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.) We think that drinking out of a graphic ...read more
Summer is almost here, which can mean only one thing: it's time to get out of the city and into a bottle! A wine tasting trip in New York can be a great weekend getaway or a day trip (as long as you have a designated driver). Here's how to plan for your fun summer outing. ...read more
Sticking to a new diet can be incredibly hard, but eating right doesn't mean you have to give up everything you love --including wine! Many doctors and scientists agree that drinking wine in moderation can have many health benefits. Related: Seven wine pairing tips for grilled ...read more
Warm spring weather means it's time to roll out the grill, dust off the cover and scrape out the leftover food from last season (unless of course you live in California and grilling season never ended). We've got ideas on how to bring out the best flavors in your meals. Check out ...read more
It's that time of year again - Girl Scout cookie season! That sweet month when Thin Mints fill the freezer, Samoas sneak into lunch boxes, and Do-Si-Dos seems to mosey out after dinner each night. There is only one thing that could make Girl Scout cookie season better. WINE. We ...read more
T-minus 10 hours until bedtime... Yes, I'm already counting down the minutes and nano-seconds on this cold, snowy, blustery Saturday morning. Time to fill one of my favorite mugs and snuggle up. Need a great mug? Here are my favorites for snow days or any winter day. Related: Hot ...read more
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 hold ...read more
It's officially fall. Autumn means boots and sweaters, colorful leaves and crisp cool days. It's my favorite season. While we don't get much fall weather here in Arizona (I'm usually sipping some Prickly Pear Margaritas), it's still my favorite. I still like to pretend it's fall ...read more
I feel like I've been a bit of a one-trick pony with my cocktail concoctions as of late. I've been all about the mason jars, bubbles (can't get enough of my Prosecco), infused ice-cubes, colorful chevron straws, and freshly sliced or muddled fruit. Seriously though, what more ...read more
We're still knee deep in this COVID situation and spending way too much time with the kids. Couple time is suffering. Momtrends is here to help with ideas to keep romance alive during quarantine. Each date night will include a couples-only activity, a wine to sip, snack ideas and ...read more
I have a confession to make. I tried Rosé for the first time with the Momtrends team last summer. I know right, crazy?! For some reason I was always a little nervous about trying it. I always stuck to reds or whites (or margaritas). But, once I had that first glass of Rosé I ...read more
I love enjoying a glass of wine with a good meal or cozying up with a good book and relaxing with a glass after the kids are in bed. Uncork a new bottle and pamper the wine loving Mamas this Mother's Day with our fabulous wine finds in our Mother's Day Wine Lovers Shopping Guide. ...read more
As a mom to two toddlers, I don't get a lot of rest and relaxation. These days, my idea of down time includes private potty breaks, five-minute showers, and the brief period between bed for the kids and lights out por moi. (I know, I know, I sound like an internet meme.) Still, ...read more
It's a new year. It's the time to break out the planners and make resolutions to do better, to be better. Better parents, better friends, better to ourselves and better to our spouse. Related: Simple Ways to Engage in Self Care this Month. My husband and I both work and our ...read more
Girlfriends are something to celebrate. These past few weeks have been insanely busy, but my girls have my back. We're in this crazy business of working and parenting together. What's a better way to celebrate friendship than to gather your girls for a night of wine and nibbles! ...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
New Year's Eve is gonna be lit. (Did I use that word right? Note to self: Stop trying to be cool in 2020.) Seriously though, I'm pretty pumped about my plans for the last night of the decade. I'm staying in, putting on my fave PJs, and throwing a little pizza party for my fave ...read more
New Year's Eve is just around the corner, and as the champagne flows and music blasts, it's also very important to keep the health consequences and safety risks to a minimum while you're out and about partying and celebrating and ringing in the decade. Here are a few things to ...read more
We usually have a good supply of red wine on hand in our home, but I try to have a more diverse variety stocked on our shelves and in our fridge as we approach the holidays. I like to have bottle of something fizzy and fancy chilled should we find ourselves having an impromptu ...read more
Rosé season is officially here. And we're ready to celebrate with a crisp refreshing glass (or popsicle). To kick off the rosé all day summer and mark National Rosé Day (cheers!), we're sharing three satisfying ways to drink the wine of the warmer months. Enjoy! Related: ...read more
It's time to celebrate Wine Day with a cool wine tote from our friends at Apolis. Summer has arrived and that means farmer's markets, dinners outdoors and weekends away. All these things require a good tote. This year, the highly anticipated, limited-edition Wine Tote is being ...read more
This post was sponsored by the Italian Trade Agency as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I’m of the firm belief that you can’t be any good in a relationship if you don’t also focus on yourself. That means ...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