Halloween Holiday fun is around the corner and we are gearing up in a big way! We are sharing two great Halloween Safety infographics as well as some of our favorite new safety products to keep our children safe without taking away the fun! We opted for fun costumes from ...read more
It seems as the years go by, the Halloween festivities keep coming earlier and earlier. When I was younger, we would purchase or make our Halloween costume and wear it only for that Halloween evening to go trick-or-treating. Now there are parties and neighborhood festivities ...read more
Happy Halloween! Are you hosting a party today, or need to bring something to a ghoulish Halloween bash? We have a few recipes to share to make this day extra delicious. Enjoy! Fruity Pumpkins from Betty Crocker: Ingredients: Sizzling Red/Yellow Betty Crocker® Fruit Roll-Ups® ...read more
We are so excited to share the DIY trends from Brooklyn-based Hiho Batik. This exciting interactive art space allows consumers to make their own fashions. In addition to welcoming drop-in customers, the interactive art space also hosts regular DIY classes and can be reserved ...read more
Are you hosting an adult Halloween party? We uncovered some fun, seasonally-themed cocktails that are spooky and delicious. Check out these fun cocktail recipes for both the Vampire Delight, utilizing one of SMIRNOFFs newest flavors SMIRNOFF Wild Honey Flavored Vodka, and the ...read more
Can you imagine a Halloween without any candy? For most children (and even adults!); there is nothing more horrifying than Halloween without candy. Since we believe in everything in moderation, we are happy that there are brands like Crest and Oral-B that are their with their ...read more
We have the scoop on what some of the hottest Halloween costumes are for 2013 from Experian Marketing Services (EMS), a credit reporting company. Their findings concluded that costume site visitors are mainly female, 18-24 year-olds and the top search for this year is the ...read more
Are you hosting a Halloween bash at your house for you and your kids? Or maybe you are hosting an adult-only Halloween party? Either way Halloween is a great time of a year for a party and we uncovered some of our favorite drink, food and invitation options to make your ...read more
We gave you the scoop on how to have a healthy Halloween and some of our favorite costumes. Here are a few more of our favorites as well as some of our favorite goodie bags to store all of that candy - and healthy finds: Favorite Costumes: There are so many options for costumes ...read more
While we know candy is a part of Halloween, we also think that it doesn't have to be the only part of Halloween. As a part of the balance mantra, we uncovered some of our favorite products and healthy treats to make for a healthy halloween celebration. Here is our guide so that ...read more
Are you hosting a ghoul-tastic halloween party? Or are you making your kids costume? We love everything Halloween, but sometimes we need help in the crafting department. For help we enlisted the DIY crafting goddess that is Martha Stewart who shared some cool crafts and ...read more
Do you remember the tradition of trick-or-treating for UNICEF? You can now share that tradition with your kids through the #TOT4UNICEFcampaign. A simple way to do so is by checking out HSN, Inc., through its corporate giving platform, and their online retail store that will ...read more
We are in Halloween planning mode and help us out we are looking to Epicurious.com with their top culinary and entertaining ideas that will get your Halloween off to a spooky start. Below are a few ideas that will excite goblins of all ages; topics include: Throw a Zombie ...read more
We are so excited to kick-off our Halloween coverage but sharing a fun giveaway with Chasing Fireflies, a company that offers magical childrens products that charm, surprise and delight. A brand renowned for their hip and fun fashions, Chasing Fireflies is your ultimate ...read more
Year after year haunted attractions around the country and across the globe must come up with new and exciting ways to shock and spook their patrons. The question is, where exactly do they find their inspiration? After consulting a host of experts, Patrick Konopelski, President ...read more
Syfy HalloweeNYC Fest, a weekend of free, family-friendly Halloween-themed activities, returns to New York City this year from Friday, October 26, through Sunday, October 28, 11am6pm daily, at Flatiron Plaza North at 23rd Street between Fifth Avenue and Broadway, in Manhattan. ...read more
We found the perfect pre-Halloween event that you can enjoy with your children tomorrow with brunch, crafting and pumpkin carving. Held at brunchCRAFT, the series is intended to entertain kids via artist-led, interactive activities while parents can enjoy brunch at the ISA ...read more
I just love this time of year! The cool weather, changing of the trees and of course the Halloween season. I never was that into Halloween until I had kids. The excitement of dressing up for them is just so magical to watch. And as the years go on, I am finding there are so ...read more
A giant corn maze and pumpkin patch will take over Pier 86 at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, located at Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue) in Manhattan, from Thursday, October 25th through Sunday, October 28th. The maze will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. ...read more
Avon'??s adorable Tiny Tillia line of designer clothes and accessories for newborns through infants is looking for the cutest babies for their 2nd annual Baby Photo Search Contest. The winning babe will be featured in an upcoming Tiny Tillia Storybook and they will also receive ...read more
Have your brought joy to others? Have you experienced great joy? The blogging world has been good to me. This week it brought me a reminder about the ephemeral nature of life and the value of friends. One of our own (a Brooklyn mom who is an amazing writer and chef), lost her ...read more
There's Halloween fun planned in Central Park this weekend. Of course you'll want to check out the Pumpkin festival, but we've got two more ideas. Dress the kids up and take them outdoors for two FREE events.Things kick off at the Castle with a show called "Monster Musical." ...read more
Celebrate Halloween with the Sony Wonder Technology Lab at its annual Wonderween event. Against a backdrop of cackling witches and ghostly goblins and ghouls, the Sony Wonder Technology Lab will be hosting Halloween festivities. The free family fun is meant for children of all ...read more
More Halloween fun this weekend. Limelight Marketplace was events on both Saturday and Sunday of Halloween weekend. The whole family will enjoy fun activities including: * Take home balloon animals twisty hats * Meet Curious George, Madeline and more * Booksmart storytelling * ...read more
Do you love dressing up for Halloween? Want to win some cool prizes. Get creative and join in the fun at the Live! Contest by going to the Live with Regis and Kelly studio dressed in your Halloween finest. This year the Grand Prize Winner will receive a $15,000 Gift Card from ...read more
Put on your Halloween finery and stroll on over to Gowanus¹s Littlefield for a Halloween Party especially for the little ones! The City Stomp Band rented the WHOLE club and is putting on a concert for children and their families that is guaranteed to thrill (but not chill) the ...read more
Mommy Poppins throws great events--and the Halloween Party is not to be missed. This year the event will have portraits by Stomping Ground! There will also be spooky story telling, crafts, loads of giveaways and treats. And our favorite part? The great costume swap. The party is ...read more
Mark your dayplanner for a special Halloween presentation! The artists from Cirque Le Masque promise to defying the laws of gravity with this mesmerizing and sophisticated show. The animal-free, European-style circus features an international cast of brilliantly costumed ...read more
One of the best ways to start your child on the road to reading is to play with the alphabet. Letters can become a game for parent and child alike. Try to fill your home with an assortment of colorful ABC toys. Here are a few of our favorites.TheseeeBoo Hardware Store Alphabet ...read more
Remember this post about raising athletes with a better set of morals and convictions? Now here's a chance to celebrate your honorable athlete. Do you know a young athlete who excels on the field, in the classroom and in service to his/her community? Sports Illustrated Kids is ...read more
You know we're mad for Hunter Wellies. Yes, we think it's worth dropping big bucks for a pair of rain boots that may last longer than than any appliance or car you will ever own. Now even the tiniest feet can stay dry thanks to the new Hunter Kids First Boots.For $50 your ...read more
What a day--and the conference hasn't even officially kicked off! At the gym this morning I saw some of my blogging pals on TV at the Today Show--check them out here. Later in the day, Team Momtrends packed up all our goody bags for our yoga event. Our premiere sponsors gave ...read more
Its been decades since I've owned a bike, and I've been having a blast with the CAAD 9 from Cannondale. My latest adventure was the Tour of Litchfield Hills in NW Connecticut. A fellow Brooklyn mom joined me on the 30-mile course on Sunday and for 2+ hours we climbed hills and ...read more
Woohoo almost 200 of you style-loving moms out there entered to win a Bugaboo. We've got a winner for the Bugaboo Bee---Chrissy B--you are going to love this ride. Didn't win? Have no fear--we're announcing another amazing stroller giveaway very soon. One lucky reader won a ...read more
Meet Yoshi the Blowfish, Randall the Hippo, Dallas the Sheep and Emille the Butterfly - the new designs from Colette Kids. These bold animals are playful, fun and unisex, so siblings can share! I love the modern colors and minimal, contemporary design. Designs are available on ...read more
