Living

Lockdown life wasn't easy for moms. If we were lucky enough to avoid COVID, we faced dozens of other hurdles. In addition to working remotely and overseeing school, many of us had our workout routines severely altered. According to the New York Times, many Americans packed on 2 ...read more

Nearly one half of what you send to the landfill can be composted, so with just a few minutes of work each week you can significantly lessen your environmental impact and increase the productivity of your garden! We're sharing some of our favorite kitchen composting bins and five ...read more

Taking charge of your family's health can feel like a big burden right now. We all have so much going on, I feel it too. But there are tools out there to help us get on the right track. Adding a FitTrack Beebo body composition scale to your home is a smart health decision that ...read more

A few days ago, a friend lovingly referred to me as a "shut-in."  I started to laugh, but then I stopped: "Wait, is that what I am now?" The truth is: while many others have ventured out and accepted the risks that come with living life and maintaining some semblance of normalcy ...read more

Congrats! Your turn is finally up, and your appointment is in the books. Who knew that the big braggable event of 2021 would be your first (and second!) COVID-19 vaccination.  It feels like we've all collectively and individually been waiting for this moment. It's a veritable ...read more

Mom life is the best life... Right? Well, it's certainly rewarding and exciting and challenging and exhausting and frustrating and totally mind boggling... and did I say exhausting yet? (I can't remember, I'm really tired today.) To get the message out there, we've rounded up ten ...read more

No gym? No problem! If you gave up your fitness membership this past year, you are not alone. Many of us have resorted to home workouts -- trying to do what we can to be active while stuck inside. You may love it, you may resent it; but, either way, you should try it. Because, it ...read more

My daughter's favorite thing to do everyday is dress up like a princess. Well...it's a toss up between princess and superhero. Maybe she should combine the two. Since we are knee-deep in dress up, I've learned how to fashion some simple, yet fancy hats called fascinators. Here's ...read more

My in-laws are in the horse-raising-and-racing business. It's a crazy, thrilling, and totally risky trade, but they absolutely love it. And I can understand why... The animals are stunning, the tracks are buzzing, and the races themselves are edge-of-your-seat exciting. One thing ...read more

Uh-oh, ladies, my roots are showing...my southern roots that is. Many of you many only think of drinking bourbon when watching the Kentucky Derby in May, but please reconsider. This bourbon peach thyme sweet tea cocktail screams summertime in the south.  A celebration of summer ...read more

You've probably heard one or two of us here at Momtrends protest our collective love for the graphic-tee trend. We like to wear our hearts on our sleeves and our emotions* on our chests. (*or motivational mantras/ playfully facetious jabs.) We think that drinking out of a graphic ...read more

Spring cleaning -- we have a love/hate relationship. It's so important to clear the cobwebs and deep scrub the crevices, but did you know that spring cleaning can also improve your mental health? If you've been sheltering in place for this past year, your home sanctuary may have ...read more

We're approaching 60-degree+ weather here in New York; and, after months of being stuck inside (because of the weather and COVID restrictions), we are super ready to rejoin civilization in a safe and delightful way. Step 1: Having alfresco cocktails with friends. Now that we can ...read more

Spring is here; time to get out in the dirt, and foster that green thumb! Want to get your kids excited about planting and growing and building beautiful gardens. We're sharing three child-friendly activities! DO YOU DIG IT: Start ‘em young! Kids as young as 18 months love ...read more

Spring break has arrived -- and many of us are staying home, hunkering down, and trying to stay sane. It's more of the same in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are going to do our best to make the most of it -- one movie night and ice cream sundae bar at a time. Enter: the ...read more

This week I have had sweets on the brain but I try to keep sweet treats and desserts relevantly healthy. This recipe for Raspberry Cream Over Bitter Pineapple was the perfect combination of sweets with a healthy focus thanks to the delicious summer fruits, lemon and cane sugar. ...read more

Ladies, I'm not sure about your neck of the woods, but where I am, spring has sprung. I'm not talking about slipping in quietly either. This warmer weather has me in the mood for a cocktail that's colorful and refreshing, this sparkling blood orange screwdriver cocktail is the ...read more

If your workouts are feeling stale, it might be time to shake things up and trying a new routine, a new piece of equipment, and a whole new vibe.  As moms, we often get stick to what works. Its hard enough to squeeze a 30-minute exercise session into a day, let alone try ...read more

Hydration is important for everyone -- whether you're actively on a health-conscious kick or just trying to get through a long day. And while we could all benefit from being more mindful of our water intake, this is especially true for expecting mamas. Your growing body and ...read more

Every day around 11:30 a.m., I bring my toddler upstairs for her nap. I tip-toe out of her bedroom, and breathe a big fat sigh of relief.  I love that teeny little maniac like crazy, but desperately need this hour or two to decompress and get things done. It's been a recurring ...read more

One of the rights of passage as you age is the addition of health screenings. There's the mammogram, the glaucoma test and the much feared colonoscopy. It's time to stop freaking out about your colonoscopy and make the appointment. It's not as terrible as you think and I'm going ...read more

Valentine's Day is one of the sweetest and simplest holidays. It's all about expressing love. Since so many of us have relatives scattered far and wide, this Valentine's Day we're focusing on gifts that can ship to show your family and friends you miss them and send love.  We ...read more

It's that time of year again - Girl Scout cookie season! That sweet month when Thin Mints fill the freezer, Samoas sneak into lunch boxes, and Do-Si-Dos seems to mosey out after dinner each night. There is only one thing that could make Girl Scout cookie season better. WINE.  We ...read more

These days, we're all under a lot of stress stress, experiencing limited sleep, and possibly overindulging -- because, well, what else is there to do? This is why it's so important, that as we embrace this New Year, we also adopt new proactive attitudes about our physical and ...read more

Did you know that February is American Heart Month? To focus on heart health this month, we are excited to share some tips from Dr. Steve Feyrer-Melk of The Optimal Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Center in Scottsdale about how you give your heart a boost this February and ...read more

This year, make sleep your top priority. Go to bed at the same time each night, wake up at the same time each morning, and put your own slumber needs first. You'll feel like a newer, fresher, healthier, and happier version of yourself in a matter of weeks -- seriously, just give ...read more

I’ve never been big on New Year’s resolutions. I feel like setting lofty expectations is a recipe for disappointment. It’s not that I don’t want to realize goals, I just don’t like the “all or nothing” mindset that often accompanies the “New Year, New You” mentality. This year, ...read more

You know the drill, you have to make an effort to fit exercise into your daily routine. With a bananas schedule right now, (the kids are in-person some days and remote school some days), I make a plan A and plan B when it comes to self care and workouts. On days that are nuts all ...read more

The New Year is "supposed" to be about making grand goals and resolutions for the year ahead. Still, how often do these so-called transformations end before they even really begin? You want to eat better, mediate more, and do yoga every day. But it's hard to keep up with these ...read more

If getting organized in style is one of your resolutions, we're happy to share some tips to help organize your family's life on paper.  While I love my phone and all the apps, trust me when I say we all need a visual that is offline. Check out these tried and true busy mom tips ...read more

Oh how we miss seeing the grandparents. COVID has been horrid when it comes to keeping up with the older generation, and kids need that unconditional love that only grandparents can give. Zoom calls and gifts will have to do for now until we can safely travel to see those we love ...read more

Moms face a certain amount of stress when it comes to breastfeeding. Thankfully there MilkStrip provides moms a way to safely and confidently store and use breastmilk. It's all about taking the guess work out of feeding time, letting you get tap into connecting with baby rather ...read more

As leaves turn color and temperatures drop, we are happily reminded of the upcoming gift-giving, family-gathering, carol-singing season. While the festivities might look different this year -- you're likely staying home with immediate family, you'll still want to prepare for the ...read more

This post was written in partnership with IMODIUM®. We’re all trying to keep our families healthy while we enjoy the best of autumn. Plans have been cancelled left and right, so we’ve started looking into creative ways we can have fun locally. To this end, we’ve started embracing ...read more