Can I tell you one of my favorite things about walking into a tropical resort, destination hotel, or spa center? ... It's the abundance and availability of fruit-infused water. I know, I know... I'm easy to please; it's just one of the simple pleasures and little luxuries I can ...read more
As temperatures rise, it can be harder to fall and stay asleep. It's not like in the fall when you have that perfect cross breeze keeping you cool and comfy under the covers. Sweltering heat and humidity and artificial AC air certainly don't help. But there are ways you can ...read more
With another heatwave headed our way next week, we’re doing everything we can to avoid the high temperatures--hiding at home in the AC, running the sprinklers, and inviting ourselves to every pool party on the block! Still, we have to run errands and get chores done and keep on ...read more
Camp time is the best time! My two kiddos have been in day camp for the last three weeks now, and they are loving every moment--from swim lessons to playground sessions to arts and crafts to the high ropes course and the zip line. (It must be good to be a kid!) Despite all the ...read more
Summer is a busy travel season for many of us. We spend our time going on exciting impromptu adventures, exploring country roads during fun family road trips, and then, of course, we've got those daily busy camp drop-off and pick-up sessions. With all the coming and going ...read more
Barbecues, pool parties, fireworks--the Fourth of July is a ton of fun for everyone. But, amidst all the festivities, it’s important to take precautions and be aware of certain safety measures. We tapped the experts at SitterCity for the top seven safety tips to keep in mind ...read more
Midsummer gardens are beginning to explode with fruits, berries, and fresh produce and this fact always makes me thirsty! I drink from my garden as often as I eat from it, and this "garden to glass" lifestyle has begun to change the way I walk through a farmer's market, read a ...read more
It's the dead of winter and millions of Americans are day-dreaming of somewhere warm. Yep, March is hard. Spring is so close, but feels so far away. The hubby and I actually just planned our summer vacation. Amidst snow days and wind storms, we desperately needed a "light at ...read more
My big guy is having the best time at his little morning summer camp. It's exclusively outdoors on an open field and playground--which means the counselors have to get very creative with sports and activities and fun and games. Yes, they craft on a picnic table and play board ...read more
Summer is all about slowing down and spending time with family and friends. Cookouts reign supreme during this sweltering season, but sometimes, parties are more formal. And what better than a classy craft cocktail for your more intimate dinner parties. This blackberry sage gin ...read more
Camp Mom is in session. While my almost six year old big boy goes to our town's summer recreation program, my little lady bug is stuck at home with yours truly. She loves me and all, but I know my social butterfly would want to be playing and crafting and singing and running with ...read more
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
I'll admit that my kids spend more time than I'd like on various devices. The phone, the iPad, the laptop, and multiple televisions provide them with ample screen time--to say the least. The fact is: as a working mama, sometimes I need to "plug" my kids in so that I can plug ...read more
Do you have a favorite frozen cocktail? Do you prefer sugary sweet cocktails or cocktails where other flavors come through? If you love frozen cocktails and a lovely balanced flavor where the rum shines through, this frozen mai tai cocktail is for you. A lovely combination of ...read more
Can you believe the Fourth of July is almost here? Time is progressing so quickly I can hardly believe it myself. And what does the upcoming holiday mean? It means you need a good Independence Day cocktail. It's all about the cookouts and cocktails! And this summer cocktail is ...read more
My son's Kindergarten teacher sent home a note today that said "we are officially counting down the last 10 days of school." For the next week and a half, they'll be celebrating with one special surprise every day. Of course, most of these "surprises" involve some level of ...read more
You know what's funny about little kids? They don't feel the cold. The water temperature could be 50-degrees; when they're swimming around in a pool, they couldn't care less--purple lips and all. Of course, once they climb out and their little bodies are exposed to the air, it's ...read more
Time for some fun in the sun ladies and I have just the adult beverage you need! Yes, I said NEED. This poolside rum punch is so delicious and easy to make it will is the perfect recipe to whip up for the long, sunny, pool days ahead. I love grape juice, but what I love even ...read more
When my little lady was a baby girl, I would go absolutely berserk buying bathing suits and bikinis and all sorts of adorably girlie and totally ridiculous (but pretty!) beach and pool ensembles. I'd have to slather heaps of sunscreen on her exposed arms and legs and back and ...read more
Summer break is almost here and the kids are ecstatic! But if you’re a mom, you’re likely thinking SURVIVAL! Many moms get overwhelmed at the thought of having the kids home all summer with the added pressure of juggling work, summer camps and schedules, and keeping the kids ...read more
1. Foster an “Outside” Connection to Learning Summer is the perfect time to show kids that learning doesn’t just happen at school. And one of the best ways to make at-home learning fun during the summer is to take it outside! You can conduct simple experiments that may be too ...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
Put down that pumpkin spice latté. Fall doesn't officially arrive for another 21 days--what's the rush? Before we pick apples at the orchard and break out our favorite boot, let's enjoy these last few fleeting days and weeks of summer. And what better way to celebrate the ...read more
It has been an epic summer. Labor Day is around the corner, and school starts in less than three weeks. The season of fun and sun and freedom is almost coming to a close. But I’m not ready to throw in the [beach] towel just yet! I want to make the most of every hot, sweaty, ...read more
