Kids

So many of us parents are now required to coordinate various schedules, activities and of course, help with homework. I've come up with some homework station inspiration for us all. Setting up and creating an organized home with a separate work space for children aids parents in ...read more

The holidays are here, and we're been enjoying all the seasonal eats and treats. To mix things up, we recently opened our Oktoberfest flavor kit from RawSpiceBar. Inside were 3 packages of spices to make your own German inspired dinner for the family. Of course, we cooked it all ...read more

One of our favorite spring desserts is carrot cake. While cake is fun, cupcakes have really become quite popular recently to be served at parties and family get-togethers. The bottom line? They aren't just for the kids anymore! Related: Best Easter Desserts The Most Delicious ...read more

We still in the early days of "social distancing" and the resulting homeschooling of our children. It's Day 4, so I'm trying not to get too excited or cocky about how well my kids are adjusting--because, let's face it: they're going to have their highs and lows and so am I. ...read more

Fairy Gardens are a whimsical way to provoke creativity and add a little magic to your home. With some simple supplies (all found at the dollar store!) you can make a beautiful fairy garden for your spritely friends to have Easter brunch with you. Related: Three free Easter ...read more

Who is in the mood to make lemonade out of the current lemons we are dealing with? I'm waving my hand in the air and tomorrow my kiddos will be trying something new. Socialsklz offers kids 5-12 free online workshops on manners each day at 2pm EST. March Free Online Schedule  For ...read more

I'm running out of ideas here, friends. We're on Day 3 of "social distancing" and let's just say I don't have a second career as a homeschool mama-teacher. This gig is challenging.  To add fuel to the fire, there's the fact that I don't have a lot of "things" for the kiddos to ...read more

I'm so thrilled companies like PBS and The National Wildlife Federation are helping families with free activities. Today, the NWF broke down the paywall to Ranger Rick. From now until June 30th, 2020 families can get complimentary access to Ranger Rick online and the digital ...read more

My six year old came home from school yesterday excitedly, happily, frantically ranting and raving about catching a leprechaun. He had a master plan that involved trap doors, security cameras, and flashing lights.  Related: Craft a lucky bottle necklace Clearly, Imma have to rein ...read more

Deep breath. It's your job as mom to keep things running at home even with a health crisis. Here at Momtrends HQ we are acutely aware of your pain. Both kids are out of school indefinitely and all activities are called off. To keep sane, I'm sharing my top 7 ways to keep your ...read more

Whew! After that winter we can sure use a smile. Thankfully there's a holiday coming up that is all about fun and doesn't involve large crowds or shopping. April Fool's Day is in a few days, and we've gathered up six of our favorite fun, funny, and harmless pranks to pull on your ...read more

While it's only March, here is the scoop on boy and girl baby names stealing the show in 2020. Names.org today released predictions for the Most Popular Baby Names of 2020. New entries in the top 10 for boys this year includes Henry and Alexander, while Mila cracked the top 10 ...read more

It's hard to compete with screentime, but it can be done. A new book, A Sparrow’s Tale, from author and musician Joe Petrucelli, offers kids the chance to reconnect with imagination and wonder. We're excited to partner with the author on an awesome launch giveaway. If you enjoy ...read more

March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb, right? Welcome to a confusing month! The weather is going to be all over the map here on the east coast, but that's okay--if it means spring is approaching! Yes, the official countdown is on, and we're ready for longer, sunnier ...read more

Running is one of my passions and I'm thrilled that my 12 year old daughter has gotten hooked on the sport too. I have three tips for getting girls into running and I'm sharing them in the hopes that you will hit the road with your daughters this spring.  Three Mom Tested Tips ...read more

It's a new year. It's the time to break out the planners and make resolutions to do better, to be better. Better parents, better friends, better to ourselves and better to our spouse. Related: Simple Ways to Engage in Self Care this Month.  My husband and I both work and our ...read more

My baby girl will be a whole 12 months olds in just a few weeks--a year! I can hardly believe it. I am loving this interactive phase we're in; she's playful and silly and full of mischief and fun; but I have to admit, I'm simultaneously a little sad to see the "baby-baby" stage ...read more

We're passing on a little piece of that magic to you. This month's printable is meant to fold over a ziplock bag and be used for holding treats for friends. One of my favorite memories is volunteering in a kindergarten classroom on St. Patricks Day. The kids went out for recess ...read more

I had the pleasure of being the secret reader in my daughter's pre-K class this week. I can't even tell you the look of sheer delight on my little one's face when I magically appeared in front of the famous smart board. I've never felt so famous or flattered. (Imma soak it in ...read more

Holi is a Spring festival also known as the Festival of Colors! What: Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the end of winter (white), the beginning of spring (colorful) and the victory of good over evil. It's a great opportunity to play, laugh, forgive and repair ...read more

My little guy is starting to get to the age that we've been having more playdates and planning more activities to do with friends. He's starting to become more artistic and loves to color and paint with his sister. I recently invited over some of my friends and their kiddos for a ...read more

It's Dr. Seuss week at my four year old's school! We're super excited to celebrate, but we got lucky enough to help put together this super fun, whimsical Dr. Seuss party recently. With bright colors, fun characters and Dr. Seuss themed party supplies, this party is almost as ...read more

We aren't out of the winter cold yet, but don't fret we will soon be featuring oodles of spring coverage in the works to brighten up your day. For now we are talking about sickness and flu prevention. Stay healthy with these top tips from health experts. And if it's too late, ...read more

In gearing up for Valentine's Day here's an easy hair style for little girls. I promise I am not a master at braiding hair so don't let the braids deter you from trying. Your girls will be the talk of the class! I've created this easy Valentine's Day braid for my daughter and ...read more

We love that Valentine's Day falls on the weekend this year. It means we get to spend the whole day with our little loves and we're excited about that! I got to thinking about different ways I could celebrate with my kids this year. I came up with the idea of having a mini ...read more

My poor little guy's attendance record has taken a hard hit this past month. He was just out for a whole week with a mystery virus, and now he's got the flu. Suffice to say, school can wait. I've got to get this dude healthy and happy and strong again. But a 104-degree fever will ...read more

We are getting ready for the day of love. With Valentine's Day fast approaching, we have been searching for some super adorable printables. Check out some of our favorites that are super easy to pin, share, and enjoy. I know many mons will feel the crunch of ordering custom cards ...read more

I just love seeing all the Valentine's Day cards at the store and we love making homemade ones too. There is such a selection of them for kids to pick out to give to their friends. We are making these Cupid's Arrow Valentines for our kids to pass out to their friends. We even ...read more

Whether you're in it for the game or the party - everyone loves a great game day bash! Since we've got kids, when it comes to watching football we try to make it a family affair. We put together our favorite party tips to tell you how to throw a game day party the while family ...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

Cheating in sports is a hot button issue these days with major headlines hitting the news.  But what if you catch your kid cheating in the middle of the big game, or see a child from the other team cheating when the ref’s back is turned? How can you respond in an approachable and ...read more

My little lady is about to graduate "the threes." Next year, she'll be in a "fours" program, and so this summer will be devoted to potty training! Her birthday falls on the district cusp, so even though I probably will have her in an extra year of pre-K, it's time she stops using ...read more

We kicked off the holiday season a few weekends ago with a family outing to see Disney on Ice. The 2019 show was themed around "Road Trip Adventures," with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and pals heading out of town to visit a few recognizable (if not realistically driveable) ...read more

Holiday celebrations abound... I don't know about you, but just about every day in the merry month of December is booked with festive parties and celebratory concerts and holly-jolly seasonal activities. Oh what fun, indeed!  Enter the Tea Collection $250 Giveaway I love this ...read more