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
T-minus two days until the biggest feast of the year. Thanksgiving snuck up on us--it's actually the earliest possible day it can be on the calendar, so many of us find ourselves scrambling to clean, to cook, to prep, to set, and decorate. Whether you're hosting a fancy ...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. Packed with fiber, potassium, and Vitamin C, pumpkin can be a great addition to your ...read more
The perfect fall recipe: Apple Cider Donuts. Just like you would find at the farm! 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 ...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
This is a sponsored post. Product and compensation were provided by Danskin Now and Iconix. All photos are property of Momtrends and may not be used without permission. It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Fall, that is! I absolutely love autumn—the crisp air, slight ...read more
Now that Halloween is behind us, it's time to turn our attention to Thanksgiving. The stores are stocked full of cute little mini pumpkins and gorgeous fall colors that just perfect for crafting. The kids and I created this cute mini turkey pumpkin craft that can be used to ...read more
If you are still living in summer land, it's time to join us all here living in fall land. My favorite time of year! There are plenty of fabulous accessories to wrap yourself in, but why not try out one (or all!) of these fabulous scarves. I chose four completely different ...read more
I'm currently swooning over all the doors I see on Pinterest. Their autumnal perfection is enviable. But I'm here to tell you that all your picturesque dreams are about to come true with these two easy fall wreaths. Valerie McKeehan (don't know her? Google her NOW, and you're ...read more
I was a big supporter of the "statement" pieces. The rings, the necklaces, even the earrings got super intricate and larger than life. While some of those baubles still charm me (I'm still a lover of statement ear crawlers), the simpler, more dainty and personal gems are what is ...read more
Move over PSL. We've got some new cool-weather coffee drinks we're eyeing over here featuring spices like cinnamon, cayenne and ginger. In addition to tasting good, adding spices to your diet has lots of benefits from head to toe, inside to out. So why not get a few of these ...read more
The autumnal season and I have been in love for quite some time. I have a penchant for the pumpkin, apple, and cinnamon flavors. With the fall, comes delicious and fresh applesauce, and after having so much in my house, I wanted to come up with unique ways to use it. Here are ...read more
