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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

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

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

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

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

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

Is it wrong to have lash-envy of your children? Below you'll find a picture of my 3-year-old's lashes. Insane, right? Three boys with my husband's dark, long and luscious lashes and I'm left piling on pounds of mascara every morning just to get mine to show up. I've perused the ...read more

The Brooklyn Public Library is showcasing photographs, and reflections on reading that were collected over the last year by photojournalist Joey O'Loughlin and a film edited by Jeff Sisson. This multi-media photography exhibition showcases various people in different areas of ...read more

Woon Kids are slightly deceptive. Yes, they are simply adorable toys. But these portable dolls are actually a cleverly disguised built-in-speaker and iPod or MP3 port so that parents and their children can listen to music while on the go. Available as a boy or girl doll (named ...read more

Remember this little lady who smelled fruity and looked oh, so cute? Well she recently had an anniversary (30 years!) and is trendier than ever. This girl is promoted as sweet, spirited, adventurous and optimistic. I always liked her "can-do spirit" so when I was asked to judge ...read more

The energy is still buzzing from the recent Momtrends Dazzling Design event hosted at interior designer, Maria Drattell'??s chic home in NYC. Design mavens gathered for inspirational ideas for decorating every room in the home. Kicking off the evening was an intimate tour of ...read more

Mary Janes are always perfect for spring. Celebrity babies from Suri Cruise, Honor Warren and Valentina Hayak have been spotted sporting the classic, chic look. Since Mary Jane'??s have become a favorite among Hollywood'??s A-list of tiny tots we think the Momtrends crowd is ...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

We've been testing tons of workout videos to save you time and trouble. Some things go just perfectly together'??peanut butter and chocolate, spaghetti and meatballs, down coats and winter winds. In a one-exercise-doesn'??t-fit-all fitness world, how about a new combo of ...read more

We're fans of protein in casa de Momtrends. Our diet consists of heaps of dark leafy greens and plenty of meat. Bison satisfies our cravings while also being lean--a great combination for this healthy-minded family. Recently, we were sent an assortment of bison products from ...read more

Make 2011 the year you spice things up in the kitchen--why not start with this easy and delicious grilled rabbit recipe. We whipped this one up for our Christmas Day dinner. The secret is in the marinade. Tuck the rabbit meat into a ziploc or resealable container and set it ...read more

Modern-twist makes some of our favorite table toppers for kids--the color-it-in mats keep kid busy while you're prepping the meal--then they wipe down easy-peasy. Now M-t is teaming up with DwellStudio to create a selection of creative placemats with the bold Dwell look. We're ...read more