NYC

NYC is a magical place at the holidays. The lights and displays are glorious and the city is never more full of cheer (and people!). Our family tries to mix culture and charity into the season. I don't want it to be all about CONSUMING and SPENDING. Each year we set aside an ...read more

I had little knowledge of Come From Away until my Broadway-loving mom put it on my radar. Being a New Yorker who was in the city on 9/11, I'm a reluctant participant in 9/11 memorializing. I still haven't been to the museum in NYC, though I do walk by the 9/11 Memorial on a ...read more

Life is a roller coaster. We all face ups and downs throughout our journey. Challenges abound. But according to children's author Karen Struck, how positively or negatively you focus your thoughts can shape the way you perceive the path you are currently on. In her picture book ...read more

There’s never been a better time to share the historic Empire State Building (ESB) with your family. Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan, the ESB is New York City’s most recognizable and celebrated attraction. Thanks to a new top-to-bottom redesign, this should be on the ...read more

We're a music-loving city. And we go out of our way to celebrate the arts. I have two girls that love musical theater (check out our most recent Broadway favorite here) and we do our part to help artists thrive in NYC. For the past eight years, I've loved spotting the colorful ...read more

I grew up on musicals. It's the soundtrack of my childhood. When I was six, I thought Jesus Christ Superstar was pop music (that didn't go over well at my catholic school). We try to see a few Broadway shows every year to take advantage of where we live. I'm thrilled to share ...read more

One of the best parts of living in NYC is all the cute restaurants. I do like to cook for the family, but I also love a good date night that involves someone else cooking for me. I just tested out the Seated Restaurant App and am sharing my review. Get the seated app here ...read more

I scored a much needed girls night out in NYC. I'm not going to mince words, 2019 has had its challenges. Mom life, a husband who travels a ton and a business that requires a lot of care and feeding feels like a juggling act. This month, some balls got dropped. Treating myself ...read more

Living in NYC isn't always glamorous. But it sure is exciting. There's never not somewhere to go, something to see, activities to enjoy... We are surrounded by culture and community, and it's amazing to watch our children benefit from this city lifestyle. One of our favorite ...read more

My first baby, Buckley, was born at the beginning of December, just in time for the brutal New York winter. It can be daunting to brave cold temperatures with such a tiny baby, but after the first few weeks, I knew I couldn’t stay inside my apartment all the time. Cabin fever ...read more

My town is Halloween obsessed. Like, we go big around these parts of the 'burbs. I love it. And while I wouldn't want to miss the neighborhood feel and fun, the local kids in costume, and the party ambiance near our school center, I have to admit that I'm kinda sorta tempted to ...read more

NYC is a place for movers, shakers, and trend-makers! Whether you're a native New Yorker or an eager, excited tourist, there's always something to do, something to see, and somewhere to go! We recently hosted a group of local influencers on a #trendsbus tour through the city ...read more

When I tell you we are picky about the foods we give the kids, I'm really making the understatement of the year. At Momtrends HQ, Mr. Momtrends and I are known as the sugar police. I admit I have been known to rant about hidden sugars and the evils of white bread on more than ...read more

I travel around the world and love sharing stories about my finds, but sometimes I forget that I live in a pretty awesome city. I'm trying to share some of my NYC finds with you all so you can make plans for your next NYC trip, or if you are a New York City mama, I hope to ...read more

When it comes to personal style, I'm not a big believer in "rules." If anything, we, at Momtrends, encourage our readers to be trend-setters, sartorial rule breakers, and stylish risk takers. (If you're going to wear leggings as pants, we fully support you! Just please, PLEASE ...read more

As a New Yorker who lived through 9/11, I still find a visit to the downtown area a bit emotional. It's taken me a moment to embrace all that's gone up in the place of the Twin Towers. But here's the thing about New York, it's a living breathing organism. Not only won't this ...read more

Summer can be hard in NYC. Parents are constantly seeking ways to keep their kids entertained, engaged, and occupied; and balance physical outdoor activities with relaxing downtime inside. And that's where these amazing playrooms come into play (get it?). They're designed to ...read more

When you’ve got to go, you’ve got to go. Or, at least, so says the saying. But sometimes “going” is not so luxurious… or convenient. Or, well, plausible. Closed or broken public bathrooms, clogged toilets, cleaning-crew blockades, and emergency situations… Who hasn’t found ...read more