The Momtrends team hails from all parts of the country originally and most of us travel a lot, especially during the holiday season. If you've ever had to watch the rest of your family leave for a family visit without you, you know what it's like when germs keep you away from a ...read more
Fall has arrived. The kids are back in school, you've returned to a routine, and you're slowly but surely adjusting to the swing of things. The weather is changing, the leaves are falling, and everything and everyone is happily, healthily chugging along... Welllllll, we hate to ...read more
Disclosure: I'm a sponsored Align Influencer, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. Getting kids moving isn't as easy as it used to be. That's what I mean when I bring up spring training for families--ways to get the entire family into healthy ...read more
A nice cocktail like a cranberry martini or a mellow mule can be a fun way to kick off a dinner party, welcome the weekend, or celebrate a victory at home (kids all in bed before 8!) or the office (nailed that presentation-woot!). While moderate alcohol does have its benefits ...read more
I recently read an article about how resolutions can be beneficial for kids. "Making a resolution can teach children and teens how to plan and take charge of their actions." This was a quote from a Wall Street Journal article by Clare Ansberry. And I agree. Healthy resolutions ...read more
Thanksgiving may be over, but fresh cranberries are still in season. Relatively inexpensive, these ruby gems are a delicious and festive addition to the holiday season. Plus, they are healthy too - cranberries are low in calories and low on the glycemic index,loaded with ...read more
When Panera first started popping up in New York City, I was beyond thrilled. My favorite suburban lunch spot was now accessible to me in my beloved city. Whoo hoo! Now I can eat Panera pretty much whenever I want with the new line of take-home soups, pastas, breads, salad ...read more
Are your kids always hungry? My three boys seem to be hungry constantly despite my feeding them, so I'm always on the lookout for snacks that will fill them up and give them energy without just providing empty calories. These energy bars definitely do the trick. They are a riff ...read more
We all want to be healthy. But we also all have kids and work and stress and life that can leave us pulling our hair out by the week's end. So what can you do when you want to make a healthy, good-for-your-body choice AND relax after a long week? Kombucha cocktails. By now, ...read more
On the hunt for healthy snacks and quick foods that will have you feeling and looking great? Juice cleanses are great, but what about a few pantry staples that will help you ear your way towards health. I love the trend towards real food. People actually cooking again! Go ...read more
I finally came to the realization that it was time to kick my serious soda habit. I have consumed at least one soda per day since at least 1991. No joke. I took the step when I did (and survived!) a cleanse that prohibited soda, caffeine and, really, anything good to drink. It ...read more
We are always looking for new meal plan ideas, especially ones that are healthy. Enter The Purple Carrot (TPC), a new meal kit delivery service that provides customers all the raw, pre-measured ingredients they need to cook healthy meals and snacks at home. This includes ...read more
Raise your hand if you made a resolution to drink more water this year. Just like last year. This year, make the resolution stick by using our handy tricks for staying hydrated whether you're at home, at work or on the go. Make it visible. One of the best ways to drink more ...read more
I consider myself to be a fairly healthy person so it is always exciting to learn all about the latest food trends. One that my whole family loves (hooray!) is KAMUT® Khorasan wheat. This heirloom wheat is highly versatile and has a natural sweetness that makes it ideal for ...read more
To stick with those healthy eating resolutions, we are excited to share a recipes from alli and Chef Richard Blais (of Top Chef Fame). Featuring delicious options like whipped buttermilk, rack of lamb and raw beets - all of which can be used year-round, and are diet-friendly to ...read more
Are you grabbing the kids and heading out for the holidays? Here is a list of top ten healthy snacks to pack for travel on planes, trains and automobiles. 1.Pre sliced apples with individual hummus containers: These perfect pre portioned snacks are ideal for flying since fruit ...read more
With the kids going back-to-school, we are excited to share the news about Vita Coco Kids, a new healthy drink option that will keep you and the kids refreshed and energized throughout the day. From Vita Coco, makers of the popular coconut waters, Vita Coco Kids is a 50-50 ...read more
Snacking is inevitable when you have kids. I find that my kids are super active, but also equally hungry. To squelch any meltdowns, I try to be prepared with wholesome and healthy snack options, and one of my new favorites is Pure Bar. As a natural snack option made with ...read more
Check out our latest video sharing 10 simple ways to lose weight and keep it off.Diets don't work. Healthy habits do. These tips are easy for busy moms to work into their routines. Nothing is expensive. Most of these tips are good common sense--we all just need good reminders. ...read more
I am always on the hunt for natural products that are actually natural and not just a label. Erba Vita, a beloved European natural health brand is offering an interesting collection of products with that recently expanded to the U.S. Based and formulated in San Marino, Erba ...read more
Is you pantry getting in the way of your weight loss? That's why we want to share 3 foods to stock your kitchen. High-fat and high-sugar foods are the culprit that bring your energy up and have you crash in a few hours. With less than 75 days left until Memorial Day, the ...read more