saturday sips

I love Trader Joe's. And despite the fact that I menu plan for exactly what I'll need each week, I still find myself there at least three times a week - if I'm lucky. Anyone relate?! While I have many favorites there, I do love their wine department which is always stocked with ...read more

We usually have a good supply of red wine on hand in our home, but I try to have a more diverse variety stocked on our shelves and in our fridge as we approach the holidays. I like to have bottle of something fizzy and fancy chilled should we find ourselves having an impromptu ...read more

Hey, cocktail lovers! Did you see our Facebook Live last week? We were shaking up some delicious Kettle One martinis and celebrating 10 years of Momtrends Media. The whole MTM team was at Woodloch Pines in Hawley, Pennsylvania, for our annual work summit and retreat—and in ...read more

Over the last couple of years distilleries have become increasingly popular. I love that many of them are even family friendly. Distilleries are great places for big events, girls' outings, and even date nights. One event that I especially love attending at a favorite local ...read more

Now that Labor Day has come and gone, the kids have returned to school, and the air has that crisp and cool edge to it, it's time to accept that summer is almost over. As much as I love the warm weather, I have to admit that I am ready to embrace fall with its colorful leaves, ...read more

If you are anything like me, then you are furiously trying to soak up and hold on to the last bits of summer. I love grabbing my family and friends to have an impromptu end of summer beach or pool day. What's better than a refreshing cocktail while enjoying the sunshine? Not ...read more

I can not believe that I am saying this, because it is so hard to fathom, but summer is winding down. For many families, the school year has already begun! For more cocktails ideas, try this simple Vodka Watermelon cocktail at Take Time for Style. Fall is quickly approaching but ...read more

Summer is the time for tequila. While cold winter days may pair better with whiskey and bourbon, in summer, tequila reigns supreme. And here's the thing I've discovered: good tequila doesn't need anything with it. We aren't talking throwing back shots - that's something you did ...read more

Fourth of July is just around the corner! To celebrate, we're serving up a simple, festive, and tasty red, white and blue sangria that is easy to make ahead and large enough to serve a crowd. Cheers! 4th of July Sangria Recipe When I saw this recipe on RecipeGirl I knew it was ...read more

Grill season is here! Yippee! Time to head outside and create meals that you can make entirely on the BBQ. From grilled meats to corn on the cob, garlic bread to a grilled cesar salad, summer is the time to explore all the wonderful benefits of barbecuing. Equally as important, ...read more

I hope that I am not the first to wish you.....Happy National Rosé Day, friends! Rosé consumption has been on the rise the past four years and it's not hard to see why. It's pretty. It's pink. And there is no shortage of yummy rosé to try. Plus, it's a perfect wine for summer. ...read more

We here at Momtrends love our wine but what we don't love is the headache that can come along with it. While too much wine is bound to give anyone a little brain burn come morning, some people who are highly sensitive to the sulfites in wine can get a headache from just a single ...read more

Raise your hand if you like cupcakes. On today's edition of Saturday Sips, we're celebrating with cupcakes times two! We're doing the hard work of finding the perfect pairing between Cupcake Vineyard wines and actual cupcakes from Sprinkles. Let the fun begin! First, let's ...read more

Cinco de Mayo Mango Margaritas - just go ahead and try to say that five times fast! Actually, skip that and let's get to the mixing, the making, and the margarita-ing (yes, it's a verb). If you didn't get a chance to celebrate Cinco de Mayo yesterday, you don't have to worry. The ...read more

Time to shake out the picnic blankets! Spring is here and National Picnic Day is tomorrow, April 23rd. Drinking wine outside isn't always a walk in the park - ha! There can be stray frisbees and bugs, hot sun and unstable surfaces. Today I'm sharing 3 rules for making picnicking ...read more

Bathing suit season is just around the corner so while I love to celebrate with a good cocktail, the calories can add up. And then I met RSVP Skinnies, the guilt-free portable packets that are an all-natural calorie-free and sugar-free way to make a lightened up cocktail at home ...read more

Tomorrow is International Gin and Tonic Day and we here at Momtrends want to ensure that you are ready to celebrate! One of my favorite things about a classic gin+tonic is that it doesn't take a lot of thought, ingredients or time to make. It's simple, classic and deliciously ...read more

Has your household been caught up in March Madness? We're down to the Final Four match up being played today: South Carolina vs. Gonzaga and Oregon vs. North Carolina. While your bracket may have already been busted, your basketball-watching libation game can still be strong. ...read more