COVID has cut back on a lot of opportunities for teens to feel like they are a part of the community. Sports, music and theater programs have been slashed leaving teens feeling isolated and bored. With the fall looking dubious at best for a normal school season, it's time to keep ...read more
Shopping is supposed to be fun. Remember the days when we complained about how busy we were and stretched too thin? Well nowadays we still don't have a ton of time but we do have a lot of time with our kids and if you are like me you are noticing they've grown out of EVERYTHING. ...read more
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, 2.5 million working-age New Yorkers were struggling to make ends meet. With schools and many businesses forced to close, the COVID-19 crisis is further straining many families in our city. City Harvest is seeing a 30% increase in people coming to ...read more
This is a really strange time. I legitimately feel like we're living out a weird science fiction novel. This new normal is anything but, and I'm eagerly hoping for a happy ending (or maybe a new beginning?) to take us all by surprise. Alas, right now, we can only take one ...read more
This time of year you hear so much about gratitude, but it's important we do more than just talk about it. That's why I'm going to share my thoughts on how to teach kids to give back. They're the future after all! And with Thanksgiving having just ended, an attitude of gratitude ...read more
My girls are heading back to school. Yes, I have worries. Each girl has a BIG shift this year. One is at a new school and one starts middle school. As I prep them for the school year and do all I can to make sure it will be successful, I realize the luxury of my worries. There ...read more
I'm trying to teach my girls to be three things: strong, smart and kind. I want them to be good global citizens and take action when they see people in need. This means we read about current events and we support those in need. For our family, supporting diaper banks and ...read more
It's easy to get distracted by beautiful gifts. One look at our holiday gift guide and you'll be swooning over all the fabulous ideas. For those of you looking specifically for beauty related items to stuff stockings, you've come to the right place. Here are a few of my top ...read more
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Our teachers are some of the most important influencers in our children's lives. They guide them, shape them, and put up with them. Haha! The least we can do is say, "thanks," for all they do! And what better day to do that than on Teacher Appreciation Day? Related: Homeschool ...read more
One thing that my mom really focused on when we were growing up is that the holidays aren't about giving, they're about receiving. From a very early age I just loved shopping for and making gifts for my loved ones...even more than I liked tearing into my own presents on Christmas ...read more
I've loved seeing all the red noses on social media! This movement is gaining momentum. Here's a shot of my two favorite members of the #RedNoseClub--Dawn and Elizabeth. We had so much fun in Chicago kicking off the event and the movement is taking the nation by storm. We're ...read more
While raising kids has never been easy, it can be one of the most rewarding things that some people do–especially when children grow up to be productive, contributing members to society, and that includes knowing how to give back and enrich the communities in which they live. ...read more
Today kicked off the holiday shopping season. Check out some of our favorite ideas for beautiful gifts that give back. TOMS for Target: We recently celebrated the launch of TOMS for Target with our gratitude crafts. This includes a limited-edition collection of apparel, ...read more
We love celebrity moms that give back. Kristen Bell, mom and actress beloved for her role in Frozen, is latest celebrity to give back with her generous donation of $91,500 worth of Bravado nursing bras and Medela breastpumps to expectant and new mothers in need. Bell's ...read more
This weekend we were busy getting into the spirit of the season. Yes, this involved shopping. No, not the kind you think. This month Momtrends is focused on giving. All kinds of giving. We're kicking off the theme talking about giving back to your community. We talked about the ...read more
We always love hearing about new ways to give back and The Bump has come up with some wonderful ways to contribute to an amazing cause through Bump It Forward Month. “Whether first-, second- or third-time moms, we’re finding that expectant women want to give back,” said Rebecca ...read more
Here at Momtrends, not only do we love to shop, but we love to shop with a purpose. What is shopping with a purpose you ask? Well, it's making purchases that help great causes. There are a slew of wonderful ways out there that will allow you to both pick up something fabulous for ...read more
Last week Momtrends learned more about the latest from UNICEF and their unique gift program. From actual lifesaving items for children to name-brand options by Gucci, IKEA and Montblanc, each gift has the power to make a significant impact. Since we all give gifts for a ...read more
MomTrends gathered with Jessica Seinfeld, founder of the non-profit organization Baby Buggy, at the recent 10th Annual Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash. Known as one of New York City's biggest family charity events, the event featured carnival rides, arts and crafts, face painting, and ...read more
