mom time

My kids are early risers—to put it mildly. They're usually up before the clock strikes 6 (ugh) giggling and yelling and competing for my undivided attention. Yes, it can be exhausting and exasperating. But it's real life. Moreover, it's #momlife, and it's hard to stay mad at ...read more

When I think “bubble bath,” I picture my two little ones individually or jointly splishing and splashing, filling cups and pouring out cups, and making Santa beards with soap. I can hear the echoes of their hearty singing and laughter (gotta love bathroom acoustics!), and ...read more

This post is sponsored by Chevrolet Traverse. Now that my youngest has started preschool, I have two kids at two different schools, which means I spend even more time in my car than I used to...and I felt like it was my second home last year. Haha! So, with much of my day now ...read more

I've been neglecting my own health and well-being this summer. It's just a fact of motherhood: Mama's needs and priorities get put on the back burner when she's got babies to take care of. You see, without the routine of his regular nursery-school program, my three-year-old son ...read more

I have a three year old and a seven month old at home, and this means one thing…. I seriously, majorly, desperately need a date night with my husband. Come to think of it, I could also use a date night with myself. Unfortunately, date nights (with or without my plus-one) have ...read more

You know what I want for Mother's Day this year? (Besides a full-day spa trip, solo hotel stay, and uninterrupted session of Netflix binge-watching?) What I really want is a new smartphone with a better camera. I know, I know--how unoriginal! But here's the thing: I use my camera ...read more

An A list performer, singer, dancer, actress, reality TV show host and now author! Jennifer Lopez dishes it all in an intimate conversation with Hoda Kotb. JLo is set to chat with Hoda Kotb next week, live in NYC. JLo will be speaking to Hoda about her life and new book, True ...read more

You may have heard of Julep for their nail polishes or their smart Julep Plié Wand™ wand that makes painting your nails so much simpler. But this brand that started as a collection of nail salons in 2007 has expanded into a complete beauty brand launching over 300 innovative ...read more

Are you ready for my CoolSculpting results? CoolSculpting is a non-invasive fat removal procedure designed by two Harvard University scientists that can be used to sculpt and reshape your body. The procedures works by freezing your fat cells that your body then eliminates over ...read more

Right now, as I type this, my stomach is getting sucked up into a vacuum-like machine and my fat cells frozen and destroyed so that my body can eliminate them. Welcome to my CoolSculpting appointment. Related: Botox Beauty Secrets So, let's talk post-baby bodies....I've had ...read more

This mama of three has tried her fair share of bath and body products for baby. I am always looking for a skin care line that is safe, natural and works well on baby's skin. AVEENO® Baby makes a full line of bath and body care that is gentle enough to use on your whole family. ...read more

I love my children - dearly - but now that summer is here, I'm seeing them a lot. Which is great - time for adventures! time for play! time for exploring! - but it also means that I find myself craving time away too. Time to connect with my girlfriends for lunch or with my ...read more

Do you know your bra size? Not the size that you wear but your REAL bra size. As women change, so does their bra size and now we can all learn what size we really are with the Bra Fit Calculator, an online tool developed by Figleaves.com that lets you calculate your proper bra ...read more

This past week Momtrends had a busy experience at BlogHer 2013 - hosting parties, meeting with brands, networking and working the Shark booth! One of our favorite parts of this experience was hosting the Manicures and Mimosas event where we gathered bloggers from all of the ...read more

Close your eyes and imagine this - a week by yourself (or with a group of friends or significant other) in a luxurious, award-winning wellness resort. Seven days to fill your hours with a selection of fitness classes, lectures on healthy living, spa treatments, hammock naps, ...read more

A few days ago Momtrends celebrated the back-to-school season with a fun event in NYC. Located at Freshmade NYC, a cooking school for kids that offers healthy and fun meal options as well as birthday parties. Featuring brands lifestyle brands for moms and kids and premium ...read more

I am so excited for the long days of summer, and to get around Brooklyn as well as to exercise I am going to be doing a lot of biking. During a recent press event I had the chance to check out the collection of bikes from Electra, a 20-year old company that is known for their ...read more

Happy March! How are your New Year's resolution going? Dropped by the wayside you say? Too much other stuff going on- too many people besides yourself to take care of? Tell me about it. What if I told you that by taking 10 minutes out of your day to do a simple, enjoyable thing- ...read more

First of all... holy cow is Brooke Burke gorgeous and so are these fun fitness videos. I can't believe she's the mother of 4! She looks stunning, but approachable, like your most beautiful girlfriend. She's so lovely and personable- you're happy to spend time exercising with ...read more

Alice + Olivia is hosting an incredible sample sale next week where you can stock up and save up to 70% off. Check out some more of their incredible deals: - Embellished dresses – originally $550, now $199 - Denim – originally $198, now $79 - Jackets – originally $368, now ...read more

Downtown audiences will be able to enjoy a quick theater break in the midst of the holiday bustle next month with A {15-min!} Christmas Carol, a rollicking, fast-paced version of Dickens's beloved classic performed by just two actors. From December 10th through 20th, New York ...read more

Goat-Milk Kidware, a company that features organic clothing for babies and kids recently partnered with the nonprofit organization, Room to Grow. For every item purchased on-line or at the pop-up event, Goat-Milk will give a new article of clothing to the organization, Room To ...read more

Who couldn't use a night out! Next week, Sherice Torres of theBadAssMamaChronicles is hosting a Fashion's Night Out Event along with celebrity makeup artist, D'angelo Thompson. The event will take place on September 6 from 6-11pm at LAZZONI in Chelsea. It is free, but space is ...read more

GE (General Electric) Monogram and Amie Valpone (The Healthy Apple) are hosting a fun and free food. With a "Clean Food" theme, Amie will be whipping up delicious and healthy treats for parents where you can relax, eat and enjoy some free wine! To reserve your spot, simply ...read more

sofa.com, a British-born retailer offering exceptionally well-made, comfy and stylish sofas and armchairs at affordable prices recently announced the official opening of its first-ever U.S. Showroom, located in the heart of Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. sofa.com arrives ...read more

Our very own Elizabeth Leach recently launched an incredible resource for moms in Westchester County called Wee Westchester. Along with Elizabeth Detmer and Brooke Lea Foster, this comprehensive (and fun) site focuses on everything Westchester. This includes a daily calendar of ...read more

Renowned for their hip and fashionable accessories, bedding, toys, baby and toddler clothing, Egg by Susan Lazar recently launched a fun pop-up store in Tribeca. This location doesn't include any maternity clothing, but it is a huge space where you can find the staples from ...read more

Trend Alert: In-Home Wellness is HUGE right now. Are you need of some R&R in the form of a massage or a rejuvenating session of Pilates? How about being able to schedule that right in the comfort of your own home. Refresh Body, an in-home wellness brand is making taking care of ...read more

A new group interval training studio, AS ONE, is offering a fantastic series of classes that doesn't require a huge commitment. It is only recommended for twice-a-week - making it ideal for moms who want an effective workout but don't have the time to commit to a daily program. ...read more

The iconic Diane von Furstenberg is constantly creating new products for women where she recently stepped into the world of perfume with the launch of her new fragrance, Diane. To celebrate, a rally of ladies wearing DVF'??s signature wrap dress gathered at Bloomingdale'??s ...read more

Whitney Family Programs has an intriguing offering for parents with babies 0-18 months--Stroller Tours . Whitney Teaching Fellows, PhD candidates in art history, are leading engaging tours of current exhibitions for new moms and dads when the Museum is closed to the public. ...read more

Diaper bags aren'??t just for us moms, it is nice to have the man in your life take charge when it comes to clean ups. Why not inspire partner with a sporty diaper bag? We know, we know it's hard to find a bag that both you and he will want to carry. So instead of the endless ...read more

At one point or another every parent has thought his or her child is behaving like a brat. Right? If not, then no need to read on. Otherwise, join us and get some great tips and scripts (just what to say) from the book, You'??re Not the Boss of Me: Brat Proofing Your 4 to 12 Year ...read more

If you're like me, you can never have too many bags when you go on vacation. I love staying organized and having a place for my cosmetics, dirty laundry, souvenirs, kids toys, camera accessories, books and magazines, etc. Environsax designs these adorably graphic Sesame Street ...read more