I love fashion as much as the next Momtrends gal, but there's one not-so-stylish piece of apparel that I have a great affinity for: the ugly Christmas sweater. There's something so freeing about donning a crazy, over-the-top, bedazzled, clashing, obnoxiously awesome and totally ...read more
Tis the season to curl up and cuddle with your cuties and enjoy some seriously deserved down time. The holidays are hectic, and y'all deserve a quiet break, a sweet snuggle, and some holly-jolly magical family moments. This weekend will inevitably be stressful leading up to the ...read more
Whew! We're almost half way through December! The kids have been counting down the days until Christmas for what feels like 100 days already. We've been stringing lights, drinking hot cocoa, and wrapping presents like crazy around here. To help with the gift wrapping, we're ...read more
With holidays right around the corner, you might be like me, and in search of some cute and easy crafts for a bit of a homemade touch. We've got class parties lined up, playdates with neighbors, and, of course, the kids are going to be off for a holiday break soon. Keep them ...read more
Haizel McIntyre knows a thing or two about the push and pull of holiday-season pressure. It's the most magical time of the year, but it's, often, also the most stressful—and then there's the financial burden. As a full-time working mom of three Haizel was looking for another ...read more
The holidays are hectic for everyone. There are presents to be purchased, cookies to be baked, and extended family and friends to entertain. And while it’s all very merry, joyful, and jolly, the bulk of the hard work and headache tends to fall on moms—what else is new? Mom, TV ...read more
We have officially kicked off the holiday season with the launch of our annual gift guide. It is packed with gorgeous gift ideas for everyone on your list. Not only will it make your holidays shopping much easier, but we know you'll find unique gifts that are sure to "wow" the ...read more
I see a big hole in the holiday fashion market. There are plenty of Christmas outfits for children and loads of Halloween options, but a very small slew of Thanksgiving-themed attire. Sure, you can find one or two styles for your wild little turkeys, but the pickings can be super ...read more
This month, with Thanksgiving on the horizon, we are feeling extra thankful. Thankful for our friends and family (all over the world), the roof over our heads, and the many blessings with which we find ourselves. Thanksgiving is always a time when families gather together, eat ...read more
When my nephew was born, my brother’s world was rocked, but so was mine! Looking into his tiny face I could see all the possibilities his life could hold. He was born into a family who adored him from the very beginning. Given so much love, I know his future will be filled with ...read more
So here we are—December 26. One day after Christmas... But I'm not feeling the post-holiday blues yet. No, we still have loads of plans, parties, dinners, and celebrations on the family calendar through the New Year. And even though Santa has retreated to the tropics for the ...read more
Have you ever wanted to be a mixologist? You know, those awesome bartenders who use things like egg whites, bitters, star anise, orchids, and fire----and whom actually know what they're doing with them? What if you were given all of those ingredients PLUS the step by step ...read more
The holidays are officially here and if you've been too stressed out to decorate, take 10 minutes out of your day to relax and craft. It's so satisfying to know you can complete a project in a short amount of time and know that it will look fantastic. Check out these videos to ...read more
Well the countdown has really begun, just two weeks before the Big Man in the red suit shimmies his way down the chimmey and into the hearts of all. We are hosting our final holiday twitter party and talking all thing Stocking Stuffers. Our 2015 Gift Guide has provided a ton of ...read more
Santa will be gearing up his sled in a mere three weeks and the holiday season has made us giddy with delight. We know how much time, thought and effort goes into gift giving and here at Momtrends Media (The Shopping Mama and Momtrends) we are happy to help you pick the latest ...read more
'Tis the season to give. I had the pleasure of surprising one of my closest friends with a fun-filled day complete with a Marshalls shopping haul! Shopping, laughs and lots of good deals made for the perfect afternoon spent at Marshalls. Just perusing the bedecked aisles filled ...read more
Now that we have feasted, enjoyed the first of many family gatherings, and maybe even traded in our cornucopias for our jolly Santas, the real magic of the holiday season has begun. As you know from our 2015 Holiday Gift Guide that we are already in the holiday spirit and have ...read more
The storefronts are decorated, the tried and true recipes are being shared and we are gearing up for holiday photos. The holidays are HERE and we are ready to get our sparkle on! Of course, to help you navigate the busy season we kicked if off with our annual gift guide is full ...read more
We are getting into the spirit of the holidays and are feeling pretty merry after the launch of the Momtrends & The Shopping Mama annual Holiday Gift Guide. If you haven't oozed over it yet, grab your list, sit back and get ready to get dazzled (as well as find something for ...read more
It's the most wonderful time of the year! This year we hope to appreciate this season for what it really is - a time to be thankful, grateful and to celebrate with friends and family. Our Holiday Gift Guide is truly a reflection of that. Of course, our second annual Holiday ...read more
We're feeling the festive spirit as of late—and while we want to live in the moment and soak up all things Thanksgiving, we're getting a bit of a head start when it comes to our holiday libations with a few super-fun recipes we recently discovered at the Momtrends Holiday ...read more
One of our favorite fall traditions is to have family movie/craft night. Spookley the Square Pumpkin is not only the perfect movie for the holiday season, but it also has an important anti-bullying message. In a world where the only good pumpkins are round pumpkins, Spookley ...read more
Halloween gets festive around my house. I'm not shy about how much I love this holiday and I love a good Halloween party! Tricks and treats and dressing up and being silly, spooky, or sweet. It brings out the kid in me. My kids love it too. We threw a frightfully fun Kids' ...read more
We all know and love those squishy, sugary little animal confections called "Peeps". But popping a whole bunch of sweets right before swimsuit season is not my idea of a good time. So instead of getting a belly ache, I get my Peep fix by creating something almost just as ...read more