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Last-Minute Beauty Gifts for Mom
If you haven't started your Mother's Day shopping yet don't fret. Creating a perfect gift for your mom is as easy as popping online and creating a bundle of beauty goodies for mom. I have a few great ideas when it comes to last-minute beauty gifts for mom. Related: DIY Mother's ...read more
How to Take Time for Yourself This Summer
Summer break is almost here and the kids are ecstatic! But if you’re a mom, you’re likely thinking SURVIVAL! Many moms get overwhelmed at the thought of having the kids home all summer with the added pressure of juggling work, summer camps and schedules, and keeping the kids ...read more
Trendy and Tropical Summer Styles: Pineapple Prints
Okay, I admit it. This outfit is just a little bit over the top. (The pom-pom beach bag is what really puts it over the edge.) What can I say? Sometimes I like being just a little bit over the top. I'm smitten with these trendy pineapple prints for summer. Check out our ...read more
Best Mugs for Snow Days
T-minus 10 hours until bedtime... Yes, I'm already counting down the minutes and nano-seconds on this cold, snowy, blustery Saturday morning. Time to fill one of my favorite mugs and snuggle up. Need a great mug? Here are my favorites for snow days or any winter day. Related: Hot ...read more
3 Easy Ways to Prioritize Self-Care in 2021
The holiday season has been hectic and exhausting. Heck, if you're a mom the whole year has likely been a busy blur. Take some time to slow down and recognize the importance of sleep and self care--and put these two things at the top of your 2020 priority list. We're sharing ...read more
Momtrends Holiday Gift Guide
All Mom wants this holiday season is a silent night--and maybe a big cup of cheer (read: coffee/wine). The merry month of December is almost upon us, and Mama's wants and whims often go on the back burner. There are little ones to shop for, parties to host, crafts to make, and ...read more
How To Support Someone with Postpartum Depression
Pregnancy, labor, and delivery--these not minor events. It's a life-changing journey with up and downs. For those who have never had a baby, it’s difficult to imagine the emotional (and physical) roller coaster associated with growing a person, giving birth to them, and caring ...read more
Personalized Baby Gifts
Do you have a go-to gift for new babies? Buying baby stuff is fun, but there are so many adorable little options out there that it can be overwhelming. When a friend of mine has a baby, I always want to give something that’s either going to be really useful, or unique and ...read more
6 Tips For Staying Fit During Pregnancy
Eating "right" during pregnancy can be hard. You've got nausea and cravings and hunger pangs to contend with. Still, it's possibly to maintain a healthy diet and stay fit during those challenging nine months. Luckily, we can help get you on the right path with some pro tips from ...read more
5 Simple Ways to Show Your Kids Love Every Day
I get it, mama. The day-to-day jobs of mommyhood aren't glamorous or even particularly fun. It's easy to get swept up in the monotony of routine and ritual and frustration and exhaustion. And, the truth is, despite your potential lack of patience (because, yes, we have all been ...read more
Remember to Thank Your Village this Mother's Day
We're talking motherhood mantras this week and mine is, and forever will be, it takes a village. And now is as good a time as any to thank your village! We all have a village right? You know what I'm talking about. Your village is made up of the people you can turn to when you ...read more
Hydration 101: 5 Facts to Know When You (or Your Kids) Are Sick
When the flu hits you or your little one (or both!) it can be daunting to assess which symptoms to address first. When most of us think of flu symptoms we immediately think of a low grade fever, aches and pains and nausea, which may lead to dehydration. Essentially a loss of body ...read more
6 Times to Pick Your Battles
This meme right here. That was me. That is me. A mama who knows that the best laid parenting plans often go astray... once you're, ya know, actually in the throws of #momlife. The road to child-rearing is paved with good intentions (and endless bribes), and if I had a nickel ...read more
Mixing & Mingling With Bloggers & Brands at #MTNightOut2
Every mom needs a night out. Good food, great wine, some pampering, and a little socialization… Not that we don’t absolutely loooooove and relish the nightly battle that is "bedtime with babies," but, you know, a break from the norm is a welcome change and a total treat. Every ...read more
Maximum-Strength Mamas Celebrate #ButtPasteBooty
If there are two things we're serious about finding here at Momtrends, they're: 1.) products that actually do what they claim to do, and 2.) fitness classes that kick some serious butt. And so yesterday's exclusive derriere class at NYC's Exhale spa, sponsored by Boudreaux’s ...read more
Four Ways to Up Your Selfie Game
The selfie. Love it or claim to hate it, you can’t deny that you’ve probably indulged in a few solo snap-happy sessions with your iPhone. (Yeah, I thought so.) It’s a sign of the times. And so, yes, I admit it. I take selfies. Lots of ‘em, in fact! And it’s not because I like ...read more
Savor the Little Things With the Library: Baby Edition Keepsake Box
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOgiyD-MA0U The first few days and weeks and months after Baby’s big arrival are difficult and daunting for a new mom. It’s hard enough to track sleep schedules (or lack thereof), mealtimes, bowel movements (yes, I went there), tummy time ...read more
Happy Mother's Day—5 Simple Joys of Being a Mom
Writing about motherhood is a rather daunting undertaking... There really are no words that adequately summarize what it means to be a mom— how it feels to hold your child for the first time or what it's like to watch your babies grow into independent little people. It's magical. ...read more
MacGill First Aid
To say mamahood has put a lot of things into perspective for me would be a gross understatement. I never understood all of my parents' warnings, worries, and cautions. I thought they were were being so overprotective! Now that I am a mama to three littles, my face is crimson as I ...read more
Tiny Love: When Baby Naps, Mama Works
As a work-at-home mom, I’m serious about my little one’s nap schedule. In fact, I’m downright strict about it. I strategically/crazily/obsessively shape the entire day around her routine in an effort to maximize those precious zzz’s. Truth is: If Baby doesn’t get her morning and ...read more
J Avenue Organics: Baby Clothes Without Compromise
We’re obsessed with baby clothes here at The Shopping Mama. Big brands, little brands, boutique brands—we don’t discriminate. If the itty-bitty mini onesies, stretchies, leggings, dresses and rompers are cute, we’re totally on board! But if the pint-size pieces are cute and ...read more
Hydrating on the Go With the New FIJI Water Bottle
My life is basically one long string of errands. I drop my son off at nursery school… I stop at my local coffee shop for a caffeinated beverage… I run to the pharmacy for a pack of diapers… I pop into the grocery store to buy something to make for dinner… I escape to the gym ...read more
Trendy & Tropical: The Palm-Leaf Print
I’m totally on board with the whole tropical trend that’s happening in fashion right now. Pineapples, flamingos, palm leaves—you name it, I’ll wear it. And I’ll dress my kids in matching styles too. I spotted this Hawaiian-inspired baby outfit at Carter’s, and, of course, ...read more
My #Mompossible Mission: Go See Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation—Alone!
Your mission should you choose to accept it: Go see a movie… by yourself! I know, I know—no task has ever sounded more appealing and less realistic. But I managed to succeed in this pursuit thanks to a sponsored opportunity with SocialMoms. I can’t even remember the last time ...read more