saturday sips

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

My in-laws are in the horse-raising-and-racing business. It's a crazy, thrilling, and totally risky trade, but they absolutely love it. And I can understand why... The animals are stunning, the tracks are buzzing, and the races themselves are edge-of-your-seat exciting. One thing ...read more

It's that time of year again - Girl Scout cookie season! That sweet month when Thin Mints fill the freezer, Samoas sneak into lunch boxes, and Do-Si-Dos seems to mosey out after dinner each night. There is only one thing that could make Girl Scout cookie season better. WINE.  We ...read more

We're totally in the Valentine's Day spirit and after seeing Conversation Hearts in just about every store we've been in lately we knew we needed to infuse some vodka with this traditional Valentine candy. Then, of course, we whipped up an easy Conversation Heart Martini to sip ...read more

It's officially fall. Autumn means boots and sweaters, colorful leaves and crisp cool days. It's my favorite season. While we don't get much fall weather here in Arizona (I'm usually sipping some Prickly Pear Margaritas), it's still my favorite. I still like to pretend it's fall ...read more

Last year I made the best purchase ever when I scooped up the Wilton Shot Glass Molds. The Shot Glass Molds made their first appearance at an Oktoberfest party - simple ice molds with Jaegermeister shots - and have been a party staple ever since. S'mores shots - chocolate pudding ...read more

Happy Fourth of July extended weekend, besties! It's time to celebrate America with delicious food, great drinks, and fabulous company. We hope you have amazing plans with family and friends—and we want to help you kick off the festivities with the easiest, brightest, yummiest, ...read more

I have a confession to make. I tried Rosé for the first time with the Momtrends team last summer. I know right, crazy?! For some reason I was always a little nervous about trying it. I always stuck to reds or whites (or margaritas). But, once I had that first glass of Rosé I ...read more

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

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. Related: One event that I especially love attending at a favorite ...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

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