Kids

With the summer winding down, you may be finishing up with your vacations and camps. For those moments of downtime, we still need to make sure that our homes are stocked with creative outlets for our kids. The new Stitch ‘N Style Fashion Studio by Cool Maker is a sewing machine ...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. Get ...read more

The new school year is just around the corner. One of the traditions I love most is the back to school photo. This fun cardboard craft is easy to make and will look awesome in those pictures. Let's get busy making a first day of school sign craft here. Related: How to make a ...read more

The new school year is already upon us, and that means big changes to the family routine and lots of new things on your to-do list. Kati Chevaux, organizational expert and editor at Cozi.com, the No. 1 online and mobile family calendar, recommends breaking down back-to-school ...read more

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 highchair is one of the most visible pieces of baby gear you'll buy. From roughly 5 months up to 2.5+ years, your child will use the high chair ...read more

Back-to-School can be a stressful time of year for parents, kids, and families across the country. The transition from a relaxing or busy summer, the pressures of a new school year, and adjusting to potential new friends and social circles can overwhelm children and adults alike. ...read more

If you are an American tennis-lover, you've likely known that Labor Day is dedicated to watching the US Open in Flushing Queens. I've been to the event a few times and it's awesome. This year will be a little different, and we're staying up to date on the event and family ...read more

A burger bar is a fun way to keep your BBQ simple and to turn dinner into a casual party. Giving your family or guests lots of options for toppings and condiments keeps everyone happy. Now that more and more families are staying in, this is the type of meal that feels special. ...read more

We've all had lots of things on our individual and collective plates. But keeping up with routine doctor's appointments? Well, that's one priority that many of us have bumped to the back burner in light of more pressing circumstances. But, regardless of the ongoing pandemic and ...read more

Wearing glasses makes life just a little more complicated and inconvenient for young children.  My daughter has been wearing glasses since she was two (amblyopia and strabismus) and I feel like I've spent a gajillion dollars on frames and lenses. I've learned a lot along the way ...read more

Recently, our family went to a local farm that was having a Peach Festival. We started our day off with peaches and pancakes and then we all hopped on tractors and rode out to the orchard to do our own peach picking! We turned those summer peaches into a delicious ice cream. I'm ...read more

There comes a certain age - maybe 3rd or 4th grade - where doing homework on the kitchen table isn't going to work as well anymore. Your child will want privacy to write, storage to hold rulers and protractors, and the space to spread out. There's no need to spend a fortune on ...read more

Crafting is going strong in our house during COVID. During COVID my teens tried some embroidery which got me thinking that most kids need basic sewing skills. I found the kits online with something for just about every age. Here are the ten best sewing kits we found online for ...read more

If you're like me, then you like to make cute and creative things to inspire wonder within your kids. I love making my kids fun food for the holidays or just as a surprise. But, I've been known to have a few Pinterest fails here and there. I like cute kid food that's actually ...read more

Camp Mom is in session. While my almost six year old big boy goes to our town's summer recreation program, my little lady bug is stuck at home with yours truly. She loves me and all, but I know my social butterfly would want to be playing and crafting and singing and running with ...read more

Happy Summer, campers! With the season in full swing, and an abundance of parties and gatherings, what better way to celebrate the great outdoors than with a camping-themed party? Check out our latest party in the It's a Party series, featuring a unique coffee bar with delicious, ...read more

There is something about camping that is just so much fun. Kids love it! We enjoy our family camping trips. Sleeping in tents under the stars, laughing by the campfire, catching fireflies, and eating s'mores late into the night. Not to mention being unplugged and spending good ...read more

Do you need some easy tips for a fun summer staycation with your family? Read on because we have loads of ideas in our latest edition of Momtrends MVP'S. We have fun products for everyone from babies to parents! Now a staycation might not be on your mind just yet because it is ...read more

Babies require a fair amount of gear, it can be expensive and time consuming to research and purchase everything you need to keep your child safe and happy. When they outgrow the strollers and gear, it can feel wasteful to toss out perfectly good items. I've got a great list of ...read more

It seems like all the summer holidays can use a great red, white and blue craft for the kids. This summer, we plan to keep the kids entertained with this kid's pom pom flag craft. It's easy and involves a bit of recycling too. Related: How to make your own dinosaur egg With ...read more

Are you on the hunt for a new lightweight stroller? Read below for our take on the best umbrella and travel strollers which both fall in the lightweight category. There is a difference and you may not need one of each, but I'll dig into which option is best for you a little ...read more

While I am loving the summer, I also have been having a hard time with that delicate balance when my daughter is out of school. We keep busy thanks to literally having everything at our doorstep in NYC, but there are days when we just relax and focus on creative play with Tegu ...read more

Play has so many important levels to it. Sure, it's a great idea to use play to keep kids busy and content, but it also helps children, particularly toddlers, figure out the world around them.  Toys can really help kids make order out of the universe. It has the potential to be ...read more

This year we're excited to start a fun new monthly series called "Kids in the Kitchen" where we'll be sharing tips, tools, kid friendly recipes and more for getting kids involved with cooking. To kick things off I'm sharing some kitchen tips for kids and a Kissy Cookie recipe. My ...read more

I love when my kids help me in the kitchen. But, having kids in the kitchen takes twice as long and let's be honest, it can be a messy business too. I'm getting them involved with some kid-friendly and yummy recipes like this caramel chocolate chip cookie recipe. Keep kid's ...read more

With summer fruits in abundance, we wanted to get the kiddos involved in creating a fun and colorful fruit salsa this summer. While I love having the kids help out in the kitchen, the idea of my little ones using knives scares me a little. I've got tools to make it easier to ...read more

As 2021 comes to a close, I thought it would be fun to revisit our very first Momtrends MVP’S baby post, double strollers. It just seemed fitting to end the year with more of our favorite double stroller recommendations being that the topic kicked off this whole series. Our best ...read more

Have a bookworm in the family? Or a struggling reader you want to encourage? Creating a cozy reading nook somewhere in your house is a great way to provide a dedicated space designed for digging into a good book. Here are the three elements of a good reading space and a few ...read more

With Summer in full swing, finding fun and affordable family activities to keep children entertained is likely at the top of every Mother's list. Creating fun outdoor activities with children is a great way to incorporate exercise and family bonding into Summer fun. A fun ...read more

There is nothing quite as precious as sleep. Am I right? I believe that statement applies to any stage in your life, but no more so than early on in your parenthood journey. Parents need sleep and babies need sleep. If the baby isn’t sleeping neither are the parents. So, having ...read more

As temperatures nationwide begin to heat up and Memorial Day approaches, we are all so excited for long days at the beach, pool parties and fun trips to the lake. While we love this time of year, we also can't forget about swimming safety - especially since drowning is the ...read more

I've been coveting this Eugenia Kim sun hat that's been all over Instagram for the past two months. With a wide-brim and the words "Do Not Disturb" embroidered on the front, it's the ideal accessory for a quiet day of reading on the beach. Built-in shade, some peaceful privacy, ...read more

We've got five affordable ways to make a focal wall in your child's nursery. We got these ideas from Nicole Abbot and thought they were awesome for today's DIY decorator. Related: 10 chandeliers for girl's Five Wall Decorating Ideas for the Nursery Decorating a nursery for baby ...read more

What could be more glamorous and magical than a chandelier lighting up a bedroom? We've found 10 Chandeliers for girls that we love. A light fixture can make a HUGE difference in the look of your little princess's room--from nursery to tweens, it's an essential design element. ...read more