holidays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

Check out Holiday Baking Must Haves by nicole feliciano at Mode This is a sponsored post. ...read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Are you hosting a New Year's Eve party and have guests with special dietary needs? From gluten-free to vegan to dairy-free, many people have these needs and to help you prepare meals for all of your guests, Max Hansen of Max Hansen Catering and Max Hansen Carversville Grocery ...read more

Here's wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas. We hope Santa left lots of goodies under your tree. ...read more

With Christmas just days away, last minute shoppers are scrambling to find unique gifts to bestow on their loved ones. Whether you’re in search of a stocking stuffer or a spectacular gift for under the tree, start a new tradition this year by surprising them with a literary ...read more

During the holiday season, everyone is concerned about gifts, decorations, food, and travel plans. While it’s great to have holiday spirit, it’s important to assess the health risks of holiday travel! According to the Transport Association of America (ATA), more than 206 ...read more