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My little guy will be turning six years old in a few short weeks. I can hardly believe it--where has the time gone? He graduated Kindergarten and is growing up way too fast on me. I need to seize this time and soak in every moment of his sweetness.  This notion is exactly why I ...read more

Summer is almost here—and 'tis the season for alfresco entertaining! My family's June, July, and August weekend will be filled barbecues, pool parties, picnics, graduation celebrations, birthdays, and holiday events. We'll be hosting friends and family at our home and in our new ...read more

It's Friday! Better yet, it's the Friday before a three-day weekend! MDW is officially upon us, and that means the unofficial kick-off to the social season has arrived. Time to break out those white pants and shoes you've been saving, hose off the patio furniture, and embrace ...read more

Momtrends just turned 10! Can you believe it? Over the past decade, Nicole has built and cultivated a community of loyal readers and digital friends. She has inspired countless moms throughout the country to prioritize style, self-care, and keep a sense of humor in the process. ...read more

We all know how hectic things can get when we're getting ready to host a party... Am I right? We race around making sure everything is spick and span, decorate a bit, and then we spend the bulk of our time in the kitchen whipping up a tasty appetizer spread and bar setup. I mean ...read more

Holiday party season is here - whether you are hosting just a few or a large shindig, the last thing you want to do is to be sweating and stressing in the kitchen over your appetizers. So we've rounded up some of our favorite, make-ahead apps that are delicious and won't have you ...read more

December is here! All month I'll be sharing some of my favorite holiday cocktails to serve at your holiday parties, a cozy night in, or you know, on a Wednesday after adulting all day long. First up, the cranberry gin martini. A few days ago we shared some tasty ways to use ...read more

Tomorrow may be the end of Oktoberfest, but luckily there is still time to celebrate! Here are five essentials you'll need to raise your own glass and prost (German for ‘cheers’) this weekend! If you can't make it to Munich for the original Oktoberfest, you can whip up your own ...read more

The end of the summer signifies back to school, cooler temperatures, and all the yummy things that come with Fall. But while we still can, let us bask one last time in the glorious rays of the sun by celebrating all which summer bestowed upon us in the form of a tropical party. ...read more

I'm not afraid to admit that I'm totally over Summer. We have a great relationship for about two weeks and then I'm ready to break up and move on to Fall. To get me through the sweltering heat, I resort to refreshing (and easy) cocktails like this 5 Minute Margarita. It's the ...read more

This summer, my daughter and I read Harry Potter And the Sorceror's Stone together. It's a little too advanced for her reading level, so I did most of the reading. But I knew she would love the magical story line. We had several other friends who were also reading the first ...read more

We've waited four long years and the summer Olympic Games are finally here! This year the summer Olympics are being held in Rio, Brazil! Our kids are really old enough at ages 7 and almost 3, to enjoy watching and cheering for Team USA! We're celebrating the Opening of the ...read more

I know it's hard to comprehend, but did you know that in the 1700's there were no cell phones? No emails? No texts?!? To communicate, everyone wrote letters. As I've stated many times before, letter writing is a major part of my correspondence with family members, co-workers, ...read more

A few weeks ago I shared that we were chosen to be a #DisneyKids Preschool Playdate host. We got a box of goodies to help us throw a fun Disney playdate party with our friends. My kids were super excited on the day that the box arrived. Check out our unboxing video below to ...read more

I am an official brand ambassador for Mini Babybel® in 2016. While I receive compensation for participation as a brand advocate, opinions are my own. I've always been a cheese lover. It's been a weakness since I was a kid. Now as an adult, it's important to me that I still get ...read more

Have you ever wanted to be a mixologist? You know, those awesome bartenders who use things like egg whites, bitters, star anise, orchids, and fire----and whom actually know what they're doing with them? What if you were given all of those ingredients PLUS the step by step ...read more

Braids are getting a twist! There's a cool new tool from Conair that combines a twist with the fun trend of braids. The video shows you a demo on the Conair Quick Twist a nifty new device Conair to create beautiful, twisty braids in seconds. Girls Braids and Hair Styles: Conair ...read more

Set the scene for some summer entertaining with these red, white and blue nautical finds from T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. The nautical theme is very trendy this summer. Everyone wants to feel like they are setting sail on an adventure and why not?! I'd love to be on a boat enjoying ...read more