As a mom to two toddlers, I don't get a lot of rest and relaxation. These days, my idea of down time includes private potty breaks, five-minute showers, and the brief period between bed for the kids and lights out por moi. (I know, I know, I sound like an internet meme.) Still, ...read more
Here at Momtrends we are all about bringing you the latest in beauty technology. I test everything I talk about and spend an obsessive amount of time in what I like to call the "beauty labs." If it won't work for me, I can't share it with you. One thing you need to know about ...read more
Raise your hand if you want to add more natural beauty products and ingredients to your daily routine? You know this girl does! I've been natural things more and more into my skin and hair care regimens. And I'm happy to report that there is no shortage of truly effective natural ...read more
Winter can be dreary and dull, and let's face it kinda depressing. We're fighting the winter blues by stocking our bathrooms with some new winter beauty must-haves to help our routine be on-point this season. The cold weather can take a toll on everything from your skin, hair, ...read more
I feel like at the heart of everyone's New Year's resolutions is a desire to be more organized. Because I am such a product hoarder, I often forget about the ones I actually like to use. My Birchbox comes, then Ipsy comes, then I run to Sephora, and by the time the first of the ...read more
Over the course of parenthood, my husband and I have become more conscious of what goes in our bodies and on our skin. As a family we've become more aware of all the overly processed products we use on a daily basis and, for the sake of our health and our children's health, have ...read more
You've probably seen the Tonymoly brand at your local Sephora. Amongst the Sephora branded masks that I have gushed about before are the Tonymoly I'M REAL face masks. I tried them once and have been hooked ever since. But I bet you didn't know that Tonymoly has a whole line of ...read more
Adulting is hard. Parenting is hard. There are so many things in our lives that cause us to worry and stress. Did you know, stress, travel and changes in routine (like a child who suddenly wakes up 14 times a night or summer vacation) can cause a disruption to your digestive ...read more
I am super guilty of not getting my hair cut regularly. I have so many appointments throughout my week that scheduling a trim hardly seems like time or money well spent. But then I see my split ends and realize my hair looks pretty awful, no matter how much I curl it or ...read more
Like most busy moms, I'm a sucker for anything that multi-tasks...and that includes beauty products! I, of course, have a bathroom cabinet filled with my favorite brands, but something I don't have enough of are products that BOTH the kids and I can use. When we're traveling as ...read more
Did you know that August 15th is National Relaxation Day? To help you relax, we are sharing some of our favorite beauty products designed to calm, soothe, comfort, and provide some much-needed Zen. AHAVA Lavender Mineral Bath Salts: Calm your nerves with the power of lavender. ...read more
There was no getting up this morning. Lets just say sleeping appears to be for the birds, since there was an entire flock singing outside my window at 3am. Make no mistake Im up took our daughter to school, checked emails, Im getting ready to walk the dogs. But Im still ...read more
Ive been using SkinCeuticals on under my eyes for years. Their rich Eye Balm helps when I wake up and look like Im going on vacation because I clearly have a few "bags" packed. When I heard that they launched a body line that shows a little love to the often neglected areas, ...read more
When my daughter is napping I love to do something indulgent like plop on a facial mask and let the deep cleaning begin. I love the simple luxury of a home mask - especially taking time for myself - even for just 10 minutes. I recently had the chance to indulge for a few days - ...read more
Our children will inherit the Earth. What'??s more important than showing them how it works? Although it'??s not widely known, bees pollinate every third bite of the most delicious and nutritious whole foods we eat. This fall, students across the nation will get a chance to see ...read more
Beauty products shouldn'??t harm or wreck havoc on the environment and thankfully they don'??t have to thanks to the numerous brands that focus on sustainability, recycling, and living mindfully. I recently learned about such a brand called EcoTools, a brand from Paris Presents ...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
