Who's hosting a Friendsgiving fete this year? I love the idea of gathering my girls for a night of food, fun, and drinks. I'm grateful to have a bunch of besties and I'd love to show my love through delicious delights and savory surprises. When hosting a holiday, I generally ...read more
Uh-oh, ladies, my roots are showing...my southern roots that is. This bourbon peach thyme sweet tea cocktail screams summertime in the south. A celebration of summer flavors pairs perfectly to quench your thirst. I bet you cannot enjoy a sip without letting an "ahhhh" slip ...read more
Do you have a favorite frozen cocktail? Do you prefer sugary sweet cocktails or cocktails where other flavors come through? If you love frozen cocktails and a lovely balanced flavor where the rum shines through, this frozen mai tai cocktail is for you. A lovely combination of ...read more
My son's Kindergarten teacher sent home a note today that said "we are officially counting down the last 10 days of school." For the next week and a half, they'll be celebrating with one special surprise every day. Of course, most of these "surprises" involve some level of ...read more
When it's warm outside and the sun is shining, I seem to long for a cold, fruity, and refreshing cocktail. Anyone else? This week's cocktail certainly fits that description, and with the coconut water, it is super light too! Be careful though; these are so delish that you could ...read more
Alas, the holidays are over and the New Year has begun. Anyone else feeling a little conflicted? I love a fresh slate to start a new year, but I love the holidays as well. Oh well, everything has its season. And this season is undoubtedly winter! It's a frigid 9 degrees outside ...read more
Mamas and coffee... The two go together like babies and blowouts, toddlers and tantrums, kids and cocktails (for you, I mean). Tomorrow is National Coffee Day, but who cares?! Besides a freebie or two at your local café, it's pretty much just like every other day of the year. ...read more
Now that Labor Day has come and gone, the kids have returned to school, and the air has that crisp and cool edge to it, it's time to accept that summer is almost over. As much as I love the warm weather, I have to admit that I am ready to embrace fall with its colorful leaves, ...read more
I can not believe that I am saying this, because it is so hard to fathom, but summer is winding down. For many families, the school year has already begun! Fall is quickly approaching but there are plenty of summer days and warm nights left before the cool crisp weather arrives. ...read more
Salty and sweet. A classic combo and a winning recipe for a thirst-quenching cocktail. Hence, why I love me a good old-fashioned margarita. Tequila, fresh lime, Cointreau, and a salted rim. Easy-peasy and potent. Just the way I like it... Preferably on the rocks. Por favor. ...read more
Boo! October snuck up on us like a zombie in the night... Except, you know, faster. It feels like just yesterday we were sipping rosé and shaking up summer cocktails. But, suddenly, we find ourselves picking apples and celebrating Oktoberfest. Yes, fall is officially in full ...read more
I'm not afraid to admit that I'm totally over Summer. We have a great relationship for about two weeks and then I'm ready to break up and move on to Fall. To get me through the sweltering heat, I resort to refreshing (and easy) cocktails like this 5 Minute Margarita. It's the ...read more
Consumers today demand variety and flavor. Just stroll through the drink aisle and really pay attention the next time you're in the store. Ever since middle school I've been a big fan of Dr Pepper, and now as an adult I've discovered the breadth of Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) ...read more
My in-laws are in the horse-raising-and-racing business. It's a crazy, thrilling, and totally risky trade, but they absolutely love it. And I can understand why... The animals are stunning, the tracks are buzzing, and the races themselves are edge-of-your-seat exciting. A few ...read more
I've been feeling as if I have the "winter blues" lately, so to brighten myself up, I started thinking tropical. Caribbean pineapples are in season from December through February and by sniffing the, err, "butt" (that's the end without the palms--the palm end is called the ...read more
We're totally in the Valentine's Day spirit and after seeing Conversation Hearts in just about every store we've been in lately we knew we needed to infuse some vodka with this traditional Valentine candy. Then, of course, we whipped up an easy Conversation Heart Martini to sip ...read more
So here we are—December 26. One day after Christmas... But I'm not feeling the post-holiday blues yet. No, we still have loads of plans, parties, dinners, and celebrations on the family calendar through the New Year. And even though Santa has retreated to the tropics for the ...read more
I must have posed a mission to myself to see how many two ingredient cocktails I could make without realizing it because here I am at it again. Haha! It's Saturday night and officially cocktail hour in my house, so I decided to make use of the large and in charge bottle of Vodka ...read more
What better way to spread some holiday cheer then by toasting it up with a holiday inspired cocktail. Cranberry is always associated with the holidays and this cranberry cocktail is easy to create for your next holiday soiree. We love Champagne during the holidays and adding ...read more
If you've picked up anything from my cocktail posts, it's probably that I really like simple ones. I mean...I really dig them. Hey, mama's busy. I don't have all day to play bartender. Haha! Give me a two ingredient drink and I'm a happy girl! Luckily, there are a slew of 2 ...read more
Today's "Saturday Sips" is Hot Buttered Rum. This drink is so creamy and delicious. I love all the flavors of the spices and rum together. I feel like I should be sipping it in front of a fireplace or building a snowman with the kids (alas, I live in Arizona, a girl can dream ...read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsQ-wxABb_I We’re in a bit of a blogging conundrum here at Momtrends. You see, as moms, we want to experience and enjoy the present. But as editors, we need to think ahead and anticipate the trends. And, so, while we desperately want to bask in ...read more
Despite summer being unofficially (and almost officially) over, I'm still very much enjoying the last few fleeting days of fun and sun. It's been hot in New York this past week, so I decided to make the most of these bonus balmy nights with alfresco entertaining, light bites, and ...read more
Today I'm sharing a refreshing prickly pear margarita recipe straight from my kitchen here in the the Sonoran Desert. This recipe took a little bit of trial and error since I'm not a "desert rat". But, with the help of my neighbor, I found a good place to pick the fruit (you ...read more