We read a lot in our house. We read to the kids, with the kids, and the kids even read to us (well the oldest does anyway). So, naturally when it's back-to-school time we scour our library and Amazon, for books that talk about school. Whether it's the first day of school jitters, ...read more
Moms always get breakfast in bed on Mother's Day, so why not serve donuts to Dad on Father's Day? We thought it was a cute idea, so we made a DIY painted mug to serve Dad his coffee in on Father's Day. Check out this simple tutorial and get our easy donut recipe at the bottom ...read more
Grandparents. They're the best. Ever since I was a little girl, my grandmother always sent me beautiful cards. Her handwriting was iconic: beautiful script and a classic style. She definitely fostered my love of writing, sending hand written letters, and hoarding gorgeous ...read more
My mom is one of a kind. She’s my best friend. My confidant. My comedic relief. My cook. My (unlicensed) therapist. My shopping partner. My biggest cheerleader. And my go-to babysitter. But that’s not all... My mom is kind and silly and stubborn and supportive. She would ...read more
Momtrends just turned 10! Can you believe it? Over the past decade, Nicole has built and cultivated a community of loyal readers and digital friends. She has inspired countless moms throughout the country to prioritize style, self-care, and keep a sense of humor in the process. ...read more
Whether it's a rainy Saturday, a week of spring break or - (could it be?) - another snow day on the East Coast, we're always looking for fun ways to keep the kids busy and entertained over those long stretches indoors. Luckily, with one of these S.T.E.M. subscription boxes ...read more
We love us some easy washi tape crafts, and now you will too! Washi tape is one of our favorite crafting supplies ever. It's so versatile and the patterns are endless and you can stick it to virtually anything and it won't ruin the surface. Yay for washi tape crafts! Amy ...read more
A lot of people ask when the right time to talk to your children about their feelings is. Denise Daniels, founder and CEO of Moodsters believes it's never too early. As a leader in child development, Denise has collaborated with a Yale University psychologist to create a ...read more
Christmas Eve just might be my favorite day of the year. I thoroughly enjoy each and every moment of the whole holiday season, but thanks to our family's annual Christmas Eve traditions, December 24th is particularly special. And just in case you're looking too add some new ...read more
Five days till Christmas! Five days till Hanukkah! Five days left to browse, buy, and wrap all those games and gadgets and stocking stuffers and trinkets and knick-knacks and toys for your favorite good boys, nice girls, and itty-bitty babes. I thought I was way ahead of the ...read more
It's that time of year where we are feeling festive and fun-loving. To celebrate the holidays, we are going to play Oprah and give away some of our favorite things. Join us as we host ten days of holiday giveaways. Each day we will feature a new product from our beautiful gift ...read more
Whew! We're almost half way through December! The kids have been counting down the days until Christmas for what feels like 100 days already. We've been stringing lights, drinking hot cocoa, and wrapping presents like crazy around here. To help with the gift wrapping, we're ...read more
It's easy to get distracted by beautiful gifts. One look at our holiday gift guide and you'll be swooning over all the fabulous ideas. For those of you looking specifically for beauty related items to stuff stockings, you've come to the right place. Here are a few of my top ...read more
It's the most wonderful time of the year: holiday-pajamas season! You better believe that my little ones have been rocking festively coordinated bedtime ensembles since Thanksgiving night, and we're just getting started around here! I have more matching family sets than I'd care ...read more
Before I had kids, I wore all sorts of jewelry. Heavy statement necklaces, cocktail rings, big glamorous baubles, impractical hoop earrings, stacked bangles, and pretty little luxuries of every kind. But all that bling went out the door when I had my babies. It was impossible to ...read more
The holidays are hectic for everyone. There are presents to be purchased, cookies to be baked, and extended family and friends to entertain. And while it’s all very merry, joyful, and jolly, the bulk of the hard work and headache tends to fall on moms—what else is new? Mom, TV ...read more
Facts: 70% of teen girls do not believe they are good enough, and 75% of teen girls with low self-esteem report engaging in negative activities such as eating disorders, bullying, or cutting. Social media normally isn't a safe place for these vulnerable girls. Thanks to TIA ...read more
Everyone loves a personalized gift. Whether it's for a birthday, anniversary, or other holiday, adding a touch of personalization heightens the entire gift giving experience. While it's somewhat easy now to order anything with a name, I wanted to give my recipients something a ...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
My kids love free-style coloring with crayons, but my four-year-old son was especially excited when I told him he could finally use markers. (Of course, they have to be washable!) He was over-the-moon pumped when I showed him these amazing fuzzy posters from Rose Art. The ...read more
When my nephew was born, my brother’s world was rocked, but so was mine! Looking into his tiny face I could see all the possibilities his life could hold. He was born into a family who adored him from the very beginning. Given so much love, I know his future will be filled with ...read more
We've been reading to both our little ones since before they were even born. We read to them in the womb and we still read to them: board books, picture books, and, now, chapter books. We make the silly voices, we read them the same book a thousand times, and we read to them ...read more
Grandparents are incredibly special—and my children's grandmas and grandpas are especially incredible. We see my parents every day. They help take care of my kids daily, spoil them wholeheartedly, and love them unconditionally. They change diapers, buy presents, make meals, ...read more
Every child loves to celebrate his or her birthday. It's most likely a favorite day of the year! As parents, caregivers, friends, and family, we love seeing their little faces light up at the sheer joy and excitement of it all. Any way to foster their happiness ranks at the top ...read more
As a photographer, my kids see me take a lot of photos - for work and fun. I like to capture the little moments, especially when we're doing fun things together as a family. Summer brings lots of awesome things: vacations, day trips and activities. I got my little photographer ...read more
Looking for a great last-minute gift for a graduate? It may not be at the top of your list, but we know one thing every grad needs and wants, but might not even know he needs and wants: a lunch bag. BUILT has been around for years. The insulated, neoprene bags take your lunch ...read more
We are all wrapping our heads around it being summer and the time has begun to start planning out your vacations. If you've got little ones, the idea of travel and doing family activities can be daunting if you don't have the right gear. My adventurous brother and ...read more
As a mother I may not have much "me time". Usually I throw my hair up in a ponytail, slap on some makeup and I'm out the door to school and 50 million other "mom" errands. When I do take some time to pamper myself, I try to find products that 1. don't take much time and 2. make ...read more
I've always been a "crafter". My parents encouraged me to create things (or, at least attempt to) rather than buy them and the ideal has stuck with me always. Personalized and handmade items became super trendy thanks to the advent of Etsy, and now everyone can be an artisan. ...read more
Spring around here has meant a lot of time outdoors. We've been gardening with our kids making this cool DIY raised garden and we decided we needed some cute, kid friendly garden markers. I found these cute safari animals for only $1 each and I thought they would make cute ...read more
Easter is rapidly approaching and we here at Momtrends HQ like to stray from any occasion where an abundance of candy is involved. Okay, so our will power isn't THAT perfect and we can't resist the jelly beans, but we've got a slew of ideas that far outweigh the sugar high (and ...read more
We are all familiar with Easter baskets but this year let's make Valentine's Day even sweeter for the littlest ones you love - your kids - with a Valentine's Day basket surprise. 2 Sweet Kids' Valentine Baskets We're taking the traditional Hershey's sweets we love to give on ...read more
Yes, that's right. For all those times you're not sure whether you want wine or coffee, we present to you Merlot Infused Coffee. These unique coffee beans should be featured as the star at your next brunch, coffee date, or dinner party. Or, let's just be honest, just buy ...read more
It's our very first post-holiday season Toy Tuesday! And if your kids have managed to keep those gift cards from burning holes in their pockets, rest assured that TSM willl have lots of fun games, gear, and collectibles coming your way in 2016. But, first, we're sharing one ...read more
The Christmas countdown is on! We've been getting excited for Santa's arrival with a few festive activities. My favorite so far?... Writing a letter to Santa! My son dictated, and I transcribed. (He had me in tears... and hysterics!) A local store has a special mailbox that ...read more
Still looking for a last-minute gift idea? This homemade DIY body scrub is one of my favorites to give (and to receive!). It's easy to make, inexpensive and can be personalized for your gift recipient. Here's what you need to whip up a batch this afternoon and cross those last ...read more
Still look for some fun tech gifts and gadgets to give this holiday season? Here are some favorite, fun picks for all those special someones you still need to buy for. Whether you are shopping for your new-to-tech in-laws or your tech-savvy siblings, we've rounded up some of ...read more
It's hard to believe that the holidays are right around the corner. Add some last minute sparkle from Zales to your wish list this year, or shop for someone special. Nothing is more romantic than jewelry. In my opinion, you can never go wrong with some shimmer and shine for the ...read more
My name is Lauren and I have a problem. I am addicted to buying my children Christmas outfits... Christmas outfits that will probably get worn once this year before being thrown into our ever-growing abyss of retired kids’ clothes. (But I’ll always have that Instagram memory!) ...read more
While we are already halfway through Hanukkah (how did that happen so fast?), it's never too late to start a new holiday tradition. These products from Kiwi Crate and Foodstirs might inspire a few festive ideas and bring you and your family even closer together. Kiwi Crate has ...read more
This post is sponsored by eBay. Typically I focus all my holiday energy on my loved ones. Doing special things for them and shopping for the perfect gift fills me with such joy. That being said, sometimes I forget that just like spoiling them makes me smile, my family likes to ...read more
I’m pretty sure my mom invented the concept of "Xmas jammies." Long before the Holderness family danced their silly PJ-clad selves into Internet super-stardom, my mama painstakingly assembled, styled, and wrapped Christmas Eve sleep sets for the entire family... Every year. ...read more
This post is sponsored by eBay. I think the first time I really realized I was a grown-up was the first Christmas I took way more pleasure in giving gifts than receiving them. Don’t get me wrong, I’m more than appreciative when someone takes the time to select a heartfelt gift ...read more
'Tis the season for holiday parties and since we are all about sharing this special time with the kiddos, we are hosting a Handmade Holiday Party. Instilling in children that every gift doesn't have to be bought at the store is an important life lesson that will turn them into ...read more
We hope you had an incredible Thanksgiving! Now that the big autumn holiday has come to and end, it's time to get thinking about all the upcoming December festivities. Usually December means a bunch of holiday soirees: dinners, cocktail parties, brunches, and other fancy ...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
Halloween can be tough, especially for parents who are proactive about what their children eat. (With gluten allergies and diabetes on the rise, this time of year can be especially disheartening for little ones) But even for the parents who don't mind a piece or two, the ...read more
My seven year old is VERY inquisitive...which is something I just love about him. But it also means that I have to be on top of my game when it comes to supplementing his education at home. I certainly don't expect his teachers to handle everything. It's my job as a parent to ...read more
You know what I want for Mother's Day this year? (Besides a full-day spa trip, solo hotel stay, and uninterrupted session of Netflix binge-watching?) What I really want is a new smartphone with a better camera. I know, I know--how unoriginal! But here's the thing: I use my camera ...read more
One thing I know for sure: New moms don’t get a whole lot of “me time.” With needy little newborns at home, it’s a wonder we have a moment to eat, sleep, and breathe. (Actually, if you are sleeping, you’re doing just fine... And if you're doing more than just shoveling your ...read more
