It's so easy to advise your friends to "live in the moment." I think we all aspire to be parents that are truly present with our families. I'll be the first to admit I am a work in progress when it comes to mindful parenting. I want to make the time with my girls count, that's ...read more
When you're thinking of how to spend those long winter days, want to increase your family bonding time or are seeking a place to stimulate the kiddos in a fun and educational way, we say, Head to the Liberty Science Center. There is no place quite like it and every time we visit, ...read more
Tis the season to be browsing and shopping and spending... all in the name of holly jolly fun and festivities. And while we love hunting down the season's must-have gifts, we also know that it can be stressful and time-consuming. That's why we invited a crew of NYC blogger and ...read more
Ready or not... the holiday season is here! Time to dig out those little black dresses from the back of the closet and get your party face on! With shindigs, soirees, and plans a plenty, it's officially the most wonderful time of the year... and the most hectic! We wanted to ...read more
Kids are bursting with creativity and imagination. At Momtrends, we're big believers in fostering talent and driving motivation and inspiration. Plus, we like to have good old-fashioned FUN with our families. Of course, while we're busy happily playing and creating, as parents, ...read more
Every mom deserves a night out--good food, great drinks, and amazing company. For the third consecutive year, Momtrends co-hosted an event with Meredith Publications to bring together bloggers and brands for a fun evening of mixing and mingling. Whilst sipping wine and ...read more
I'm just starting Rachel Hollis' book Girl Wash Your Face. In it she shares that making yourself a priority is anything but selfish. I'm often telling this to the bloggers in our NYC community. Like so many moms I know, they are busy with their work and their families. Making ...read more
NYC is a place for movers, shakers, and trend-makers! Whether you're a native New Yorker or an eager, excited tourist, there's always something to do, something to see, and somewhere to go! We recently hosted a group of local influencers on a #trendsbus tour through the city ...read more
Sharpen those Number 2's and set the alarm, it's time to go back to school... But before you send your kiddos into the classroom, we're giving you an education on the latest, greatest trends for the season... It's #MomtrendsSchool! We recently hosted NYC bloggers and ...read more
School's out for summer, but the learning never ends! We gathered some of our favorite influencers and their families to experience the Summer Fun exhibits at Liberty Science Center, our go-to for an exciting day adventure steeped in scientific learning and interactive exhibits. ...read more
We were so thrilled to team up with New York Family to host the Blogger Lounge at the New York Baby Show. More than 5,000 families made it to the show to check out the hottest trends in baby gear and services. Pier 94 in Manhattan was definitely the place for the stroller set to ...read more
Here at Momtrends, I encourage everyone to jump in! Experiences are the best currency and the most important part of life. We aren't meant to be social media consumers, we are meant to be DOERS. When the opportunity came to work with one of our favorite brands, Miraclesuit, we ...read more
If you had told me a year ago, that I would go on three ski trips this year, I wouldn't have believed you. If you had told me that my five year old son would be begging to make "ski school" a regular part of his winter routine, I would have laughed and rolled my eyes. If you had ...read more
Sometimes, Mama needs to step outside her kitchen and her comfort zone, push boundaries instead of strollers, and find a new hobby, you know, outside of shuffling her kids from their various pursuits. I'm (mostly) kidding, but, in truth as a full-time work-from-home working ...read more
I'll never forget what it felt like learning that I was pregnant for the first time. I stared at that pregnancy test for five straight minutes with a mixture of pure elation and total fear. Then I called my husband. I tried to convince him to leave work immediately but it didn't ...read more
