vacation

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

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. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

In terms of where to go for a quick overnight getaway, you might say I’ve 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?), I’m always ...read more

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

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