Sadly summer is going way too fast, I'm trying to hold on tight to the good vibes and long days of August. I just had to squeeze in one last summer giveaway for moms. Summer Giveaway for Moms This fun giveaway includes summer favorites from Sam's Club. Sam's Club is a ...read more
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
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
About 20 years ago I made my way through Lisbon. I was on route to see family and expose my future ex-husband to the delights of Southern Europe. With my distant relatives in charge of our visit, I didn’t pay much attention to trip planning, or frankly to the distinct rhythms of ...read more
One of the big things Mr. Momtrends and I care deeply about is raising kids who have an adventurous spirit. To raise them with an explorer's spirit, we try to get out of our travel comfort zone. Last week I shared my picks for destinations that get you out into the mountains, ...read more
The ASPCA estimates that 78 million dogs are owned in the United States and that about 44 percent of all households have a dog. We've got to imagine that many of those pet-owners will want to go on vacation this summer--maybe even a road trip! Instead of leaving your furry friend ...read more
I grew up going to Disney World and Disneyland on family vacations. Seeing the castle light up, watching the fireworks, and soaking up all the magic. Now, it's time to experience the wonder of Disney through the eyes of my children. Planning a trip to Disney may seem impossible ...read more
