Giving Hugs at the Holidays I admit it, I'm feeling all the feelings of the season. The overwhelming sense to DO IT ALL and the sense that I am doing too much and missing out on the magic. One way to slow it all down and focus on the REAL meaning of the season is to give back. ...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
Every mom has a birth story. Often they are funny or silly - each of my girls certainly love to hear the tale of the day she was born. But for many moms, the birth story involves being scared and in pain and disoriented. When your baby is born early and taken to the NICU, ...read more
Working moms, stay at home moms, celebrity moms... at the core, we're all the same. We want what's best for our kids, and we strive to raise healthy, happy, productive little people, who can--you know--go on the potty at will! Indeed, toilet training young tykes is just one ...read more
Now that December is here we're gearing up for the holiday travel season. For you that could mean heading to Grandma's for a long weekend or even taking a more extended holiday vacation. If you've been thinking about potty training your little one, the thought of planning a trip ...read more
I really needed a hug this week. Between a divisive election and travel for work, I feel a little stressed. I've been thinking a lot about hugs recently. As a member of the Huggies Parent Council, it's been a focus of my work. Do you really know the power of hugs? Sure, they ...read more
This is a sponsored post by Huggies. We’re trying to raise mindful children and family community service has been on my mind a lot. We have been blessed with education, health and prosperity. It’s up to us to show our kids the way towards charity and generosity. That’s why I am ...read more
This post is sponsored by Huggies. Baby P was a late crawler and a late walker. Fortunately, this gross-motor delay had nothing to do with her development and everything to do with me, her adoring helicopter Mama. You see, I held her and strolled her and wore her—a lot. Like, ...read more
My family has always been big on hugs. I have two younger brothers, and since one of them is ten years younger than me, he saw me as a mini-mommy. My daughters know that I have always called him my first baby. I protected him, snuggled with him, put him to sleep, sang to him, fed ...read more
“Hello, muppet.” That was the first thing I said to my baby girl when she was born—when they put her naked little body on my bare chest at 6:48 P.M. November 29, 2014. A silly little greeting meant only for her ears. I remember the comforting weight of her mere 6 pounds—the ...read more
I had an epiphany recently—and it’s completely changed my seasonal outlook and altogether attitude... Here it is: As a mom/blogger/human, I have been way too preoccupied with the idea of capturing the “perfect” parenting moments on camera... And it’s having negative effects on ...read more
Huggies® puts safety first when it comes to protecting baby’s skin. Back in August there were a few claims on the Internet that Huggies has foreign materials in their wipes. The brand leapt into action to test the wipes and they’ve proven again and again that Huggies wipes are ...read more
It's kind of hysterical really. I am the world's least-inspired baker, yet time and again over the holidays I'm called upon to muster my mediocre (at best) skills. Baking is so precise...and messy. But when you've got kids you have to embrace a cooking challenge and the mess. ...read more
While we may be well beyond the diaper stage of parenting we still keep Huggies Natural Care® Wipes. They clean up messes in a flash. Yesterday we took on the annual tradition of carving the Halloween pumpkins. And I've got a few tips to share! Step by Step Guide to Successful ...read more
Today's moms have it good. We've got style galore when it comes to fashion and design. Earlier this year we teamed up with Huggies to talk about the debut of the Clutch 'n' Clean wipes--those chic little cases that look so good on the go. Now we're taking on home design. I ...read more
The third trimester is all about comfort. With the excitement of the upcoming baby, I have been loving have a surge of energy that got me through the back-to-school season and our recent anniversary. For our much-needed (and appreciated) night out, I opted for a simple, yet ...read more
With all of the excitement of life with baby comes the planning mode. As I get closer to my own due date that means prepping for the hospital by packing a bag with all of my essentials. From what the baby will wear to the bag we love, and even some snacks, here are some of our ...read more
The heat is on and moms need to know how to keep their cool. Of course that means having the right gear and style that can go from playground to party. We've teamed up with Huggies® to put together a look book of mom-friendly fashion and must-haves to be prepared while out ...read more
Motherhood rocks. I'm not just talking about the mad love you feel for your babies, I'm talking about the style. Gone are the days of muumuus and slouchy sweatpants. Motherhood is now H.O.T. Maybe we have the all the celebrity bumps to thank. From Drew Barrymore to Kerry ...read more
With Spring Break and Summer travel on the horizon, many parents are getting ready to make the plunge into the potty training process – warmer weather means less layers to work around and spring breaks mean more time to commit to a process that requires consistency. And, while ...read more
Little things can ruin the entire look of your home. I know you. You've spent hours and hours pinning nursery images from pinterest to design the dream room for your baby. You shopped and shopped for the just-right stroller that reflects your "look" you refused to wear schlumpy ...read more
Yesterday Momtrends hosted an intimate breakfast with some of the top editors and bloggers in NYC for the launch of the New HUGGIES Clutch n Clean* Wipes. Held at David Burke Kitchen, this delicious and personal event was a way to introduce this innovative new product and ...read more
