gifts

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Just in time for the holiday season comes two original Peppa Pig books based on the popular television show featured on Nick Jr. Go ahead and start a new family tradition by gifting a literary treat the little ones will continue to enjoy throughout the year. With colorful ...read more

A necklace is nice, but a piece of personalized jewelry shows you've gone the extra mile. Whether you're looking for something special for yourself or to give to someone this holiday season, we're loving the beautiful and affordable options from Centime. Related: 5 pretty ways to ...read more

Finally! A bedtime book that both parents and kids can love! It’s eight o’clock in the evening and Darth Vader’s parenting skills are being put to the test in Goodnight Darth Vader, the follow up to New York Times bestsellers, Darth Vader and Vader's Little Princes. Vader might ...read more

The holiday season is here and the hustle and bustle of the season has begun. All too many of us are working, searching for the perfect gift, entertaining and caring for our children. When was the last time you took a time-out? A little spa R & R? Massage Envy Spa has over 1,000 ...read more