In case you missed it, we recently launched a new series: Momtrends MVP’s. We know you’re always on the lookout for the latest and greatest products for moms, so we took care of the legwork across a variety of categories. We're here to make life easier for you, plain and simple. ...read more
It’s that time of year -- when parents worry about how to protect little ones from the heat and sun. Summer is a joyous time to relish in the outdoors, but unless proper precautions are taken it can also be a very dangerous one. Children can suffer short and long term damage of ...read more
Wondering how to keep your skin protected without getting that greasy sunscreen glow? Yep, so are we. That's why we were intrigued by powder sunscreens we started testing them and found three powder sunscreens to make applying easy. Related: Beat the heat beauty product roundup ...read more
Up until recently my mom bag was almost always a large and in charge tote, but no more. Today I get to share what's in my mom bag and said bag is a purse. That's right, it's a medium sized actual purse. Dooney & Burke makes a gorgeous hobo bag that's just the right size. My mom ...read more
Can you guess what my number one travel beauty must have is? I'll give you a hint...It's not makeup. It does protect the skin I apply my makeup to however. It's sunscreen of course (but not just any old sunscreen, more on that later)! No matter what time of year I'm traveling, ...read more
So, we're in the thick of it. We're right smack dab in the middle of summer and it's, in a word, HOT...Am I right? You may feel like your makeup is literally sliding off your face these days. Well, that's because it probably is. BWAH! If you don't wear the right kind of makeup or ...read more
Summer is a time when I love to pare down my look. My beauty routine, for instance, just isn't quite as involved as it is the rest of the year. That doesn't mean I don't have one at all however. A woman of a certain age, ahem like a women in her thirties, needs to take care of ...read more
Maternity fashion has come a long way. This is my third spin into the the dance of dressing a bump. A few weeks ago, I entered the second trimester of my third pregnancy. As my morning sickness subsides and the weeks continue to roll by, the reality that this baby boy is actually ...read more
Now that summer is in full swing, my family and I plan to spend a lot of time at the beach. Being that we live about half an hour from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, it would be a shame not to take advantage of them! That being said, we can’t just pick up and ...read more
This little lady... She is just about the sweetest mini love muffin in the whole wide world. I could eat her up. Bath time with Baby P is my fave. She absolutely adores splashing around in a tub filled with bubbles... and getting her mama drenched is an added bonus! The only ...read more
For me, 2016 is going to be the year of trying new things. Whether I give a sick new workout a whirl, tackle some social media education or simply test out a new beauty product, it's my mission to try something new every week. Just think...If I achieve my goal, that's 52 ...read more
Even though the kids are headed back to school and fall is on its way, you may not be quite ready to say goodbye to summer. That's ok. We have a few beauty ideas for how you can hang on to your summer beauty a big longer. As much as I love fall, which is a LOT, I'm always sad to ...read more
We moms know the dangers and beauty woes of sun exposure and if you're like me, you're slathering on SPF each day, every day. But what about your kids? Are you as vigilant about their sun protection as you are with yours? Related: Momtrends MVP's best sunscreens for your family ...read more
My babies are as fair-skinned as they get. No surprise there—both my husband and I are one of two shades at all times: pasty white or bright red. There's no in-between. We burn, and we burn fast. (Sorry, kiddos, but a sun-kissed glow is not in either one of your futures.) Yes, ...read more
We are serious about sun safety and with the summer comes more outdoor activities. A common problem during spring and summer, sunburn can cause skin to become tender, red, and even scaly. Without the proper protection of sunscreen and clothing, sunburn can cause long-term damage, ...read more
While we love talking about what we need to pack for our kids, we also need to remember the essentials for ourself. From bathing suits to shoes to the perfect beach bag, we have you covered in our vacation round-up. Check out some of our picks, and be sure to add your ...read more
I have started to think about family travel plans for the summer, and while the destinations aren't finalized I do know that sun protection is on the top of my list. A new line, the CeraVe® Sun Care line, developed with dermatologists, is designed to protect the face and body ...read more
They had me at their name. Smart Girls Who Surf is an all natural skincare company located in Laguna Beach, CA. Smart Kids Who Play is their new collection of sunblock and it's chemical free, parabens free, environmentally friendly and totally rad. The SPF 30 Organic Sunscreen ...read more
