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5 Stay-In New Year's Eve Plans
I'll admit - I love staying in for New Year's Eve. After a month of holiday parties and family get-togethers, I have little interest in trying to find a babysitter, battling the crowds, shelling out big bucks for a prix fixe dinner and trying to keep my eyes open until 12:01. But ...read more
Holiday Gift Guide For Skiers and Riders
Planning to hit the slopes this winter? We've got gifts for everyone in the family. It's all about maximizing time outdoors with our picks for the holiday gear to gift to your favorite skiers and riders. Remember to shop early to help get everything to you in time. Gifts for Her ...read more
Easy Thanksgiving Craft Gratitude Wreath
In our ever-growing consumer world, it can be tough to teach kids what it means to be grateful. With Thanksgiving coming up, we are sharing this craft to teach our kids what it means to be thankful. It's the perfect time to take on this easy Thanksgiving craft and make a ...read more
We Found the Best Holiday Photo Card Deals
I like to send my cards early. It helps friends and family keep up with our address (and the ages of our kids). I'm getting a jump on the Christmas season by ordering my cards early. Once again, we found the best holiday photo card deals on Minted. Now is the time to order ...read more
Five Ways to Find Christmas Spirit Today
Time to slow down and enjoy the season. If it's not done now, it's likely not going to happen. Here are some of our favorite ways to find the festive. Try one of these and see if you can't get merrier and brighter. Related: Holiday movie night free printable movie trivia cards ...read more
Holiday Hot Cocoa Variations
Between the cold weather, holiday music on repeat, and all the lights and decorations, I swear that every morning feels like a morning worthy of hot cocoa with the kids! Today, in celebration of National Hot Cocoa Day, we're sharing some of our favorite hot cocoa recipes - a ...read more
Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas from Weelicious
With Thanksgiving two weeks away, we are excited to share some delicious menu ideas from Catherine McCord, founder of the family friendly culinary site, Weelicious.com, with some delightful, healthy (and quick) holiday recipes that take traditional Thanksgiving classics and amp ...read more
Best Pretzel Recipes
I love a good salty savory snack. Pretzels are my favorite way to crunch away hunger pangs. I do love my Pretzel Crisps, but I also love baking my own. We've written about pretzels a lot over the years and are rounding up our best pretzel recipes. Related: Celebrate Oktoberfest ...read more
How to Inspire Kindness in Children
With all the negative news stories we're inundated with these days, our world could use a little--okay, a lot--more kindness. And the best way to spread kindness is to inspire it in our kiddos. Because if we teach our kids about kindness, we are helping form a future that ...read more
The Best DIY Thanksgiving Ideas
November is my birthday month. And my birthday just so happens to fall around Thanksgiving each year... And sometimes it's even on Thanksgiving, so Turkey Day has always been one of my very favorite holidays. While I'm all in with every holiday, I can't ignore the merits of a day ...read more
New Year's Resolution Inspiration From the Momtrends Team
I’m not a big believer in traditional New Year’s resolutions. More often than not, in years past, I’ve set myself up for failure with unrealistic, unfocused, and grandiose goals. Lose weight, eat better, exercise more, indulge in “me time,” be more present with my children. Um, ...read more
3 Easy Holiday Manicures
T'is the season to be totally festive. I've always loved nail art and firmly believe that even adding a little bit of an accent completely ups your outfit. The problems with nail art is that it's expensive and/or time consuming. (My favorite nail place charges $68 for a designer ...read more
Ten Days of Holiday Giveaways!
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
Unmissable Holiday Moments
One of our favorite family traditions is going to Angevine Farm in Connecticut to chop down our tree. We drive up to this family-owned farm months in advance to tag a tree as our own, then the weekend after Thanksgiving, we head back to the farm to saw it down and bring the ...read more
Holiday Cranberry Moscow Mule
Still have some fresh cranberries left over from last week's cranberry gin martini or one of these fresh cranberry recipes? Then dust off those copper Moscow Mule cups and mix up a batch of this holiday version - the Cranberry Moscow Mule. I had pinned this recipe a year or so ...read more
Monday Mingle: Style Plaid For the Holidays
Time for holiday fun. For me it meant a trip to the Union Square Market to shop small and style plaid for the holidays. Plaid is so festive--in such a classic way. This cape will be your signature piece for the season. Talbots has this one and a black and white check cape too. ...read more
Holiday Stovetop Potpourri
Fresh cookies in the oven. Hot cider in my mug. An evergreen decorated with lights. One of my favorite parts of the holidays are the smells. You can use this easy stovetop potpourri recipe any time that you want to make your house smell amazing. Holiday Stovetop Potpourri ...read more
4 Delicious Ways to Use Fresh Cranberries
Thanksgiving may be over, but fresh cranberries are still in season. Relatively inexpensive, these ruby gems are a delicious and festive addition to the holiday season. Plus, they are healthy too - cranberries are low in calories and low on the glycemic index, loaded with ...read more
Merry Mama T-shirt--SAVE $15
SAVE $15 ON YOUR MERRY MAMA T-SHIRT! Time to get your Merry On! With our exclusive Merry Mama T-shirt! You know I used to work in fashion...so many years at Ralph Lauren. Well after the success of the Mom Boss t-shirt I went back into the workshop and came up with this! USE CODE ...read more
Five Ways to Keep Kids Entertained on Holidays
We all know how hard it can be to find ways to keep kids entertained when the family all gathers together for a holiday. Am I right? Whether we're talking about Thanksgiving, Christmas or even spending New Year's Eve in, the key to keeping kids happy is keeping them good and ...read more
All Things Merry and Bright at the #MTHoliday Event
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
Best Holiday and Christmas Books for Kids
The holidays are almost here! Time to gather the kids for some festive seasonal reads. There's nothing quite better than curling up with your little ones at bedtime with a new holiday book pick. Kids love the excitement of this time of year. Not to mention, moms like it, too! ...read more
Keep Little Ones Busy with our Easy Kid Crafts
Christmas has come and gone, but we're celebrating the holidays right on through the new year around here! My whole family is on vacation and I'm willing to bet that we aren't the only ones...And I'm also pretty sure we aren't alone in having little ones that need to be ...read more
Last Minute Gift Ideas for New Moms
When I became a mom for the first time, nothing delighted me more than gazing at the precious I had helped create. And while I reveled in my role as a new mom, that doesn't mean I stopped being me. That's an important thing to remember when you're shopping for a new mom. The new ...read more
How Your Holiday Traditions Can Inspire Kindness
One thing that my mom really focused on when we were growing up is that the holidays aren't about giving, they're about receiving. From a very early age I just loved shopping for and making gifts for my loved ones...even more than I liked tearing into my own presents on Christmas ...read more
Our Favorite Christmas Cookie Recipes
Every year my mom, sister and I gather in one of our kitchens for our annual holiday baking fest. We usually make several different kinds of cookies to get us through our Christmas celebrations. And this year was no exception. Well, there was something different about this year. ...read more
Last-Minute Gift: DIY Holiday Sugar Scrub
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
Let's #GetCrackin: Delightful Holiday Recipes From Wonderful Pistachio
The holiday countdown is on! And I’m ready to get crackin’ on all things festive, fun, holly, and jolly. My favorite way to celebrate the season: breaking bread with friends and family. To kick off the most wonderful time of the year, Momtrends hosted an incredible event with a ...read more
Cute Christmas-y Picks From Jojo Maman Bébé & a Giveaway
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
It's A Party: Handmade Holiday
'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
Our Five Favorite Holiday Crafts for Kids
If you've decided to take a pass on shopping today, never fear, there's still plenty of holiday fun to be had! In our house, the day after Thanksgiving always kicks off the holiday season. We put on some festive tunes, whip up a batch of hot cocoa, set out some Christmas cookies ...read more
Tips for Traveling with Toddlers
As more than 30 million Americans hit the roads (and don't forget about the nearly 30 million in the air), parents across the land are dealing with short attention spans and the occasional meltdown. We opted for the late-night drive routine to get to our Thanksgiving ...read more
QuadJobs - Help With Your Holidays To-Dos
Ever feel like life would be easier if you just had another pair of hands or a few more hours in the day - especially during the holidays? We may have found the next best thing - QuadJobs. Now that the holidays are upon us, our lists of errands to run, gifts to buy, and things ...read more
Holiday Baking Must Haves
Check out Holiday Baking Must Haves by nicole feliciano at Mode This is a sponsored post. ...read more
Holiday Shopping Haul: Children's Place
We're ready for the holidays thanks to a recent trip to Children's Place. Check out all the things we found for a total of $75. This fun video offers a look at what is trendy and cool for kids to wear this holiday. I share tips on how to get ready for the holidays in style. ...read more
Monday Mingle: Styling a Midi Skirt
Midi skirts are the perfect pick for holiday. They flatter most figures and can be extremely versatile. When I was in the Talbots showroom a few weeks ago, I was swooning for the florals. Yes, I did see a lot of big, lush spring florals on my editor's visit, but I was even more ...read more
'Tis (Almost) the Season: Inside the #MTHoliday Soiree 2015
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
Frugal Guide to Gift Packaging
November is the perfect time to start planning ways to save money and be green for the holidays. Many moms overspend when it comes to wrapping and packaging gifts. I've put together tips to save your cash and some trees this holiday season. Frugal Guide to Gift Packaging Time ...read more
Holiday Books for Kids
Believe it or not, the holidays are coming soon! Now's the time to plan ahead for the festivities by picking up some holiday themed books for the kids. Who doesn't like reading a tale about presents, toys, and reindeer? Take our word for it. The kids will be clamoring to get into ...read more
The Switch Witch: A New Halloween Tradition
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
Three Free Easter Printables
Why not get going on your Easter planning now too? I have three super sweet printables to share with you today...And I do believe I'm going to make use of a couple of them right away! Related: Best Easter Desserts Can you believe that Easter is just a few weeks away? I, for one, ...read more
Holiday Tea & Cookie Decorating Party
The holiday season is about spending time with family and friends. We've come up with ideas for a sweet holiday tea and cookie decorating party. It's a perfect kid-friendly way to ring in the season. We're providing the crafts, menu and decor ideas for a seamless party. Related: ...read more
Why Holiday Traditions are Important
When I think about holiday traditions, one word comes to mind...And that word is family. My sister and I have made it a point to carry on family traditions that have been around since we were small. You may remember when I mentioned that Hickory Farms has been a part of our ...read more
Holiday Suits for Boys
'Tis the season for festive get-togethers, holiday parties, winter performances and holiday suits for boys. All this means my three boys have had to trade in their uniform of shorts, tees and flip flops for things a bit more formal. Holiday Suits for Boys I could be wrong since ...read more
Setting a Holiday Table: White and Gold Tablescape
Are you ready for the holidays? Are you doing any entertaining? Here's some tabletop inspiration for you. We've used gold as a theme color and added some additional touches. For my recent holiday party I went for a metallic theme. It is classic and modern and I want to share ...read more
Everything You Need to Know About Giving Gift Cards
Once considered impersonal, today gift cards are perceived by millions of consumers as practical, convenient and the perfect holiday gift. In fact, gift cards continue to top holiday wish lists for the eighth year in a row with expected spending on these plastic presents to ...read more
DIY Gingerbread House #TargetHoliday
The holiday cooking season has officially struck our house. While I love to cook, during this time of year the cooking gets a lot more sweet with baking cookies on the top of our list. One of our other favorite sweet traditions is to make a gingerbread house. Normally I opt ...read more
Tips for Shooting Great Holiday Videos
More and more families and mixing up how they send their well wishes to friends and families. One idea that we love is the holiday video. To help us out, we are enlisted some tips from the Vimeo Video School about some tips to create your perfect holiday video. Vimeo's Ten Tips ...read more
Wine and Cheese Pairings for the Holidays
Are you getting ready to host a holiday party? We discovered the best ways to entertain without breaking the bank by featuring a delicious selection of cheeses and wines from Walmart. Check out some of these affordable and fun options that are sure to be a hit at your next ...read more
Candlewick Press Presents Peppa Pig for the Holidays
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