shopping

What could be more glamorous and magical than a chandelier lighting up a bedroom? We've found 10 Chandeliers for girls that we love. It's perfect for pretending you are a real princess. I love seeing girl's bedrooms that embrace the "princess" theme without taking the easy ...read more

All us mamas know how important it is for our kiddos to get enough sleep during the school week right? I know my lil' dude and lady bean definitely wake up on the wrong side of their bed if they don't catch enough zzzzzzzs. So, our back to school bedtime routine is a very ...read more

This month it's all about gifting smarter. To help prep for our annual gift guides, I popped into the Amazon Device preview in NYC. I got to play with all the latest technology from Amazon. Touching and testing helped me pick the best Amazon Devices to give for gifts this ...read more

Here's the thing, when Jimmy Fallon sends you a DM asking you if you want to see a copy of his newest book, well, it's pretty hard to resist. His publicist sent a copy along to my Momtrends HQ and I was completely charmed.  Don't miss out on our Ultimate Baby Shower to win our ...read more

Money, money, money.  It's a stresser when there's not enough of it and it can quickly become a source of family tension. Whether you battle rising prices, budgeting for college or facing more serious issues like a job loss, there are a lot of resources out there. We love sharing ...read more

To all my busy mamas out there, Autumn has arrived and although the temps in the northeast have yet to dip, we are ready for a wardrobe update. We are showing you how to get on trend with JCPenney. Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life. —Bill Cunningham. ...read more

In August we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week and I always find myself reflecting upon my own journey into motherhood and the world of breastfeeding, especially pumping on-the-go. Becoming a mother was one of the most complex times in my life. I was dealing with emotions, ...read more

We are enjoying the last days of summer and although we are packing as much as humanly possible into our downtime, we are all pumped up for to go back to school. We spotted three new back-to-school trends to get your kiddos' year started off on the right track. To get the year ...read more

Our youngest child is three and although she's still young (and will always be our baby), she's changing and growing up more and more every day. We decided to officially move her out of the nursery, and move her into a "big girl" bed. The girls were so excited about a room ...read more

"Sherri never thought to combine black with navy, but they go perfectly together like peanut butter and chocolate. It’s a rich combo that compliments one another well." Sage sartorial advice from the one and only Lindsay Brooke Weiss, a NYC-based stylist and the founder of a ...read more

More than ever, moms are trying to find balance in their busy lives. We try to balance family, our partners, our work, with all of the daily responsibilities that fall on our plate. Each day is packed with an over-flowing to do list which leaves little or no time for ourselves. ...read more

It’s National Handwriting Day, and, while other off-the-grid holidays might miss our radar, this one is always marked (beautifully in cursive, I might add!) on our annual calendar. As bloggers, we're big on writing from the heart. But, as women and moms, we’re also big on ...read more

Just like you drink lots of water to stay hydrated in the summer heat, you also need to keep your skin hydrated and healthy throughout the winter. As you know, I love to ski and play outdoors all winter long. I've gone to the experts to get the best winter skin tips. "Your ...read more

The holiday season is here! With Thanksgiving behind us, it is time to get serious about holiday shopping. Last week we launched our annual gift guide. It is packed with gorgeous gift ideas for everyone on your list. Not only will it make your holidays shopping much easier, but ...read more

Recently, I have been running around after my four and six year old with a 37 week pregnant belly in a New York City November that seems more like September. These circumstances make it truly difficult to focus on maternity fashion. But I am trying!! The third trimester of ...read more

I've been doing tons of travel lately. In case you haven't heard, Nicole wrote this book called Mom Boss and it's kind of a big deal. We're even on a tour! That means taking mini trips all over the country and having to be prepared for all sorts of events, meetings, talks, and ...read more

We are headed back to school in just a few short weeks, and that means back to a jam-packed schedule. We are a very active family and there's not a sport our kids don't enjoy. With three children in various activities, I am constantly on the go. I am often running all around ...read more

One of my most vivid memories of starting a new school year was our Back to School shopping haul. I loved to spend the day perusing clothing that suited me. My mom determined to get each of us a mix and match wardrobe that would last until spring, my sister and I making sure we ...read more

As the weeks fly by and I am firmly in the fifth month of my pregnancy, I am having so much fun growing this baby. There are certainly a lot of consistencies between my first two pregnancies and this one (excitement, worry, sleep deprivation!) But there is one significant and ...read more

The heat is on and we are enjoying the lazy days of summer. From quality family time to basking in the sunshine to nature walks filled with adventure~we are treasuring the glory days of summer. We have several mini staycations planned and have committed to exploring our "own ...read more

As a mama of three littles, I cherish the celebration of each and every milestone. While I loved the magic of the first birthday, truth be told, I loved their second birthdays even more! Maybe it is the sheer joy they seem to get out of their birthday~the attention, the ...read more

Shopping for the kids for holidays clothing is getting more and more fun as the get a bit older. I love the dress them in coordinating duds and The Children's Place is a "go to" for a wide range of selections to cover my needs for the holiday season. (Speaking of needs...Have you ...read more

'Tis the season to be jolly, am I right? Well for a lot of us the stresses that the holidays bring upon us can dampen our spirit a bit, no? After all there are oodles of things to do like capturing your sweet littles for the holiday card and finding the perfect holiday attire. ...read more

For many women pregnancy is a joyous and exciting time. Although it is challenging to watch your body transform so dramatically, it is more easily accepted and tolerated because face it, we keep our eye on the prize. A beautiful precious newborn is surely a good exchange for a ...read more

My 4 year old got the chance to build her first bear at the Build-A-Bear store in Midtown. The space is enormous, bright and clean. Let me just say there were TONS of tasteful, sweet bears. My princess-smitten daughter picked the gaudiest thing there--a sparkly pink unicorn. She ...read more

We are amped up for summer in a big way. We have several mini vacays on the books and we couldn't be more excited to rest, relax and have fun as a family. I have kept my eye out for the latest trends to prepare for our mini trips and here are my favs! Gearing up the car for ...read more

Every mama wants to make sure their babe is nestled in and comfy cozy to maximize their sleeping environment. And we know we would be hard pressed to find ANY mama that doesn't want their baby to sleep and sleep soundly! Baby deedee makes extremely soft cotton pajamas and sleep ...read more

We throw a lot of parties around here. So it's no surprise when our children want to follow us around and help out. We love nothing more than watching our little mini me's set the table for their dolls or contribute to the table we may be setting up. Related: Last Minute Mothers ...read more

Some of the top trends this Winter season have most definitely been stripes and fringes. They both are so hot right now, I bet they will get carried over into the Spring season. I thought, why not join the two trends together. By combining both looks, I was able to make it work ...read more

Us moms are super busy, but that doesn't mean we have to sacrifice our style. From the best of bags to the latest comfortable underwear, here are some of our favorites when we are on-the-go. Little Boogaweezin: For the best in comfortable fashions, we love the new line from ...read more

Are you looking for a way to enhance your office? From the latest in desks to decorative pieces, here are some of our must-have office products for 2015. Integrate fitness into the office to give your gym-habits a boost with a standing desk from Varidesk, one of the simplest ...read more

Teething is so hard for babies. For some relief, we discovered an amazing collection of teethers that are not only functional, but pretty stylish and fun. Here are a few of our favorites. Comfortchew: Suitable from birth, the Comfortchew was designed to bring together 4 baby ...read more

There seems to always be new tech items. As busy moms we are always looking for those tech items that make our lives easier! From the latest in speakers and apps and more, here are some of our favorite tech items that are bound to make your life a little less hectic. Stelle ...read more

2015 is officially off and running, and with that so are many of our New Year’s resolutions for the year. Whether you’re looking to lose weight or just get healthy, the first step towards meeting those goals begins in the grocery store. Grocery shopping can be a dietary ...read more