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Best Home Gifts for Your Ski Family
If your family loves to ski, we've got ideas on how to spread holiday cheer to your family with our fun gifts designed to bring the family together to play or snuggle. This season, we’re making it easy to find thoughtful gifts that bring comfort, joy, and a dash of mountain magic ...read more
Pumpkin Pie Cold Brew Cocktail
This cocktail combines some of my absolute favorite fall flavors! I typically stick to cold brew during the warmer months, but it just goes so well with this pumpkin pie liqueur. So creamy and flavorful, I know you will fall for this Pumpkin Pie Cold Brew cocktail just like I ...read more
Amazon Prime Deals for Ski Moms
Fall is in full swing. In between all the back to school stuff, I'm not taking much time out of my life to comparison shop online, but when Amazon alerts me about deals like these, I take notice. I'm rounding up some of my favorites to share with you for your pre-season ski ...read more
Say goodbye to dry spring skin with Hey Dewy humidifier
Where I live, spring means dryness. Dry skin, dry hair, dry hands. Dry throat, nose and eyes. Between the temperature fluctuation of rain, sun and cruel spring winds – not to mention allergies and the occasional spring cold – and I am always looking for ways to battle dryness. ...read more
Get healthy meat delivered to your home to make meal prep easy
Moving to Vermont meant gaining many things and losing many things. It's been a learning experience to find my place here. I gained a great outdoor life and lost access to amazing restaurants and grocery stores. I've added a few things to make this transition easier--more skis ...read more
Favorite Single Serve Espresso Maker
As a late in life coffee drinker, I am excited to be joining the ranks of those who love this rich and dark drink. For me, quality really matters, I'm not someone who drinks multiple cups of coffee in a day. I'm more about quality thank quantity. That's where the Tchibo comes in, ...read more
2023 Best Holiday Gifts for Mom
Whew, it's been a minute and the moms all need to be celebrated. Many of the moms we know are working hybrid schedules and taking on more responsibilities than ever. Many of us are sandwiched between taking care of kids AND our parents. In a nutshell, moms need to be celebrated ...read more
Digital Family Calendar the Ultimate Organizational Tool
The ultimate mom organizer has arrived! Meet the HEARTH Display. I've been using this digital home hub for months and it's been a game changer. My family has started to rely on this tool instead of me to become more independent. It's been lightening my load. Get the Hearth ...read more
Classic Thanksgiving Recipe: Green Bean Casserole
With 30 million green bean casseroles set to appear on Thanksgiving, I thought we could check in on the results of a fun holiday survey: "New York is ranked #20 in the U.S. for love of green bean casserole, according to the Del Monte GreenBean Index." Where does your state rank? ...read more
Cinnamon Roll Turkeys
Gobble gobble! The kiddos wake up on Thanksgiving morning with energy and excitement for the day ahead. Before you watch the parade or head out on a family 5K, whip up a crafty-cute breakfast your kids will absolutely adore. These sweet cinnamon roll turkeys taste good and look ...read more
Holiday Hot Apple Cider Nog
Looking for something a little different to serve this holiday season? Skip the traditional eggnog and instead serve up a batch of this hot apple cider nog - all the creamy goodness that you love of eggnog but with the added sweetness and seasonal touch of hot apple cider. ...read more
Our Favorite Fall Wreath Picks for Your Home
I'm currently swooning over all the doors I see on Pinterest. Their autumnal perfection is enviable. But I'm here to tell you that all your picturesque dreams are about to come true with these two easy fall wreaths. In addition to the DIY options, we've got five ready-to-go ...read more
Fuss-Free Ways to Use Vintage China
China offers a beautifully simple way to recapture elegance in everyday living. You can use it every time you dine and entertain, and even use it to elevate the sparkle of your home décor. It's time to stop saving the prettiest piece you own and put them to work. Here are seven ...read more
Apple Cider Donuts Recipe
It's my favorite time of the year: fall! As soon as I hear that my local pick-your-own farms have apples ready for picking, I pack my family up and we are in the orchards. I just adore the smell of the apples. This time of the year really evokes feelings of being warm and cozy. ...read more
First Timer's Guide to Doing Laundry
I have a daughter at boarding school who has been texting me this morning to help her figure out where the laundry pod goes in the washing machine. She felt silly asking, but I told her that we are all beginners at one time or another. To help her and other first timer's, I have ...read more
Excavations Book Review and Author Interview
I love books, especially in the summer. With a looser schedule, I find I have more time to read. I think I got my love of books from my mom. She's an avid reader (though I wish, how I wish, she wouldn't save all the paperbacks after she reads them!) and she's always recommending ...read more
Best TRX Video Workouts for Beginners
I was listening to the Armchair Expert Podcast a few weeks ago with Dr. Peter Attia (Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity), a physician, podcaster, and author who helps train people to age. The idea is you train NOW for the things you want to do when you are 60, 70, 80 and ...read more
How to Style Your College Dorm Room
Ah, college. I remember the days of dorm room living where I could outstretch my arms in my tiny New York City "apartment" and touch both walls. But those walls were mine! And the little bit of freedom that was bestowed upon me in my new home was glorious. I took advantage of ...read more
The Best Frozen Sourdough Bread You'll Ever Eat
Ok, so I love to cook and I love to bake, but the one thing I cannot do is to make bread from scratch. While other moms were using sour dough starter, I was taking a pass on that trend. I don't have time for kitchen science experiments on top of everything else I have going on. ...read more
Organizing a Successful Yard Sale
What is one man's junk is another man's treasure. --Unknown Now is the perfect time of year to clean your living space. It's a great time to organize some of the areas within your home that contain items that are no longer serving any real purpose other than taking up ...read more
Easy Fruit Cobbler Recipe
One of my favorite things about summer is the wonderful fresh fruit that's available. Peaches, plums, strawberries, blueberries, watermelon...I gorge myself all summer and weep when the season is over. One of my favorite things ways to eat fruit (besides fresh) is to bake it into ...read more
When it's time to update your mattress
Getting a good night's rest plays a crucial role in every aspect of my life. It helps me parent better, stay healthy and be productive at work. I have been struggling to get comfortable every night for a few months now and I have tried everything except changing my mattress. That ...read more
What you Need to Know About Ticks this Summer
Spring has officially arrived and families are enjoying time outdoors. Unfortunately, ticks are out in full force as well. Tick expert, Dr. Thomas Mather and Equip-4-Ticks Resource Center have compiled helpful tips on how to conduct a proper tick check on yourself, kids, and ...read more
Celebrate National Fondue Day
Did you know that April 11th is National Cheese Fondue Day, a time to fire up the fondue pots for food, fun and good conversation? To celebrate, Emmi Roth USA, whose Original Cheese Fondue is made using the traditional Swiss recipe, shared the must-know fon-DO's of fondue ...read more
Spring Blooms and Inspired Centerpieces
Spring flowers are in full bloom! Everywhere I turn I see a bounty of stunning colors and shapes and sizes. The scenic seasonal ambiance is abundant and beautiful. The pique of the season is stunning but fleeting. Thankfully, April Showers bring May flowers--so we still have ...read more
Best Gear for a Workout From Home
If you work from home, you know that there are a number of benefits and hardships to having an office at home. Benefits include not having a commute, being able to swing out and pick up my kids from school and getting “work dressed” from the waist up. I've gathered a few new ...read more
Best Craft and Hobby Books for Winter Fun
With the shorter days and longer nights in these cold winter months, now is the best time of year for crafts and hobbies. Whether your fancy is knitting, jewelry, woodworking, or scrapbooking, there is an abundance of hot releases available to assist you in fine-tuning your ...read more
No Bake Valentine's Day White Chocolate Bark
One of the sweetest things about Valentine's Day is giving a gift to show your love and appreciation. Over the years, chocolate has become synonymous with the holiday. Some versions can be quite serious and grown-up, what we have in mind is playful, colorful and sweet. This easy ...read more
Low Sugar Banana Muffins
Sharing recipes and healthy meal solutions for our kids is one of our Momtrends' missions. This week we're featuring a Low Calorie Banana Muffin recipe that's ideal for tucking into lunch boxes or for an after school treat. Related: Throw a pancake party Why Bananas? Here are ...read more
Pancake Party: 7 Ways to Celebrate National Pancake Day
Sundays were made for pancakes… and pajamas… and an endless cups of coffee. Yes, that pretty much describes my ideal weekend scenario. Throw in an afternoon nap, and I’m a happy mama. Related: five ways to improve your avocado toast While my kids don’t always (or ever) ...read more
The Best High-Chairs for Baby 2023
A good high chair needs to offer a perfect blend of function and fashion. Here's why: With the exception of perhaps your stroller, the high chair is one of the most visible pieces of baby gear you'll buy. Nobody misses it when they're at your house unless it's stowed in the ...read more
Hot Buttered Rum Recipe and Mocktail
Looking for a classic way to warm up this winter? Try ourHot Buttered Rum recipe and mocktail. This drink is so creamy and delicious. I love all the flavors of the spices and rum together. I feel like I should be sipping it in front of a fireplace or building a snowman with the ...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
DIY Country Soup Dry Mix
Food expert Andrea Astrachan inspires moms to creatively prepare for the season that can drain our energy and wallets. She shared a fun gift to make and give. Gather the ingredients and spend an afternoon making these pretty mason jar gifts. The soup mix really inspired me to ...read more
Home Edit You Need a Bar Cart
We made it!Yes kids, we made it through the first holiday of the holiday season. Technically yes, Halloween is a holiday but it's not one of the BIG holidays. In my household, Halloween usually entails sitting around with a bottle of wine, shooing teenagers with pillowcase candy ...read more
Low Fat and Short on Time Lasagna Recipe
What are your big challenges with nightly meals? Making them healthy? Tasty? Meals that cook quickly for busy nights? All of the above? Tania N. Boughton, author of Eating Light, Done Right: Simply Sinless Recipes from the Single Mom Next Door, offers a great new cookbook ...read more
Five Cheese Tortellini in Parmesan Broth Recipe
Looking for a new recipe for dinner? Enjoy this easy and comforting meal that both you and your kids will love. I love this recipe because it requires few fresh ingredients, most of them are pantry staples. It makes a hearty mid-week meal if you ad a salad or some steamed ...read more
2022 Best Holiday Gifts For Your Dog
Our pets...fluffy little friends...our "fur-babies"...It's clear that we love our pets. I mean, who could resist this face? Last year we spent over $60 billion dollars on them which is more than we spent on ourselves at the salon. It's pretty clear that we care about our pets ...read more
Cinnamon Raisin Muffins with Streusel Topping Recipe
Gluten-free eating can be challenging for the best of us, but especially those cooking for kids who hate missing out on favorites such as pizza or desserts. The Cooking Light Gluten-Free Cookbook takes up this challenge and responds with 150 taste tested, gluten free recipes, ...read more
A Few Reasons to Consider Downsizing Your Home
In case you haven’t noticed, there is a real emphasis lately on the value of acquiring experiences instead of things. The point is to have the money to be able to travel or attend events, go back to school or play more sports. None of these things can be accomplished if your only ...read more
Pomegranate Stuffed Squash Recipe
The holidays are fast approaching. October is over, Halloween is here, and—ready or not—the countdown to “the most wonderful time of the year” is officially on. Ah! It’s an equally exciting and stressful. There are travel itineraries to be booked, turkeys to be thawed, parades ...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
Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Recipe Kids Love
My daughter loves to help cook in the kitchen. Mostly she helps with dessert or snacks or lunch on the weekends. But now that summer is in full swing she's been home with me and we've been cooking more together. We recently cooked up our Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo for dinner ...read more
Halloween Candy and Wine Pairings
Are you looking for Halloween candy and wine pairings?! Look no further! As a parent, you're probably on trick-or-treating duty later—either traipsing around the neighborhood with your kids or handing out candy to all the little ghouls and goblins that come to your door. You're ...read more
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Parmesan and Prosciutto Toast
Nashville star Kimberly Williams-Paisley may play a drama queen on Nashville, but in real life she embraces moderation. Last week I sat down for a chat with Kimberly and got to nibble on dark chocolate while learning about the fine art of moderation. She shared a fall Creamy ...read more
Christmas Gingerbread Pancake Recipe
Pancakes are a typical breakfast in my house during the weekend. I love that we don't have to wolf down oatmeal or waffles, or forage on something quick like cereal. This is our time to relax and enjoy a treat together. To celebrate the Christmas season I made this Gingerbread ...read more
Classic Coconut Macaroon Recipe
We are big peanut butter fans in my house. I have also recently been into coconut oils that I have been using in oatmeal and smoothies. I recently tested out this dreamy blend that we have been enjoying in our sandwiches and for baking. This week we tested in a classic ...read more