Yesterday was the first of December, and so, of course, we broke out the advent calendar and put on one of many pairs of festive jammies. And while holiday time has now officially kicked off, it actually started much earlier for me. You see, my seasonal celebrations begin with ...read more
It’s no secret that I love a new holiday book. Give me a good Rudolph read and some hot cocoa and I’ll happily curl up with my kids for some fireside snuggles. Adding to our holiday book collection is one of the great joys of the season for my family of budding bookworms. ...read more
It's about that time again! I'm talking about SUMMER time of course! The kids will be heading off to summer camp very soon, so we asked our tween ambassador, Elle, to give us the skinny on what to pack for summer camp in her latest video. From clothes to toiletries and even ...read more
Spring is in the air and with it comes the promise of new beginnings, warm days and of course, special occasions. As a little girl, I vividly remember shopping for my special occasion dresses, like the ones I always wore on Easter. I could not wait to pick it out, bring it ...read more
Soon Peter Cotton Tail will be hopping down the bunny trail and we have been busy spotting some of the latest trends this Easter season. We kicked off the season with a new holiday tradition and it is all the rage in our house! We now are the proud caregivers of a bunny! Not ...read more
Love is in the air! We have been bringing you our best ideas for Valentine's Day with printables, and festive drinks. The amorous day is right around the corner and whether you are looking for gifts to give, one's you'd like to receive, we bring you many of the brands we love. ...read more
If you need us tomorrow, we'll be shopping... At home. On the couch. With a big cuppa tea... It's Cyber Monday, and we're ready to save big on extravagant holiday gifts and practical presents alike. We'll be browsing for everything from fabulous fashions to cool kiddie products ...read more
MUST-HAVE 1: Baby Björn Carrier One Infants like to be close to their moms. Like, really, really close. They don’t care that we have dishes to do, laundry to tackle, emails to answer, and toddlers to chase. They just want to cozy up to Mom’s warmth and feel her reassuring ...read more
My little guy started preschool about a week ago, and, so far, it's been smooth sailing (minus the fact that he already has a cold... Ah, three year olds and their germs. Arg!) I've already written about some of our tips, tricks, and must-haves, but now I'm sharing two more ...read more
I have a toddler and an infant, so I’ve yet to experience the hustle, bustle, and manic mayhem of the much-dreaded (or perhaps highly-anticipated) back-to-school season—at least not as a parent. My son does attend nursery school though, and getting him prepared for a few hours ...read more
School is out for many and is nearing the end for the rest, which only means one thing: school's out for summer and it is time to get packing for camp, as well as prepare for endless days at the pool and outings to the park and beach. As a mama of three I know this also ...read more
If your kids have allergies, you know how stressful the thought of sending them away to camp can can be. Well, there are steps you can take to put your mind at ease when you send your little one off for some summer fun...and one of those steps is labeling their things. Mabel's ...read more
Valentine's Day is a big deal in our house...And that probably comes from the way I grew up. My mom has always prepared special surprises for my sister and I each and every holiday and I've carried that tradition on with my own kiddos. Valentine's Day is no exception. My wee ones ...read more
Are you throwing a baby shower for a sweet mama to be or looking to give a gift that will be appreciated and helpful? Join Momtrends for this Fresh Picked Farmers Market Baby Shower Bash! With ideas and inspiration from Au Lait, Celebrate Express, Mabel's Labels, and Stride Rite, ...read more
Cute and functional clothing, tech gear, and fun supplies are essential for our back-to-school shopping. In fact, according to the National Retail Federation, parents of K-12 students “will spend an estimated $688.62 on their children’s school gear.” Spending top dollar on our ...read more
While we are loving summer, it will be back-to-school time before we know it. To be prepared, Momtrends hosted our annual back-to-school complete with a fashion show, insider tips and trends and a connection to brands to make this time a little easier. Held at the gorgeous Vera ...read more
At Momtrends we are always looking to connect you with some of our favorite brands. That means attending events, researching and attending several conferences. A few weeks ago we enjoyed a local conference right in the hear of Brooklyn with the Brooklyn Baby & Family Expo. With ...read more
Do you have the spring cleaning bug yet? Last weekend we tackled my boys bedroom - it wasn't easy or pretty during the process, but the end result was worth the work! My three boys share a room together which means we have lots of the same things in one room. The solution? ...read more
We are excited to kick-off 2014 with the goal to be organized. To help us out we have been using Mabel's Labels and their collection of labels that can label your clothes, bags, and even household items. Some of our favorites are for the home where Mabel's Labels offers ...read more
We are so excited for the camp and sleepaway camp season for our kids. We already covered the latest and greatest with sleeping bags, and now we've uncovered the best labels for the kiddos. Long gone are the bland labels that don't stand out. Today's labels are vivid and fun ...read more
