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
I’m pretty sure no one loves a hotel stay as much as my two little ones. It doesn’t matter where we are or why we’re there—if it has a pool or an arcade, they’re pumped. Heck, if it has an on-floor ice machine, they ’re happy campers. The change of scenery and the novelty of ...read more
DUMBO Brooklyn is a trendy New York City neighborhood full of lofts, cool restaurants and great shopping. It's also home to some of the most iconic (and photographed) views in all of NYC. For many tourists, DUMBO is becoming a must-see destination. As a local Brooklyn mom, I ...read more
Summer is right around the corner, and we've got big plans to ... Of course, while incredibly rewarding, traveling with kids is also immensely challenging--especially if it entails a long-haul flight. The air pressure, potential turbulence, and the necessity to remain seated for ...read more
Back when I was pregnant with my first daughter, my husband and I took a fateful ski trip to Salt Lake City, Utah. I stuck to greens and blues, but I was not going to let a winter go by without at least a few runs. (By the way, check with your doctor to make sure skiing is a good ...read more
President's weekend is traditionally a HUGE weekend for family ski break. February is the perfect time to make the most of winter and head to the snow. To prep yourself and your family for an awesome ski vacation in Utah or wherever you ski, we’ve gone right to the source. ...read more
I've always wanted to go skiing in Europe. It's definitely on my travel bucket list. When we were were putting together our 2017/18 Family Ski Guide, I reached out to some friends to try to get the scoop on what makes European trips so awesome. I was able to connect with Katja ...read more
A weekend away means a workweek’s worth of preparation. Indeed, packing for a family of four takes time. It takes planning and patience and checklists and perhaps of a glass of wine or two. So when we booked our family’s first ski trip to Vermont (more on Mount Snow coming your ...read more
Last year I made platinum on Delta. This means I travel a ton and my luggage gets a good workout. After 10 years, my old Travelpro rolling suitcase was ready to be replaced, I started my hunt for the best overhead roller for women travelers. Work trips are great for building my ...read more
Is there anyone out there NOT wearing a ski helmet anymore? I mean even this YETI has a helmet on under his suit! For me the big impetus was when Natasha Richardson died from a fall (no helmet). I bought one the next day. With the first helmet, I just acted fast. I wanted ...read more
Our 2017 Family Ski Guide is live! This year we had some new contributors share stories and resources to help even more moms get out on the snow. I asked Kristen Lummis, the Founder of BraveSkiMom.com help me talk more of you into skiing. She came up with ten reason moms should ...read more