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

Wine and pajamas… That pretty much sums up my holiday season goals. At least, after I get my little elves to bed each night. After a long stressful day of working and mommying (oh, and Christmas shopping!), there’s no better feeling than putting on a fresh, clean, and cozy pair ...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

I am two months postpartum and got the green light to exercise after my second c-section. I don't know if it's my age, the fact that this is the last time I will be pregnant or all the cute clothes hanging in my closet but I am itching to get back to my pre baby self and aiming ...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

With so much talk this time of year about New Year’s resolutions, one may wonder how pregnancy impacts the list. A recent Facebook survey (by Barefoot & Pregnant and Fit Pregnancy) shows that, while expecting moms’ resolutions can be quite different, they also often include ...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

It is challenging to put the same attention to myself as I do my family. My hair is something that definitely gets neglected where I favor a ponytail when I know I really need some TLC in the form of a trim, blowout or treatment. I recently had the chance to take some time for ...read more

American Express Gift Cards will be spreading holiday cheer and helping New Yorkers shop for everyone on their gift giving lists, all while helping put toys in the hands of children in need this holiday season. For every American Express Gift Card purchased at the pop-up store ...read more

To kick-off the holiday of giving back, eBay and Toys for Tots “unwrapped" a new way to GIVE this season with the eBay Give One program at giveone.ebay.com. There, shoppers can donate a toy to a child in need. eBay is also bringing the experience to life in NYC with The eBay ...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

New York City is such a popular holiday destination, are you planning a trip? If you are, be sure to stop in to iconic FAO Schwarz and visit the Zutano boutique on the lower level. They have a great promotion going on through the end of December: Free plush Zutanomal rattle ...read more

For National Breast Cancer awareness month, Oscar de la Renta will donate 10% of its net proceeds from “The Pink Shop” to The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering from now through October 31 where you will find coats, accessories, dresses, shoes and much more. Oscar de la ...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

Having children is one of the greatest joys in our lives but what happens when you are done having children? There are numerous options for birth control but many women also get to a point when they are sick of taking pills or having an IUD and may consider permanent options. ...read more

Research has found that when families eat meals together, they raise happier, healthier, more successful children. Children who eat with their families have healthier diets, are less likely to be overweight and do better in school than their peers. With this in mind, the Dairy ...read more

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

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