Can you believe Halloween has come and passed? That means one thing, the holidays are quickly approaching. And, we all know what that means, our willpower will be tested over and over again. We will be inundated with sweets, carbs, and cocktails galore. Of course, we want to ...read more
These days, it seems like motherhood and wine go hand in hand. We sometimes joke that adult-life and parenting can drive us to drink, but the reality is: the seemingly harmless sippy-cup-full-of-Cab mentality can cross a line. Sure, after a long, hard 12 hours of battling babies ...read more
The holiday entertaining season is officially in full swing. Parties, fundraisers, and shindigs abound! I'm hosting an intimate holiday dinner at my home this weekend, and trying not to sweat the details. Good food, great wine, and fabulous company: that's the recipe for a ...read more
One of the benefits of having bigger kids is the chance to travel while they are at summer camp. While the kids were off getting fresh air, Mr. Momtrends and I hopped on OpenSkies to Paris for a trip to France. From Paris, we trained to wine country and paid a visit to La Cité ...read more
Thank you JaM Cellars for sponsoring this post. Looking for Butter Chardonnay or JaM Cabernet near you? Check out our Store Locator! Just pop in your zip code. Let's face it...Back to school time can be stressful for us mamas. We may have survived the back to school supplies and ...read more
Have you ever had the pleasure of visiting a winery? I recently took a trip to California where I went on a private tour of the very lovely Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez. Besides having the opportunity to learn all about the beautiful vineyards and the various types of wines ...read more
You've probably heard one or two of us here at Momtrends protest our collective love for the graphic-tee trend. We like to wear our hearts on our sleeves and our emotions* on our chests. (*or motivational mantras/ playfully facetious jabs.) But why should fashion have all the ...read more
Now that summer is well underway, I know many people are on the hunt for a simple summer cocktail to enjoy especially when entertaining friends and family for barbecues and impromptu summer gatherings,... or even casually sipping poolside. Wine is one of my favorite spirits, ...read more
Grill season is here! Yippee! Time to head outside and create meals that you can make entirely on the BBQ. From grilled meats to corn on the cob, garlic bread to a grilled cesar salad, summer is the time to explore all the wonderful benefits of barbecuing. Equally as important, ...read more
I hope that I am not the first to wish you.....Happy National Rosé Day, friends! Rosé consumption has been on the rise the past four years and it's not hard to see why. It's pretty. It's pink. And there is no shortage of yummy rosé to try. Plus, it's a perfect wine for summer. ...read more
I love Trader Joe's. And despite the fact that I menu plan for exactly what I'll need each week, I still find myself there at least three times a week - if I'm lucky. Anyone relate?! While I have many favorites there, I do love their wine department which is always stocked with ...read more
We here at Momtrends love our wine but what we don't love is the headache that can come along with it. While too much wine is bound to give anyone a little brain burn come morning, some people who are highly sensitive to the sulfites in wine can get a headache from just a single ...read more
Time to shake out the picnic blankets! Spring is here and National Picnic Day is tomorrow, April 23rd. Drinking wine outside isn't always a walk in the park - ha! There can be stray frisbees and bugs, hot sun and unstable surfaces. Today I'm sharing 3 rules for making picnicking ...read more
TWITTER BOOK CHAT Tuesday, April 18th 1 PM ET/10 AM PT Hashtags: #MTBookChat #WineIsntRocketScience Hosts: @momtrends @missglouglou @JenniferVido It’s time again for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat. On Tuesday, April 18th at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT, we will be talking with ...read more
It's officially one of my favorite seasons - Girl Scout cookie season. Yaaaas! From Thin Mints to Samoas, Thanks-a-lots to Toffee-tastic, this is one delicious fundraiser that you won't have to ask me twice to participate in. Plus, there is a new flavor in town. This year, the ...read more
Thought Valentine’s Day was the only beloved holiday this week? Think again! Saturday is National Drink Wine Day (wait, isn’t that every day?!)—and we might be even more excited about this celebratory occasion. It’s no secret that the ladies of Momtrends love us some vino. ...read more
Self care is something I'm really trying to focus on this year. I've been putting my own needs on the back burner for a while, and it's starting to take a toll. I feel run down, exhausted, and depleted. I find myself counting down the hours and minutes until bedtime, instead of ...read more
When I think “bubble bath,” I picture my two little ones individually or jointly splishing and splashing, filling cups and pouring out cups, and making Santa beards with soap. I can hear the echoes of their hearty singing and laughter (gotta love bathroom acoustics!), and ...read more
Normally, I don't like things in my wine. Thanks-but-no-thanks, sangria - you can keep you fruit out of my glass of vino. But somehow the combination of wine and warmth and spices and citrus in this mulled wine makes it just perfect for cold winter nights this time of year. ...read more
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and there's a good chance you're either hosting people for a day of Olympic eating or spending the day at the home of family or friends. This should go without saying, but if you're a guest, make sure you don't show up empty-handed. ...read more
I know Halloween is still a few days away but I'm guessing, you've already ripped open a corner of one of those bags and are now worried that you might have to buy another bag of candy to get you through the Monday night trick-or-treaters. Amiright? Then you might want to skip ...read more
We've already talked about our love our box wine here on Momtrends, but now there's another new way to transport your vino: in a can. I know what you may be thinking - wine in a can? But there are a number of wonderful benefits to wine in a can plus a growing number of canned ...read more
Happy weekend! It's time for our weekly attempt to play bartender and today we're serving up a modified version of the fan favorite Moscow Mule drink. I love me a cold, crisp Mule but sometimes momma needs something a little lighter and that's why we're not talking about the ...read more
When you decide it's time for a little Saturday Sips action, do you drink Grenache? While yesterday was the official International Grenache Day, it's not too late to celebrate. So for one weekend, put your pinot away and say "see ya" to your cab. This Saturday we raise a glass to ...read more