We have yet to take our young kids on an international adventure. Our travel plans have stayed relatively tame with a 6, 4, and now 1 month old at home. But I have big dreams to take them on many exciting explorations, near and far--and sooner than later! Travel incites curiosity ...read more
This post is sponsored by Paramount Pictures With only a few sweet long days of summer left, I decided to treat some of my favorite ladies to a "Girls' Night In" with Book Club movie. I missed it in the theaters but knew my sister-in-law and mom would adore the cast and the ...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
Tis the season to curl up on the couch with a holiday movie or two. Invite the girls over (or gather your kiddos), pour some wine (or hot chocolate), and nibble on Santa's cookie stash. (We won't tell.) In the spirit of the season, we've rounded up our favorite chick flicks to ...read more
Happy Valentine's Day, lovies (a bit early)! I used to dread this holiday back when I was in high school... and then through most of college, as well. I never seemed to have a boyfriend on February 14, and I remember feeling totally hopeless. (Oh, the dramatics of adolescence and ...read more
I was away at college on February 14, 2004, when my mom called to tell that Dr. Vezza, our loyal and local veterinarian, had made a house call... He showed up unexpectedly, knocked at the front door, and presented my mom with a Valentine, a sweet and silly six-month-old cairn ...read more
Two of the funniest women in comedy are hitting the big screen. Tiny Fey and Amy Poehler are together again for their latest film, SISTERS. (#sistersmovie) The film hits theaters December 18. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler reunite for Sisters, a new film from Pitch Perfect director ...read more
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
It's not often that Google invites you and your family to an exclusive event in New York City. So when they do, you don't ask questions... you just pack a diaper bag and GO! And so, a few days ago, my almost three-year-old son and my kid-at-heart older brother ("Uncle Brad") ...read more
It is shocking how much sugar is in our food. Not just the natural sugars that are found in fruits, but everyday foods like cereal, tomato sauce and yogurt. In fact, of the 600,000 items that are sold in the supermarket, 80% have added sugar. This is remarkably sad, specially ...read more
In anticipation of the upcoming worldwide release of Disney’s film “Maleficent (in theaters on ” Stella McCartney have teamed up with Disney to create a clothing capsule for Stella McCartney Kids. The collaborative designs are inspired by the new film based on the untold story ...read more
A few days ago I had the unique experience of having brunch with the young starlet, Sophie Nélisse. As star of The Book Thiefa lot has changed in the life of this 15-year-old - since she took the role of young Liesel (check out our past review here). During a brunch of french ...read more
The New York City-area is expected a big winter storm tomorrow. We are getting ready with all of the essentials and gearing up for a day inside with lots of activities. One extra special way to we are going to enjoy the storm is to watch a family-movie and nestle together with ...read more
Once Thanksgiving is over, the holiday movie marathons begin. Theres everything from the old classics like Its a Wonderful Life (Mr. Gower has the first line, "I owe everything to George Bailey. Help him, dear Father."), and Miracle on 34th Street (the original with Maureen ...read more
Words are life. The feed the soul of young Lisele, the spirited character in the captivating new movie, The Book Thief. Based on the popular novel by Markuz Zusak, the movie took me on an incredible journey through the experiences of Liesel Meminger as she begins her new life ...read more
As we mentioned, we had the chance to visit the set of the new movie Delivery Manin NYC and a part of that experience was having the chance to meet and interview Vince Vaughn. Playing the character David Wozniak whose life gets upturned after he learns that he fathered 533 ...read more
A few months ago Momtrends had the pleasure to go behind-the-scenes at visit the set of the movie, Delivery Man. Released by Dreamworks Pictures and Reliance Entertainment, Delivery Man follows the story of David Wozniak (Vince Vaughn) whose anonymous donations resulted in 533 ...read more
While we are a huge fan of activities in the summer, there is also something special about a summer flick with the kids and a big tub of popcorn. This summer are excited for the newest movie from the Disney Channel with Teen Beach Movie(Rated TV-G). Premiering, Friday, July ...read more
A few days ago I had the chance to check out a screening of the ultimate movie for summer with a preview of the Way Way Back. Starring Steve Carrell, Toni Collette, Sam Rockwell, Allison Janney, and Amanda Peet, the movie highlights the summer experience (and its many ups and ...read more
My daughter and I recently had the chance to watch The Croods, a fun 3D movie that follows the adventures of the world's first modern family. We were both instantly captivated by the world of the Croods that featured the juxtaposition of the old way of thinking from Grug ...read more
Sneak Peek: Tim Burton's Frankenweenie I have always been a fan of Tim Burton ('Alice in Wonderland,' The Nightmare Before Christmas') and his strange, but endearing world that is both visually stunning and disturbing as he uncovers the hidden, and somewhat "ugly" side of ...read more
As part of my whirlwind weekend in Los Angeles to cover the premiere of Brave (read more about that here), I also had the chance to interview the voice talent and director of this memorable new family film. Exclusive Interviews with the Cast and Director of Brave Prior to the ...read more
Film is such an incredible medium to understand and relate to characters and their hardships. We are particularly always excited about films that highlight women, especially those that chronicle the ups and downs of modern motherhood. A new film, Small, Beautifully Moving ...read more
Are you ready for a fun night out? Momtrends is excited to announce that we can give our readers tickets to a screening of One For the Money, starring Katherine Heigl. In the movie Heigl brings Stephanie Plum - the popular heroine of Janet Evanovich's worldwide best-selling ...read more
