fall

A good costume and trick or treat route is always important to plan ahead of time. But as you gear up to celebrate Halloween next week, there’s a couple of things that are equally as important but might’ve not made it to your list. While you, your friends or your kids might be ...read more

That post-summer sluggishness usually kicks in every October as we head into fall. The temperatures drop and the one thing that makes winter’s rapid approach evident regardless of climate is the loss of daylight. For many, this also leads to a loss of energy, an uptick in short ...read more

I saw a meme recently about how there are actually two extra seasons between summer and fall: fool's fall and second summer. It made me laugh.  We had our annual back-to-school barbecue on Friday and there was a chill in the air. It felt decisively like autumn--crisp and cool; it ...read more

Apple picking is one of my favorite family autumn activities. I love getting my kids outdoors in nature and hunting for the biggest, roundest, reddest fruits we can find. We usually collect a big wagon's worth--taste testing some along the way--and leave the orchard with an ...read more

Day camp ended today for my son. School starts in 12 days, and the evening weather has a refreshing breeze to it. No doubt: fall is on its way; a favorite season for spending outdoor time together as a family--furry sibling included. This is also the best time of year to prep ...read more

Back-to-school season--we're all about to be very busy once again. Over-scheduled, over worked, and over committed. But I'm not complaining--I like having full plates. Soccer Saturday, dance classes, martial arts, and more. I'm excited to get the kiddos back on routines and fill ...read more

When I was pregnant with my first, I didn't really make a big deal of telling people. My husband and I simply told family and friends, personally, one by one. And, eventually, through the grapevine, everybody got the memo that I was going to be a mama. By the time my daughter ...read more

For many people the end of summer means getting back to the grind. The season of slack is over, and it’s time to get serious--at school, at work, and at home. The dip in temperatures, shorter days, work and family demands, can add up to a sudden feeling of discontentment. ...read more

We know there are plenty of haters out there... But an even bigger lot of lovers. That's right we're talking pumpkin spice and everything nice! I fell in love with PSL when it was first introduced. Mind you, I get mine toned down and amped with less pumps and more espresso. It ...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

We took a trip to the local pumpkin-patch this past weekend, and the littles had an absolute ball. Nothing like a bit of crisp air and some wide-open spaces to refresh the mind and revive the soul. The husband and I must've been feeling the festive spirit too; we told the kiddos ...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

Smell that?... Fall is in the air. The Autumnal Equinox is tomorrow, and we're finally ready to swap out those strappy sandals for our fave booties and change out our rosé for spiked cider. Farewell, summer, you were fabulous! But we're looking forward to the beautiful ...read more

When you think of fall, you naturally think of pumpkins, right? Sure, they are fun to carve and make a festive decoration, but pumpkins are also extremely healthy for your body, inside and out. Rethink this orange fruit (yes, fruit) and consider these five healthy uses for ...read more

It's my favorite time of the year: fall! As soon as I hear that my local pick-your-own farms have apples ready for picking, I pack my family up and we are in the orchards. I just adore the smell of the apples. This time of the year really evokes feelings of being warm and cozy. ...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

When it comes to personal style, I'm not a big believer in "rules." If anything, we, at Momtrends, encourage our readers to be trend-setters, sartorial rule breakers, and stylish risk takers. (If you're going to wear leggings as pants, we fully support you! Just please, PLEASE ...read more

As the weather gets cool and crisp, the cold weather drinks in our house ramp up - mugs of hot chocolate, spiced apple cider, and tea start to appear to warm up hands and bellies. While I often make tea and hot chocolate in single servings, our apple cider usually comes from ...read more