Okay dads and loved ones, this Mother's Day, there's no excuse. You've got nothing but time. You can create a plan and make Mother's Day special--even if the family is stuck at home. And moms, if you're reading this, you can drop some not so subtle hints or prioritize self-care ...read more
If you follow along with my cocktail column here on Momtrends, you already know that I am HUGE brunch fan. Brunch, for me, conjures up images of bellinis, mimosas, and bloody Marys. While I'm a big fan of the first two, the Bloody Mary has never been a cocktail I've liked. Until ...read more
To Brunch or not to Brunch?? If it gives you a reason to serve this pomegranate mimosa, TO BRUNCH it is! Always brunch! And what better cocktail to have with brunch than a mimosa? With the holidays quickly approaching, gatherings will be happening more frequently as we focus ...read more
Easter is a diet-free day in our home. You can just check your calorie-counting ways at the door if you plan on coming to my house on this special spring Sunday. Wear your comfy pants and bring your appetite, there's going to be some serious feasting and foodie-ing. Related: ...read more
Raise your hand if you're ready to kiss 2016 goodbye! I, for one, am looking forward to 2017 - a new year, a fresh start, a reset. If you're still looking for to something to serve tonight, check out our Saturday Sip archives for gems like fresh cranberry martini, tasty ...read more
“Hey, Baby Sister… You see that camera over there? That’s how Mommy and Daddy spy on us at night.” Yes, my four-year-old son actually said this to my one-year-old daughter a few weeks ago. It was hilarious—and my husband and I just looked at each like, “Uh-oh. He’s on to us! “ ...read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qpb1ygj51Q I started a baby nursery Pinterest board the day I found out I was pregnant with my first. What can I say? I was excited to register for crib sheets and plush throw blankets and stuffed animals and diaper baskets and all sorts of ...read more
We are getting Spring Fever over here and what better way to celebrate the shift in the weather than with a refreshing mimosa bar? Here are a few tips to get you started on putting together your own. You need: Champagne and/or Prosecco Fun Sparkling Juices Elderflower Liquor ...read more
Happy new year! Who's excited to welcome another beautiful year? We sure are! And what better way to celebrate than a little cheers action with our loved ones? Being that it's officially Bloody Mary Day, I thought I would round up some of our favorite Bloody Mary drink ideas in ...read more
If you asked me what my favorite meal is, I'd have to say brunch. It's not something I have the pleasure of enjoying every day, but when I do have the opportunity to sit down and dish with my ladies over a leisurely brunch, I jump at it. The hubs and I have been known to put away ...read more
If there is one thing the women in my family have in common, it’s their willingness to age gracefully. I wasn’t raised with the notion that there is something wrong with growing older. Instead I was encouraged to look at each and every year as a blessing filled with treasured ...read more
Honoring the moms you love doesn't have to end with Mother's Day. Why not celebrate with the other strong and confident moms in your life, as well as with your own little one? I invited some of my girlfriends and Maggie’s friends over for brunch while we toasted to friendship and ...read more
A few days ago I had the unique experience of having brunch with the young starlet, Sophie Nélisse. As star of The Book Thiefa lot has changed in the life of this 15-year-old - since she took the role of young Liesel (check out our past review here). During a brunch of french ...read more
This month we are celebrating National Nutrition Month - making it a great time to reexamine the foods we are eating. Although supplements and daily vitamins can help us get the nutrients we need, its really naturally healthy foods that are the best way to improve your diet. ...read more
Have your brought joy to others? Have you experienced great joy? The blogging world has been good to me. This week it brought me a reminder about the ephemeral nature of life and the value of friends. One of our own (a Brooklyn mom who is an amazing writer and chef), lost her ...read more
Oftentimes bedding for our kids contains synthetic fibers, chemicals and toxins. This can cause a host of problems that is harmful to immature immune systems as well as effect children that have allergies or sensitive skin. Two Canadian moms, Jillian Hachlaf and Wendy Godfrey, ...read more
