travel

There are so many things to love about family travel; one of them is getting a break from the routine of preparing meals at home (and cleaning up dishes!). I love tasting new things and travel always inspires our family to explore foods. On our recent trip we found some fun ...read more

I've been to Paris 18 times. Someone recently suggested that perhaps I should venture out beyond Paris on my next trip to Europe. In my defense, I do get to 3-4 non-US countries each year. But I keep returning to Paris because they are the cultural epicenter of my universe. With ...read more

It's summertime and that means I am hitting the road, and the airports, and the train stations. My middle name is adventure and I love to explore the world. As such, I've become a pretty adept packer. One of my claims to fame is that I took a year-long trip around the world with ...read more

With more than 15 visits to France on my passport, Mr. Momtrends and I make a habit of tacking on trips to new-to-us cities when we make our annual sojourn to Paris. I don't ask for diamonds, I ask for a yearly business class ticket to Paris. This year, Marseille was our pick and ...read more

I grew up on musicals. It's the soundtrack of my childhood. When I was six, I thought Jesus Christ Superstar was pop music (that didn't go over well at my catholic school). We try to see a few Broadway shows every year to take advantage of where we live. I'm thrilled to share ...read more

If the Netflix series Tidying Up has inspired you to straighten up your home in ways you never thought imaginable, we have one question for you: did you forget about your car? With Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial start to summer, just days away, families are gearing up for ...read more

For the second year in a row, Momtrends is hitting the beach to welcome summer. We gathered the top mom bloggers around and headed to Cancun for our annual #InfluencerGetaway. This blogger trip is an opportunity to create content that helps moms get ready for summer. We help them ...read more

We have yet to take our young kids on an international adventure. Our travel plans have stayed relatively tame with a 6, 4, and now 1 month old at home. But I have big dreams to take them on many exciting explorations, near and far--and sooner than later! Travel incites curiosity ...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

Some people dread the middle school years, but I'm here with some good news. These years can be the best. The key is to figure out how to stay connected to your kids. Our family bonds over skiing. Those lifts can be the perfect time to start a meaty conversation or to giggle ...read more

There’s nothing more beautiful than walking in a winter wonderland, but driving in it can be a different story. As moms and dads we need to be prepared for snow, ice and cold temperatures. There are three easy steps we can take to protect our families from treacherous road ...read more

We all have travel bucket lists. Mine has an awful lot of ski resorts on it. Sure I love skiing out West and in Vermont, but I also love mixing culture and snow. When I started to dream up a winter trip to Japan, I went to the pros at Diamante Tavel to give me the ultimate ...read more

Have you ever been to Myrtle Beach? It's one of my favorite family friendly trae; destinations and that's why I'm going to share some of the best things to do with kids in Myrtle Beach with you today. You see, I'm of the firm belief that one of the greatest gifts you can give ...read more

Are you looking to plan a low-key, laidback kinda family vacay in the near future? Well, I suggest that you look no further than Myrtle Beach. If you're going to take my advice and are willing to consider adding this family friendly destination to your vacation schedule, you're ...read more

Vermont's Okemo Mountain is great in the winter. This year I discovered it's great fun in the summer too. This August I took a trip to southern Vermont to visit the Manchester Designer Outlets. During my visit, I made a swing over to nearby Ludlow to try out the mountain biking ...read more

Have you thought about camping with your family, but haven't quite made the leap?  Do you want to spend time outdoors communing with nature, immersing yourself in the natural beauty that lives outside the window but can't quite wrap your head around actually sleeping ...read more

When you travel do you find it tough to fit in a workout? Don't we all? Well, never fear, today I'm going to talk about the best hotel for active people! Because tough work schedules or all day travel itineraries shouldn't interfere with your desire to get a good sweat sesh in! I ...read more

NYC is a place for movers, shakers, and trend-makers! Whether you're a native New Yorker or an eager, excited tourist, there's always something to do, something to see, and somewhere to go! We recently hosted a group of local influencers on a #trendsbus tour through the city ...read more