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Recently, my family and I enjoyed a week-long stay at a premier resort in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. We make an annual trip there and love every second we get to soak up the sun and sand. This year, I enjoyed a delightful and crisp cocktail sitting by the pool. It was a ...read more

As we have been sharing, it is Back to School time for many of us and for many of you as well. We personally have nearly another month to go, but we have really started to think about the first day back and getting ready for another successful school year.  This year is extra ...read more

Looking for secrets, tips, and expert advice for girls about growing up? We recently chatted with author Adah Nuchi about her new release Bunk 9's Guide to Growing Up which is now available wherever books are sold!  1. What inspired you to write Bunk 9’s Guide to Growing Up?The ...read more

Let me ask you a question. Do you put enough focus on your marriage or relationship with your partner? If you didn't immediately answer yes, the answer is probably no. I've certainly been guilty of not nurturing my marriage enough at times. I think most of us can say that. So, ...read more

Have you always wanted a nice fire pit setup, but haven't gotten around to putting one together? Well, never fear. I'm going to share some easy, budget friendly fire pit ideas with you today! Fall's cooler temps will be here before you  know it, so let's get ready now shall we? I ...read more

There is something about caramel that I simply can't resist. So, I am most definitely firmly in the caramel lovers camp! If we're talking about salted caramel, that's even better! And we all know how well salted caramel goes with apples. I have no plans on waiting until it's ...read more

It’s that time of the year again...back-to-school season is nearly upon us and with that comes the dreaded school supply list. I don’t know how it is in your neck of the woods, but in mine we get a very specific supply list that can get pretty lengthy. Not that I’m ...read more

Looking for a summer read with heart and humor? Check out Lori Foster's new release, Cooper's Charm, available now wherever books are sold. 1. What inspired you to write Cooper’s Charm?We used to park our RV at a resort just like Cooper’s Charm, in the location I described for ...read more

We would all love to hop on a plane this afternoon and head off to a tropical hideaway for some r&r, right? Sadly, that is rarely possible for most of us. Trips like that take planning and a good amount of vacation time and money. And while they are quite common destinations for ...read more

Here in the Big Apple we make the most of our summer days because we know that soon enough we'll be contending with winter storms and snowfall. We spend a lot of time outdoors and if you're a contact lenses wearer like me, the very lenses that are supposed to make life more ...read more

Who wants to add some new ways to eat peaches to their summer menu? I don't know about you, but I'm always looking for new and exciting ways I can incorporate my favorite fruit into my summer diet. Because if there is one fruit, besides watermelon, that totally embody summer for ...read more

Do you want to know how to curb your appetite with plant-based supplements? I knew you would! I’m sure I’m not the only mama who gets the munchies in the evening. And ever since I got the flu earlier this year, those munchies have become more of a problem. You see, I got back to ...read more

We did it! We finished the Tough Mudder 5K Challenge! I joined three friends to take on the course in Long Island and we had a blast. And we got really, really muddy. And we learned we CAN do really hard things. I want more friends to do this and I'm going to give you tips for ...read more

It's World Breastfeeding Week and we are here to support all mamas that make the choice to breastfeed. I became a mama over 10 years ago and while I was pregnant I made the decision that I would breastfeed my child. I tried to read as much literature as I could and ask my ...read more

Don't miss out on this summer's most addictive read from Michele Campbell, author of It's Always the Husband. Pick up a copy of She Was the Quiet One now available wherever books are sold!  1. What inspired you to write She Was the Quiet One?My first psychological thriller, It’s ...read more

Could your children use some more fruit in their lives? That's a big 10-4 over here. What if I told you, that you could serve up 100% fruit, literally nothing else added, in frozen pop form? You're all in right? I knew you would be! I was ready to make my new favorite treat a ...read more

This post is sponsored by Trademore. I was paid for this post. Who wants to know how to get a smart device for less? Well, actually...Let me first ask you this. Is your kiddo smart device obsessed? Obviously right? Yeah, mine too. We’ve had a vast array of tablets over the ...read more

This has been a transition summer for our family. Without sharing too much that isn't mine to share, we have a lot of change on the horizon. One way to deal with this is to dig my heels in and fight it. I'm attempting to do it the other way. The best I can do is work on me and be ...read more

Recently I took an impromptu trip to my local Total Wine. I really shouldn't be allowed in that store. I feel like I went home with half the store, lol. Do you have that one store you know you should avoid?So many wonderful rose', champagne, and wine choices! And the syrups, my ...read more

Our summer vacation is in full swing, but some part of me is always making mental notes about Back to School readiness. I am constantly making lists of appointments I need to cover, staples that need updating and of course, new looks for the new year. For us, fashionable eyewear ...read more

For many families, summer means travel. The kiddos are out of school and it is a time to take a breather and get away. This summer we decided to stay local and play tourist in our own city. Since we live right outside one of the greatest cities in the world, touring our own ...read more

Let’s talk about why I plan on wearing white all summer long...But first, let’s talk about why I’ve been avoiding my favorite white pieces until now... Have you ever thought twice about wearing white during a certain time of the month? Haven’t we all? In fact, as I’ve gotten ...read more

Have you ever tried a Paloma?  If not, you should the first chance you get.  It's layered pink fizzy yumminess should be enjoyed by all at least once.  And, with National Tequila Day coming up the 24th, it's the perfect reason to whip up a batch of Paloma's and catch up with your ...read more

We live close to an arboretum and we visit the beautiful grounds on the regular. Walking the property showers us with a renewed sense of calm and peace, and the visual beauty brings about a renewed sense of positivity in each of us. I love to bring nature's beauty indoors and ...read more

If you’re a new parent, almost everything your baby does raises some sort of question. When I brought my little newborn baby boy home from the hospital, I had to stop myself from calling the doctor's office for every little cough and poop and gurgle. (I texted instead--our ...read more

Storm season is scary enough for people who understand what's going on around them. Can you imagine the anxiety it must induce in dogs and other animals? While no one is immune from the devastation of a natural disaster, preparing before a storm hits is key to keeping everyone in ...read more

Calling all Chicago mamas, preggos, and perspective parents!The second annual Chicago Baby Show is coming to the Navy Pier on August 25 and 26. A family-friendly jamboree of big brands, classes, seminars, guest speakers, and giveaways, the Chicago Baby Show will welcome thousands ...read more

Are you a road trip lovin' family? Then you need to know about what I consider road trip essentials for kids. My family is big on road trips and after many years of road tripping to the mountains with our wee ones, we've honed in on our go-to road trip must-haves. And we love ...read more

Join us for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat on Tuesday, July 17th at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT. Get your questions ready for bestselling co-authors Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke as we discuss their new release, Girls' Night Out. Whether it’s on your smartphone, tablet, or computer, ...read more

Mojitos are classic Cuban drinks that are as refreshing as they are delicious. Traditionally, the recipe is a combination of lime, mint, sugar, white rum, and club soda. Together these ingredients combine to create a fizzy magical elixir to help you conquer the hottest days of ...read more

My sister makes a mean key lime pie with a graham cracker crust. It's one of my favorite summer desserts because of the sweet, tart, tangy and refreshing filling. But the truth is: it'd be nothing without that amazing buttery bottom layer. Rather than buying a store-bought pie ...read more

Who could use some helpful road-trip safety tips? I know we're not the only road-trip lovin' fam out there! In fact, we take off on an epic road trip every summer. Blue Ridge Mountains is our happy place, so we always try to make it up there at least once in the summertime. And ...read more

While everyone is celebrating July Fourth, I'm quietly enjoying a secondary holiday over here: National Caesar Salad Day. Caesar salad is my favorite somewhat guilty pleasure appetizer. On one hand, it's a salad so it's gotta be considered a health food, right? On the other hand, ...read more

There's something magical professional fireworks. Every Fourth of July, we take the kids to our beach, where we, not only see the local show, but also catch a faraway glimpse of the surrounding towns' explosive productions. It's an incredible sight to be seen, and it's especially ...read more