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

This week our editorial team is spending some time musing on the theme of motherhood. I'm kicking it off with my motherhood mantra. When I try to sum up my parenting approach, the phrase benign neglect first comes to mind. I'm an observer of what's working, I like to let ...read more

Shop Peach today (5/7/18) for cool yoga clothes for Moms today and save 30% off a special Mother's Day Collection! Use our exclusive shopping link here: https://www.discoverpeach.com/a/nicolef - As always, I try on and test all the workout clothes I share. Today I have some ...read more

If you're a regular Momtrends reader, then you know that we're collective fans of mommy-and-me matching styles. Sometimes we go subtle; other times it's totally over-the-top; but more frequently than not, it's super sweet. My little lady has a style aesthetic that's all her own. ...read more

My mom is one of a kind. She’s my best friend. My confidant. My comedic relief. My cook. My (unlicensed) therapist. My shopping partner. My biggest cheerleader. And my go-to babysitter. But that’s not all... My mom is kind and silly and stubborn and supportive. She would ...read more

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

My ideal Mother's Day will kick off with an ice-cold mimosa, round out with an afternoon glass of crisp rosé, and end with some pink champagne. I think I deserve a little bit of luxury... and a whole lot of bubbles for everything I do! Related: Mothers Day shopping guide for the ...read more

I laugh when I think about my pre-parenting days. I was so naive. I thought had so much on my plate as a hotshot NYC editor. There were meetings to make, emails to draft, professional events to attend, red carpets to cover, features to write, business trips to be taken, and ...read more

Get ready to do something adorable and on the cheap! These mini canvas flowers require simple techniques that this tutorial will guide you through. Here's what you need: Felt in a variety of colors Mini canvases Paint in a variety of colors Paintbrush Hot glue gun Scissors ...read more

I’m fortunate to have a few amazing women in my life. Mothers, aunts, sisters, and friends who inspire me, support me, and help me grow as a mom every day. They say “it takes a village,” and, indeed, it does. This group is my village—they watch my kids, they encourage my goals, ...read more

Mother's Day is right around the corner and we Mamas may not always admit it, but we are tired. Start her Mother's Day off right by letting her sleep in and then bringing her breakfast in bed. Every Mom loves to be pampered once in a while and breakfast in bed is an easy and fun ...read more

Happy Mother's Day and thank you so much for a whole year of spectacular craftiness! Today we are making felt photo books to preserve all those awesome memories of your kiddos. Ask any mom and she'll say the gifts she treasures most are the homemade ones.  Related: Craft corner ...read more

We hope you have enjoyed our Mother's Day Guides over the years. We do our best to pick gifts that are just right for mom. Now we are ready to talk fashion. Each piece is a lovely gift on its on, but all of them coordinate well together. Pick and choose and mix and match with ...read more

I think one of the most vivid memories I have of the day we took our first baby home from the hospital was looking at my husband and saying, "So now they just let us LEAVE AND TAKE THIS BABY HOME?" We were clueless and had no idea what we were doing. After all, babies don't come ...read more

Let me be clear: fitness is not really "my thing." I'm working (darn hard, in fact) to get in better shape so I can be a healthier version of myself, but I'll never love working out.  Related: Last Minute Mothers Day gift guide One thing that's sure to get help a mom out is a ...read more

We know it's so cliché, but children really do grow up quickly. Everyone tells you this but as parents sometimes it feels like suddenly they go from tiny newborns snuggling in your arm to big school-age kids doing homework just in the blink of an eye. While we can't keep them ...read more