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Freshly Picked Baby Shower
Are you throwing a baby shower for a sweet mama to be or looking to give a gift that will be appreciated and helpful? Join Momtrends for this Fresh Picked Farmers Market Baby Shower Bash! Related: Baby shower mocktail For the mama-to-be who prefers to spend her Saturdays ...read more
Perfect Fall Cheese Board
Fall is the perfect time to host gatherings with family and friends in your home. We're not just talking about Thanksgiving either. With the weather getting cooler, it's nice to get together in someone's home and have a wine and cheese night. For our fall entertaining we're ...read more
How to Throw an Art Party: Cupcakes and Canvases
My little guy is starting to get to the age that we've been having more playdates and planning more activities to do with friends. He's starting to become more artistic and loves to color and paint with his sister. I recently invited over some of my friends and their kiddos for a ...read more
The Best Dr. Seuss Party
It's Dr. Seuss week at my four year old's school! We're super excited to celebrate, but we got lucky enough to help put together this super fun, whimsical Dr. Seuss party recently. With bright colors, fun characters and Dr. Seuss themed party supplies, this party is almost as ...read more
Indoor Camping Party
There is something about camping that is just so much fun. Kids love it! We enjoy our family camping trips. Sleeping in tents under the stars, laughing by the campfire, catching fireflies, and eating s'mores late into the night. Not to mention being unplugged and spending good ...read more
Super Bowl Party: Nacho Bar & Bacon Chile Queso Recipe
The countdown to the Super Bowl is on! T-minus one week and two days! If you're reading this post, I bet you're starting to get excited. Cheering on your favorite team takes a lot of energy. You can "tackle your hunger" with our Super Bowl Nacho Bar complete with Bacon Chile ...read more
How to Throw a Kids Cookie Decorating Party
Let's talk about how to throw a kids cookie decorating party shall we? This is different from the annual holiday bake sesh you probably have with your mom. This is all about no stress fun for the kiddos! I don't know about you mamas, but I've been running around like a chicken ...read more
How to Throw a Camping Themed Birthday Party
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
Ice-Cream Party Inspiration
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
The Official Start of the Alfresco Season
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
A Decade of Momtrends, a Decade of Memories
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
How to Get Your Bathroom Ready for a Party
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
Our Favorite Make-Ahead Party Appetizers
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
Saturday Sips: Holiday Cranberry Martini
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
Everything You Need for Oktoberfest
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
End-of-Summer Tropical Party
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
Five Minute Margarita
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
Harry Potter Viewing Party
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
How to throw an Olympics Party for Kids!
We've waited four long years, plus an extra one thanks to COVID and the summer Olympic Games are finally here! This year the summer Olympics are being held in Japan. Our kids are really old enough at ages 7 and almost 3, to enjoy watching and cheering for Team USA! We're ...read more
Throw a Crafty 4th of July Party
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
Polka Dot Party with Mini Babybel®
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
Saturday Sips: Shaker & Spoon Unboxing
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
Girls Braids and Hair Styles: Conair Quick Twist
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
Red, White and Blue Nautical Table Decor for Your Next Summer Party!
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