Many of us have been quarantining right alongside our children – trying to crank out work and be camp counselors, summer school teachers, and parents. It's a lot to juggle, and it can be a frustrating grind. But if we stop for a moment, we may realize that our kids can have a way ...read more
When I was a kid, we went on vacation to the beach. I met a friend named Miep. We played together the whole time we were on vacation. We made sandcastles, played mini golf, and enjoyed our time together. I forget where she was from but we became pen pals and kept in touch for a ...read more
The holiday season is officially upon us, but that doesn’t mean wildfire season has ended. With a surplus of dry leaves and branches, high winds can make outdoor decor like lights and festive candles extra dangerous. While decorating for the holidays is tradition -- it’s most ...read more
My 11-year-old daughter was in my closet the other day admiring my shoes and she commented that I never wear heels anymore. She was 100% correct. These days, you can only find me in sneakers or booties. My favorite booties are the ones that are comfortable and stylish. Get the ...read more
Recently, the Momtrends Media team (The Shopping Mama and Momtrends) got together for our yearly summit to collaborate, rejuvenate, and create some team-building memories together at Canyon Ranch in Arizona. Canyon Ranch Tucson is a luxury spa resort that offers everything from ...read more
Summer is here and it's time to show some skin. I think summer nails can be a great accessory, and to get the best summer nails. I've got a few tricks and favorites. Related: The ten best flip flops for summer Best Summer Nails Tips First, I try to give my nails a rest. During ...read more
When she was younger, my baby girl was a champion napper. She went down like clockwork twice a day for at least a couple hours at a time. It was glorious...Then she became a toddler. With toddlerhood came her refusal to even consider nap time. I mean she fought it tooth and nail. ...read more
How would you rank your family's morning routine? Are there tears and yelling (from either you or the kids) or is it smooth sailing getting everyone ready and out the door? If you fall more into the first category, we've crowd-source tips from moms around the U.S. on how to get ...read more
We're ready for the holidays thanks to a recent trip to Children's Place. Check out all the things we found for a total of $75. This fun video offers a look at what is trendy and cool for kids to wear this holiday. I share tips on how to get ready for the holidays in style. ...read more
Moms...If I can convince of one thing, please let it be don't be a martyr. It seems to be our first instinct to take on everything under the sun, while at the same time refusing help. We're superheroes right? Well, we can still be superheroes when we're taking care of ourselves. ...read more
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
You probably know that Kate, Jennie and I are all military families. We all have kids and we've all faced the challenges that deployments can bring. While each deployment is different and each kid reacts differently, these are our top 5 tips to help kids stay connected during ...read more
Hair care tips for moms--perfect for before or after summer camp. So many parents complain that their kids come home with lice (sorry, but true). If it happens, we're here to help. Our tips are provided by the Founder of Fairy Tales Hair Care about head lice treatment and ...read more
We're testing out Impress Nails. A manicure solution for busy women. Two of our team members (your's truly and Mandy in the video below) tested and LOVED these nails. For me it was a pressure-testing situation. I had a business trip planned and no time for a manicure. I packed ...read more
Stocking Suffer finds from CVS! I found some great deals on small things perfect for stuffing into the stockings: Find out what we scored on a recent CVS trip. There were so many ideas to pick from! Treats, toys and all sorts of beauty finds. Momtrends' channel is all about ...read more
Black Friday is right around the corner. I've been gearing up for this moment for months! This summer I went to all sorts of holiday previews to spot trends. Now it's time to share a look at the hottest toys from Disney. From Frozen to Star Wars we've made our top picks. For ...read more
Learn how to perfectly accessorize your fall outfits with this fashion tutorial from Nicole Feliciano a lifestyle expert. Tops picks for fall accessories--from the best lip gloss color to the shoes to make you look cool, we've got them all. shop mark accessories here: ...read more
Toys can drive me crazy. I'm not talking about stepping on the wee doll shoes or spending or trying to find the "hot toy" of the holiday season. I'm talking about finding toys that can entertain, don't require a ton of oversight and can spark the imagination. I want toys with ...read more
What's next in baby gear? BABYBJÖRN has had the designers working overtime to develop the Baby Carrier We-- a new generation of baby carriers designed by the family-owned Swedish company, which pioneered babywearing in the ‘60s. Baby gear can be daunting. Too much of it and ...read more
What's the key to a great school year? A good teacher. The perfect school? A 4.0 grade-point average. Perhaps. But here at Momtrends, I think a perfect backpack can go a long way to set the right tone for the year. To kick off the back to school shopping season, I took the ...read more
WIth it almost being back-to-school time we have been looking for ways to make focus on healthy choices during this busy season. To help us out, we enlisted some tips from Brooke Alpert, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., of B Nutritious and author of The Sugar Detox, (Da Capo, 2013) and ...read more
Sharing a sneak peek at the newest collection from LEGOFriends. They are called the Animal Rescue collection and they are AWESOME. Check it out as we visit LEGO girls Andrea, Mia, Olivia, Stephanie and Emma - and their cute new animals friends. Review courtesy of my 9 year old ...read more
We all go through ebbs and flows of our relationships. One aspect that many couples grapple with is about money. During a recent interview, we had the chance to chat with renowned relationship expert Dr. Terri Orbuch, Ph.D. Better known as The Love Doctor®, shared some advice ...read more
Stop the hunt. We've found the cutest baby gift period. Adorable jammies, and onesies packed in a reusable jam-container. Perfect packaging plus sweet style equals a baby gift that's going to bring ooohs and aahs. Check out why we love Jammies prêt-à-porter. Momtrends' ...read more
