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Our skin is a window into our body’s internal condition and mirrors the external environment. It’s also our first defense against microbes, chemicals, and UV rays, and regulates our body temperature. But impaired skin—rashy, raw, red, sores or blisters—is not only uncomfortable, ...read more

Child birth--it's no walk in the park... And the recovery? Well, I wouldn't quite call that a picnic either.  I've now endured three vaginal births, and while they've all been very different experiences, they all have one thing in common: squeezing out a babe doesn't not hurt. ...read more

Cinco de Mayo is mañana, and we're excited to celebrate with chips, guac, and festive drinks. It's going to be one heck of a Sunday Fun-Day, and we've rounded up three fizzy and fabulous cocktail recipes to make the fiesta extra fun! Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 2 parts Blanco Tequila½ ...read more

One of the best parts of living in NYC is all the cute restaurants. I do like to cook for the family, but I also love a good date night that involves someone else cooking for me. I just tested out the Seated Restaurant App and am sharing my review. Get the seated app here ...read more

I never take being healthy for granted. When I put my head on my pillow at the end of the day, I do a gratitude check. My family's health is always at the top of the list. But things happen. And we moms know how delicate our family's health can be. That's where CharMed ...read more

If April flowers bring May showers, we should be reaping the rewards any day now. And dryer, sunnier, warmer weather can't come soon enough. I don't know about you, but I'm desperate for some Vitamin D and Vitamin Sea!  I had a baby six weeks ago--so I'm finally emerging from my ...read more

I'm not even close to my kids driving yet, but I'm already stressing about all the distractions they will be faced with when they hit the road. And, frankly, they're not the only ones I worry about. I know my loved ones, and even, myself, need to make sure we're vigilant about ...read more

With storm season about to bear down on much of the country, now is a good time to get your family disaster plans in order. Once a storm comes and floods set in, for example, it's too late to prepare. Take it from a girl who's lived through a major storm or two, plus a flood that ...read more

With Earth Day coming up tomorrow, I've been taking the past week to talk about ways we can take care of our planet with my kiddos. We do things like recycle, try not to be wasteful with water and the like, but Earth Day is always a good reminder to brainstorm other ways we could ...read more

This year, my girly girl wanted a L.O.L Surprise Doll themed party and I happily obliged ‘cuz just LOOK at these adorable, toys! What’s not to love? They are miniature and fabulous just like HER! If you are as obsessed about these collectibles as we are, or know someone who is, ...read more

I just started my Skip Lunch Fight Hunger team. My goal is to raise $500 for City Harvest to help feed New York City’s hungry children and their families. I've been working with City Harvest for the past year as a volunteer and advocate. It's nice to use my so-called influence ...read more

When the hubs and I seriously starting considering granting our kiddos' wish for a dog, we didn't come to the decision without a good amount of deliberation. And once we decided that we could handle all the responsibility that comes with being a dog owner, we set about ...read more

Do you love a good taco Tuesday feast? Or maybe you're planning a fun Cinco de Mayo taco party for the family. Either way, a few festive serving pieces can turn even the most quotidian midweek taco meal into a party. I've put together a busy mom's guide to creating an easy taco ...read more

Building up your holiday decorations collection can take quite a long time and take up a quite lot of space. Since Christmas is when I go craziest with my decorating, I like to be a little more low key with the other holidays. That's not to say that I don't want to jazz up our ...read more

Easter has always been one of my favorite holidays. The traditions, the flowers, the colors, the EGGS...It's all just so fun! And one of my family's favorite things to do for Easter is decorate eggs. No year is the same and the more creative our eggs are, the better. We've made ...read more

'Tis the season of family vacations and this travel lovin' mama couldn't be more excited! Who's with me?! If you've already had your spring break, summer and all its vacay opportunities will be here before you know it, so let's get prepared now shall we? I'm sure we're not the ...read more

Self care has become such a buzz word lately hasn't it? In fact, it's become such a focus, that it can leave some of us feeling guilt about not practicing self care. And that is the exact opposite of what any of us over worked moms need. Am I right? So, let's try to set aside any ...read more

It's that time of year again. Summer camp sign ups are rolling out and us parents have to make some important decisions about how our kids are going to spend their summer. It can be particularly tough if we have little ones who are new to sleepaway camp, for instance,  and even ...read more

Anyone who knows me even a little knows I am a huge tea drinker. Sipping coffee seems appealing and I totally respect all the mamas out there who need the caffeine jolt each day. But soothing tea is the way I start my day. And I've been reading up on the health benefits of tea. ...read more

There isn't much else as exciting in a child's life as getting a new puppy. My kids had literally begged me for years before we finally took the puppy plunge ourselves. And, while dog ownership can be challenging, we wouldn't change a second of it. Our fur baby has brought so ...read more

Considering all the tasks a mom has to do, it may not be surprising that according to a survey of 1,000 moms commissioned by H&R Block, 2 in 5 mothers feel overwhelmed during tax season. In fact, one-third of moms surveyed would rather watch their child’s favorite show on repeat ...read more

I was sure that this time, I'd go early. Baby would spontaneously come--fast and furious-- and likely in the middle of the night (you know, for dramatic effect). I was positive we'd be in business a couple days shy of 40 weeks.  This was my third pregnancy after all; and my other ...read more

How to practice gratitude is something that most of us focus on around the holidays. Thanksgiving always reminds us to count our blessings, but it can be hard to keep our eye on the thankfulness prize all year. It doesn't have to be that way however. A simple shift in our ...read more

Is your kiddo in the picky stage of eating? Boy can I relate. There is plenty more on my kids' "I won't eat that" lists than the "I will." So, I'm always looking for new ideas for how to pack more nutrition into kid friendly meals. With my finicky eaters, those meals have to be ...read more

One of the most important things you can do for your child while they are undergoing orthodontic treatment is helping them follow a consistent oral care regimen. From forbidden foods, to brushing and flossing, Manhattan orthodontist Dr. Janet Stoess-Allen was kind enough to share ...read more

Raise your hand if you're ready for warmer weather?! If you're not one of our friends who live down south and are already experiencing balmy temps, you're probably counting down the days until real spring weather arrives! Well, never fear. We have some fresh spring cocktails that ...read more

A few months ago a new puppy joined our family. And while my husband had a dog as a kiddo, the children and I were newbies at the whole dog ownership thing. So, as you can imagine, I scoured the internet for as many tips for bringing home a new puppy that I could find. It turns ...read more

Spring is the perfect time to plan outside activities with the kiddos. Who better than Joanna Gaines to inspire us to play in the dirt? In this new release, We Are the Gardeners, Joanna and her kids explore all the wonders found in the garden. Here's a sneak peek into the book, ...read more

This post was sponsored by the Italian Trade Agency as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I’m of the firm belief that you can’t be any good in a relationship if you don’t also focus on yourself. That means ...read more

Okay, as I write this the true countdown is on. T-minus 14 hours until I'm scheduled to show up at my local hospital for an induction. (Ugh, this stubborn baby is just too cozy in mah belly and the doctors want her out!)  So, yeah, t's gonna be a busy couple of days... of waiting ...read more

March isn't always forgiving. The days are long and cold, and a seemingly endless winter can lead to cabin fever. You might be itching for an escape--a physical vacation, a mental getaway, a transformative trip. While you can't transport yourself to Hawaii just yet, you can ...read more

I don't have any Irish blood in me, but my kids do. They're mutts, but as far as I'm concerned on St. Patrick's Day, they'll rock Kiss Me, I'm Irish green tees and eat all the gold coins and dyed pancakes and Shamrock Shakes. As for me? You can find me, gorging on my mom's famous ...read more

We celebrate womankind every day here at Momtrends. Nicole built this business to help other moms--to find and curate solutions for problems she, herself, encountered on a daily basis (from fashion conundrums to childcare dilemmas) and to share her story with a community of ...read more

I was excited to tell my kids they were getting a baby sister. I was eager to see their reactions and field their questions. But, mostly, I was pumped to capture our candid conversation on camera... and, boy, am I glad I did! It was honest and hilarious and epic--and I seriously ...read more