-chic and luxe women’s wear and accessories lines, SAINTCHiC gives back to the Earth by creating sustainable looks Stone Savant Jewelry – This budding brand plays ...read more

Who couldn't use a night out! Next week, Sherice Torres of theBadAssMamaChronicles is hosting a Fashion's Night Out Event along with celebrity makeup artist, D'angelo Thompson. The event will take place on September 6 from 6-11pm at LAZZONI in Chelsea. It is free, but space is ...read more

GE (General Electric) Monogram and Amie Valpone (The Healthy Apple) are hosting a fun and free food. With a "Clean Food" theme, Amie will be whipping up delicious and healthy treats for parents where you can relax, eat and enjoy some free wine! To reserve your spot, simply ...read more

New York City’s Summer Streets is once again back and REI(Recreational Equipment, Inc.) will provide New Yorkers a taste of the outdoors through a number of interactive activities that support a healthy, active lifestyle. REI will provide several activities for all walks of ...read more

Crest, Oral-B, and CafeMom are excited to partner with actress and celebrity mom, Jennie Garth, for a back-to-school event for parents and kids featuring crafts, fun activities, style experts, and more! This fun back-to-school event will take place on August 8, from 6-8 PM at ...read more

This week you and your family can take some cool origami lessons. Check out the fun at Bit'z Kids. ...read more

Our very own Elizabeth Leach recently launched an incredible resource for moms in Westchester County called Wee Westchester. Along with Elizabeth Detmer and Brooke Lea Foster, this comprehensive (and fun) site focuses on everything Westchester. This includes a daily calendar of ...read more

The Y or YMCA is a fantastic institution in NYC where families can take everything from fitness, dance and yoga classes at an affordable rate. The Y is currently running a membership campaign where they waive the joiner’s fee through the month of January. Membership at the ...read more

What comes to mind when you think of Las Vegas? Smoking, gambling, strippers, 24-hour all-you-can-eat buffets - not exactly many moms' idea of a great getaway. But then again, you probably haven't heard of the Vdara. Not quite two years old, the Vdara is one of the newcomers to ...read more

Modern Straight Leg Jean ($78.00) [lower rise silhouette, narrow straight cut leg; flattering dark rinse color] We really dislike the term '??mom jeans'? '?? especially since it implies that once you have kids all sense of fashion goes out the window. You can still look and ...read more

It is always inspiring to learn about fashion brands that give back. Of course we love clothes that look and feel great but we also feel strongly about backing brands that raise awareness and contribute to social change as well as help those that are less fortunate. We recently ...read more

The iconic Diane von Furstenberg is constantly creating new products for women where she recently stepped into the world of perfume with the launch of her new fragrance, Diane. To celebrate, a rally of ladies wearing DVF'??s signature wrap dress gathered at Bloomingdale'??s ...read more

Gluten-free eating can be challenging for the best of us, but especially those cooking for kids who hate missing out on favorites such as pizza or desserts. The Cooking Light Gluten-Free Cookbook takes up this challenge and responds with 150 taste tested, gluten free recipes, ...read more

Do you judge other moms about what the wear, eat and how they discipline their kids. Kelly Wallace, host of The Conversation Thread invited me to her couch to dish on this topic (guilty as charged) and other meath mom topic on her sassy, snappy show. Check it out here. And now ...read more

We can't be everywhere at once during Fashion Week, so we rely on our stylish friends to be our eyes and ears. Erika Lehman the Chic Shopper Chick caught our attention with her Lifetime Moms post about the Fashion Week: Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2012 show. Her warning? ...read more

Smithsonian Magazine’s Seventh Annual Museum Day is kicking off this September where museums in all 50 states will open their doors free for attendees who download the Museum Day admission card. The Museum Day Ticket is available to download at www.smithsonian.com/museumday. ...read more

Fashion week is fast approaching and to celebrate BAND-AID® brand and fashion designer Cynthia Rowleyare joining forces to fix fashion emergencies and to kick-off the launch of BAND-AID® Brand by Cynthia Rowley Adhesive Bandages. A repurposed ambulance called the "Glambulance” ...read more

Stone Rose Lounge trades runways for ramps with the debut of Thrashin’ Week, a three-day bash (September 8 – September 10) that brings New York’s downtown skate scene to one of the city’s most in-demand uptown haunts. Stone Rose Lounge has also partnered with Red Bull to invite ...read more

Moms always need a night out every now and again and why not enjoy one with some free pampering and shopping. L'Occitane is holding a fun “Passport to French Style” event at their Meatpacking District and Soho boutiques. At the event, you can enjoy French fare and chilled rosé, ...read more

Calling all budding actors! A Christmas Story, The Musical! is preparing to launch a five-city national tour for the 2011 holiday season. Casting directors are seeking to fill the iconic lead role of Ralphie and his troupe of friends and classmates, including: Randy, Flick, ...read more

Suzi Shelton, popular kids performer is making a music video to be released this fall for her new song "Tomboy In A Princess Dress," and is taking submissions of video footage now! Do you have footage of your daughter running, kicking, doing karate, fingerpainting, climbing ...read more

We love reading to our kids and Barnes and Noble is encouraging future readers through their Kids' Club. Through this free program, you and your kids will receive 30% off on any one kids' book or toy, $5 reward for every $100 you spend on kids’ stuff and free cupcakes and a ...read more

Back to school shopping is fashionable and fun with the American Living children's collection. This JC Penney collection has a classic heritage feel with updated silhouettes and styles--the line is available for kids, baby, mom dad and home. Every aspect of your life can be ...read more

Contest Closed: Winner mami2jcn at gmail dot com Personalized gifts are huge at Momtrends. Thanks to Ralph Lauren we got to test out the customized polo program for our own little fashionista. We went to the Ralph Lauren Create Your Own (CYO) Polo Shirt page and let our ...read more

Diapers, dinner and dogs don't always cut it. With all your baby chicks running around, sometimes you need a little help sprucing up your nest. Which is why I'm in love with the newest creation by candle guru, NEST. Their new fragrance diffusers are an elegant (and affordable) ...read more

Dowdy maternity clothing is so very 1980s. With designers like Susan Lazar, moms-to-be can lead trends. I always make a point to stop into the store in Brooklyn to see what the team at Egg is up to. They design the most scrumptious knits and the colors are always rich. The knits ...read more

Getting what your worth is a huge trend this year in the world of Mom Blogging. One way to do this is to look for brand partnerships. Another way is to meet your goals is to engage your readers. That's why today we are kicking off the Click It Forward campaign. We're not asking ...read more