vacation
Best Beach Towns to Live In
If relaxing summer days at the beach are making you rethink the daily grind of city life, then perhaps it's time to consider a move. While living by the ocean might sound perfectly idyllic, it, of course, comes with some downsides. Still, if you're ready to trade in high rises ...read more
How to Start Planning for Affordable Summer Travel Now
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
5 Reasons to Try a Vacation Rental
Sometimes you need to get out of your house, out of your head, and out of the norm of your everyday life. It's a break, a breather, and a much-needed respite for moms, . For a few weeks, I had been feeling stuck in the humdrum. I was getting frustrated with the routine of ...read more
8 Ways to Save on Your next Disney Trip
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
Top Tips When Booking a Hotel Room for Your Family
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
The Ultimate Getaway Destination for Family, Friends, and Even Co-Workers
When I think of iconic family vacation spots, I think of Woodloch Resort in Hawley, PA. As a kid, my family used to go to this picturesque Poconos destination every year in the winter. I remember the cozy vibe, the warm staff, the lovely accommodations, and the delicious ...read more
5 Ways to Sneak Fitness Into Your Next Family Vacation
Many years ago when I would go on vacation I would never exercise, thinking I needed a break from the gym, or just assuming there wouldn’t be any options available for me to squeeze in a decent workout. Not only have I changed, but so have the times, and now more and more ...read more
Tax-Day Stress Relievers
Tax Day. It can be, well, "taxing"... on more than just your wallet. Getting those numbers crunched and that deadline met can leave you with a hefty headache and a serious dose of anxiety. (Not to mention the dent in your savings.) Alas, the day has come, and we hope you feel at ...read more
Spring-Break Essential: The Best Sun Hats for Little Vacationers
Hello, spring. (Well, hello officially, at least.) We've been dreaming about you, and counting down the days until you'd peek your sunny little head out from behind winter's bleak and cold and cloudy horizon. Alas, here you are! The Vernal Equinox—could we love you any more?!? ...read more
5 Ways to Save Money On Your Next Ski Trip
We love the snow! From Camelback Mountain to Keystone, Mammoth to Solitude to Jackson Hole, we are big fans of getting your family to the slopes. From skiing to snowboarding, snowshoeing to tubing, taking your family to the snow provides fun family bonding time, physical activity ...read more
Visit Estes Park, Colorado
The Rockies are calling, people. I was lucky enough to visit Estes Park, Colorado and get the star treatment as I toured the park with the pros. I had never been to the Rocky Mountains before and from a first-timer's perspective, the wonderment and adventure one achieves whilst ...read more
Welcome to My World: Family-Friendly Things to Do in Ft. Lauderdale
Today we have a special guest post from Amanda at Kids and Cabernet. She lives with her husband and two adorable kids in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She's joining us for our Welcome to My World series to share the best family friendly things to do in Ft. Lauderdale. Best place to ...read more
Exploring Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort at Kaplankaya
Like most busy moms, I find myself giving everything I have to my kids, my husband, my job, my friends...basically everyone but me. I'm sure I'm not alone right? We're all too often guilty of neglecting ourselves. At the end of the day, there's just not much left to devote to us. ...read more
#MomtrendsTravel: Trends, Gear, Must-Haves, and More
https://youtu.be/m8WG6gF6I0Q Before I had kids, I traveled… A lot. It was an important part of my job at the time, and one that I treasured. I relished seeing different parts of the country and exploring the diverse cultures of our world. I soaked it in. I made the most of it. ...read more
How to Feel Fabulous in Your Swimsuit
This post was sponsored by Target. Three years ago I gave birth to the most beautiful baby girl. Every day since has been nothing short of heaven thanks to her, but, if I’m being honest, each day has also been fraught with my insecurities too. You see, shortly after she was ...read more
Welcome to My World: Seattle
What do you think of when you think of Seattle? Nine times out of ten, the answer can be summed up in one word: rain. The other 10% will usually say something about a Seattle-based movie that most likely wasn’t even filmed here. But, us Seattleites know the real story. This ...read more
Creactive Writing: My Circus Experience at Club Med Punta Cana
As a mom to an energetic toddler and an attention-hungry six month old, I’m a master juggler. It’s a circus in our house all day every day, and I play the role of ringmaster… So when Club Med in Punta Cana invited Momtrends to report on the new Creactive by Cirque du Soleil ...read more
Traveling With Baby: Lighten Your Load With BABYBJÖRN
Traveling with a baby is no easy task. Even if you have the happiest, most easy-going little one in the world, there's still so much to do-- so much stuff to bring, to pack, to carry... It's positively daunting! From diapers and lotions to gear and high chairs--it's enough to ...read more
Vacation Style Recap
With the cold weather a lot of people head for warmer climates. If you are on your way to your own adventure, check out some of our favorite pieces to stay chic and stylish on vacation. If you are traveling with the kids, you will love the new Free Like Birdie and their new ...read more
Mystic, Connecticut: A (Beluga) Whale of a Good Time
In terms of where to go for a quick overnight getaway, you might say Ive been schooled... by a school of fish. Since flying has become a giant nightmare in terms of time and money (are they going to put pay-as-you-go quarter slots in the airplane toilets soon?), Im always ...read more
Friday Finds: Vacation Essentials for Moms
We are going away on Monday for a whole week! We can't wait and as I pack for the kids I realized I also want to have a few key style essentials that will take me through the week without over-packing. Some of my favorites are not the basics that I know I will pack but more so ...read more
Maine's Migis Lodge Review
I love camping in great outdoors. What makes it not so great? Tents. No hot showers. You understand, I'm sure. Which is why I was thrilled to discover the upscale outdoor experience at Migis Lodge in South Casco, Maine. I know? I used upscale and outdoor in the same sentence. ...read more