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Frosty Ciao Bella cocktails for the summer
With a few fleeting days left of ice cream month (aka July) we are devoting this post to Ciao Bella. Can't decide between dessert and drinks? Ciao Bella's got you covered! This summer I'll be whipping up sorbet cocktails. Adding sorbet to a drink recipe is a cool and inventive ...read more
Cute New Retro Prints that Make Great Baby Gifts
Here's how it works with babies, they look adorable but make a big mess. You've most likely spent a fortune on baby clothes (or your parents have--we love grandparents!). To protect this investment you're going to need burp cloths. And lots of them. Fact: Babies barf. Some babies ...read more
FIRST BOOK creates equal access to quality education for kids in need
Every little bit helps. That's my motto when it comes to supporting non-profits. Since I'm a huge book lover, I am happy to throw my support behind First Book to help kids this holiday season. First Book creates equal access to quality education for children in need. What is ...read more
Hug Stories
Your Brain on Hugs I’m an affectionate person. As a mom, wife, daughter, sister, and friend, I probably give and get a minimum of ten hugs a day. And I’ve never given it much thought—that is, until a few weeks ago when I attended the Huggies Parents Council in Chicago. I learned ...read more
Happiest in Brooklyn
Where is your happy place? I have a few... Paris, in the mountains of Utah, and, of course, in my Brooklyn neighborhood. I love Brooklyn for the quirky people who love being different and love being true to themselves. I also love that Brooklyn has the highest per capita ...read more
3 Ways for Moms to De-Stress
Motherhood can be stressful... Amen. And for all sorts of different, overlapping, switching reasons. From babies who won't nap to toddlers who wake up too early to teens who you can't get out of bed at all. From battles over teeth-brushing and breakfast-eating and ...read more
Rise and Shine: How to Stay Motivated in the Morning
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
The Ultimate Bubble Bath
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
My On-the-Go Mom Survival Kit
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
Feeling Healthy, Happy, and Hydrated With FIJI Water
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
Mama Needs a Date Night... Now.
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
Mother's Day Gifts for the New Mom
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
Jennifer Lopez chats with Hoda Kotb & a giveaway!
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
Nails & More With Julep's Maven Box
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
The CoolSculpting Results Are In!
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
Reshape Your Body with CoolSculpting
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
Aveeno Bath and Body Care (& a Giveaway)
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
Survive the Summer with Sittercity
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
New Bra Fit Calculator
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
Manicures and Mimosas with Momtrends #momtrendsmani
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
The #1 Destination Spa: Rancho La Puerta
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
Back to School Style with Momtrends #BTSstyle
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
Cool Bikes for Summer
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
The Simple Truth: Meditate Your Way to the Body/Life You Love
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
Brooke Burke Body 30-Day Slim Down
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 Sample Sale
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
15-Minute Christmas Carol Performed by 2 Actors
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 Partners with Room to Grow
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
Fashion's Night Out Event
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
Event Invite: Fall into Autumn with Healthy Comfort Foods
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 Opens First Showroom in NYC
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 Manhattans Chelsea neighborhood. sofa.com arrives ...read more
Wee Westchester
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
New Pop-Up Store: Egg by Susan Lazar
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
In-Home Wellness at Refresh Body
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
Fitness Classes: A Group Interval Training Studio
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
Iconic Diane von Furstenberg Launches New Perfume
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
Friday Food: Cinnamon Raisin Muffins with Streusel Topping & Recipe Linky
Gluten-free eating can be challenging for the best of us, but especially those cooking for kids who hate missing out on favorites such as pizza or desserts. The Cooking Light Gluten-Free Cookbook takes up this challenge and responds with 150 taste tested, gluten free recipes, ...read more
New Moms Group
Fitmomease, a group that supports happy and healthy moms is offering a Fitness and Nutrition Support Group for New Moms on the Upper West and Upper East Side. This 8-week course consists of 45 minutes of fitness instruction led by Sheryl Wilson, a Certified Personal Trainer ...read more
Style Fixes and Prizes with Cynthia Rowley
Fashion week is fast approaching and to celebrate BAND-AID® brand and fashion designer Cynthia Rowleyare joining forces to fix fashion emergencies and to kick-off the launch of BAND-AID® Brand by Cynthia Rowley Adhesive Bandages. A repurposed ambulance called the "Glambulance ...read more
Babble's Mominations
Babble is holding their first-annual Mominations program, an initiative intended to catalogue and celebrate outstanding mothers who are changing our world for the better, and encourage people nationwide to mominate mothers in their communities who are doing the same. From the ...read more
Gold Nanny Group: A Easy Way to Help You Find a Nanny
Searching for a nanny or a childcare provider in NYC can be daunting. There are ads to write, interviews to conduct, references to check, trial runs, and hopefully through all of that you will find the best nanny for you and your family. I recently learned how to streamline ...read more
Serena & Lily Online Trunk Show
Serena & Lily announces their first Online Trunk Show. They're partnering with children'??s clothing company Pink Chicken New York for a special shopping event. We've seen Pink Chicken and we're big fans of this summery design house. The fabrics are breezy and always colorful. ...read more
Set a Designer Table
I'm sharing photos from my favorite part of the 10th annual Architectural Digest Home Design Show in NYC--the DIFFA project. The Show covers a broad range of categories including home furnishings, accessories, art & antiques, kitchen and bath products, flooring, fabric, ...read more
Celebrity Baby Trends: Mary Janes
Mary Janes are always perfect for spring. Celebrity babies from Suri Cruise, Honor Warren and Valentina Hayak have been spotted sporting the classic, chic look. Since Mary Jane'??s have become a favorite among Hollywood'??s A-list of tiny tots we think the Momtrends crowd is ...read more
Baby and Me Day at Sanctuary Pilates & Wellness
Sanctuary Pilates & Wellness, a boutique fitness center created by Master Pilates Instructor and Movement Specialist Kate Artibee to nourish mind, body and spirit is offering a free introductory Baby &Me Pilates or yoga class to new students and their babies. The Upper East ...read more
Stride Rite: Fashion and Science
Perhaps you're like me. Normally you put fashion ahead of comfort. It's a revelation when a brand can achieve both--especially when it comes to children's shoes. After a morning of foot facts at the Morgan library, I'm armed with information. Last month Stride Rite invited me ...read more
Whitney Programs for New Parents
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
Daddy Diaper Bags
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
You're Not the Boss of Me
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
Envirosax Sesame Street Bags
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