Midsummer gardens are beginning to explode with fruits, berries, and fresh produce and this fact always makes me thirsty! I drink from my garden as often as I eat from it, and this "garden to glass" lifestyle has begun to change the way I walk through a farmer's market, read a ...read more
Recently, my family and I enjoyed a week-long stay at a premier resort in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. We make an annual trip there and love every second we get to soak up the sun and sand. This year, I enjoyed a delightful and crisp cocktail sitting by the pool. It was a ...read more
Mojitos are classic Cuban drinks that are as refreshing as they are delicious. Traditionally, the recipe is a combination of lime, mint, sugar, white rum, and club soda. Together these ingredients combine to create a fizzy magical elixir to help you conquer the hottest days of ...read more
Remember the fruit pouches craze? Of course, you do. We're still in the thick of it. And juice boxes...I know I'm not the only ones buying them in bulk. What would you say if I told you that I came across some must-try fruit pouches and juice boxes for moms? I mean haven't you ...read more
Summer is all about slowing down and spending time with family and friends. Cookouts reign supreme during this sweltering season, but sometimes, parties are more formal. And what better than a classy craft cocktail for your more intimate dinner parties. This blackberry sage gin ...read more
Can you believe the Fourth of July is almost here? Time is progressing so quickly I can hardly believe it myself. And what does the upcoming holiday mean? It means you need a good Independence Day cocktail. It's all about the cookouts and cocktails! And this summer cocktail is ...read more
Watermelon season is here and I, for one, am ecstatic. We all adore watermelon, and it has to be one of my absolute favorite fruits. Hence, today's watermelon slush cocktail. The juicy sweet taste is not only delicious but super hydrating. And it pairs amazingly well with mint. ...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
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and so the ladies of Momtrends want to raise awareness and our glasses with a few pink-tinted cocktails made with Mionetto Prosecco. Sherri and I sipped for a cause this week on Facebook Live--and you can too! For the third consecutive ...read more
It finally feels like fall in New York. Today was cool and crisp and bright and airy and refreshing. There was a welcome chill in the air--I actually curled up with my coffee and a buffalo-print blanket this morning (you know, for five seconds, before the kids NEEDED me). I ...read more
If you are anything like me, then you are furiously trying to soak up and hold on to the last bits of summer. I love grabbing my family and friends to have an impromptu end of summer beach or pool day. What's better than a refreshing cocktail while enjoying the sunshine? Not ...read more
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and today we're sharing the perfect Valentine's Day cocktail. This cocktail is red, of course, but is also good for your health and can improve one's under-the-covers performance (ahem). Much like my New Year's Eve, I like to stay in on ...read more
When we lived in Germany we went to a lot of festivals. One of our all time favorites was the chocolate festival that was held every winter in Germany. One of the first things we tasted when we arrived at the German Chocolate Festival was a big cup of their steaming hot ...read more
Normally, I don't like things in my wine. Thanks-but-no-thanks, sangria - you can keep you fruit out of my glass of vino. But somehow the combination of wine and warmth and spices and citrus in this mulled wine makes it just perfect for cold winter nights this time of year. ...read more
My son hasn’t quite reached the understanding that his beloved “lemonade stand” is both a seasonal side-business and a more summer-appropriate activity. He insists on setting it up indoors year-round—which means, I’m pretty much 99% of his income October through May. “Another ...read more
No matter who you voted for, odds are you need to take a deep breath and relax this evening. It's going to be a long night and once you've cast your vote, things are beyond your control. So why not take time to chill out and relax a little while you're waiting for the election ...read more
I'm a beer girl through and through. Don't get me wrong, I love settling in for the evening with a nice glass of Pinot, but give me the choice between the two and I'll almost always going to pick the beer. What can I say? I fell in love in college and never looked back. Haha! And ...read more
It's no secret that Kristin and I are the coffee addicts on the team. We would hook ourselves up to an IV drip of espresso if we could. So it pretty much goes without saying that we are definitely celebrating National Coffee Day. It's our lifeline! I love that this holiday ...read more
I know the kids will back to school in no time flat and, thus, we'll back to our busy routine, so I'm holding on to the last bit of summer with both hands! I plan on squeezing out at least a little more magic out of the next few weeks...and that means the hubs and I will continue ...read more
During my recent trip to visit family in North Carolina, I found myself shopping in a cute boutique called Southern Season. As we strolled the aisles of trendy gifts and artisan foods, I spotted Owl's Brew and was intrigued. I'm always looking for new ways to spruce up my ...read more
If you love the smooth velvety taste of Guinness, yet at the same time, appreciate the light airy bubbles that accompany champagne, the Black Velvet cocktail is for you. Not only does it require just two ingredients, which is always my jam, but it evokes an old school kind of ...read more
Flamingos are majorly on trend right now. I've had to stop myself—multiple times—from buying the ridiculously oversized hot-pink pool float that's been all over Instagram and magazine spreads (I'm sure you know exactly what I'm talking about). My 18-month-old daughter has ...read more
For some reason my mind is always on cocktails when Friday night rolls around. I'm not the only girl with happy hour on the brain by the end of the week right? I mean summer days with the kids...and work...well, they're looooooong. So, I look forward to putting my feet up and ...read more
If you know me, you know I LOVE my craft beer. In fact, I encouraged you to try out local breweries when traveling last week. I have to say that practice what I preach folks. Even when I'm not on a vacay I make it a habit to sample our local breweries. One of my favorites here in ...read more
