Summer is here! Time to celebrate! Whether you are headed to the beach or the pool, on a long road trip or a plane ride overseas, parents and kids alike need a way to take their summer playlist with them. Today we're sharing our favorite speakers and headphones for the whole ...read more
Summertime and the livin' is easy, or so the song goes. For moms though, summer isn't always a break, our schedules are still busy. Mama's need a little summer fun too. Well, that's where T-Mobile comes in. Did you know that T-Mobile thanks customers with free stuff and a ...read more
Summer is just around the corner and wherever you are headed, your phone will likely be along for the ride. Today we're sharing four fun phone gadgets that will get you ready for summer exploring. Whether you are exploring your local parks and ice cream parlors or heading out ...read more
Whether it's a rainy Saturday, a week of spring break or - (could it be?) - another snow day on the East Coast, we're always looking for fun ways to keep the kids busy and entertained over those long stretches indoors. Luckily, with one of these S.T.E.M. subscription boxes ...read more
Do you know how much time your kids are spending on the family tablet? Or their phones? And is your teen really working on homework on the computer? Or sneaking time on the Xbox when you're away? As much as we hope our kids are trustworthy with their time and choices on tech ...read more
It seems like phones are a part of growing up. I've been asking: "Is my child ready for a phone?" and want to walk you through my process, demonstrate a little experiment and offer my best advice for getting your child a phone. First, it's up to you to set rules. You've got to ...read more
Cable service has made me cranky for years. It's expensive, inconvenient and limiting. When I got an invite to attend the AT&T DIRECTV NOW launch party in NYC – a new way to stream live TV -- I made time in my schedule to check it out. I'm not a tech-girl, but I do know when a ...read more
Family memories are everything. It's what we work so hard for to create a loving environment and figure out a way to bottle some of that goodness. In a way, our photos make time stand still. Photos bring us back in touch with those who are no longer with us. For many families ...read more
I've been doing tons of travel lately. In case you haven't heard, Nicole wrote this book called Mom Boss and it's kind of a big deal. We're even on a tour! That means taking mini trips all over the country and having to be prepared for all sorts of events, meetings, talks, and ...read more
Always losing your keys? Never able to find where you left your phone? Mommy brain got you frazzled again? I can relate. Losing things is not only frustrating on its own, but it adds to the general stress of the day - and when mom is stressed, no one is happy! While we can't do ...read more
Have you had this dilemma yet in your family? You want to be able to stay in touch with your kids and know when they get home from school or practice, but don't want to get them their own smartphone yet - even if "everyone" (insert eye roll here) else in the whole school has ...read more
My girls still have more than three weeks of summer vacation to go. To get them excited about learning, we explored the EDGE programs at the Sylvan Learning Brooklyn Heights location. Our summer has been an awesome mix of learning experiences and plain old fun. The key is ...read more
I love to travel and summer is the best time for me to do it, but I hate having to unpack and repack every little thing. I'm sure that many of you are in the same boat...Here are some of my favorite travel accessories that can stay contained in one small pouch. That way I can ...read more
I'm always looking for products that will make my life easier. I'm a busy girl...so I need to know: Does it help me do something faster? Better? Am I saving money? Time? Does it keep me safe? The answers to these questions in regards to these next three products are "yes". I'm ...read more
Have the cold and flu hit your household this winter too? If it has seemed like it's been a particularly brutal sickness season, you aren't alone. Lovely little viruses like influenza and norovirus have been making the rounds and according to the Centers for Disease Control & ...read more
Are you ready for Jonas? We of course are talking about the big winter storm set to hit the northeast - not these Jonases. Officials are recommending you get prepared for the big storm, so in addition to the essentials you've hopefully already picked up (diapers, wipes, wine, ...read more
How many of you added a few new tech devices to your family's collection this December? From the latest phones and tablets to music players, computers and video games, it might seem like your charging cords decided to get together and have quintuplets when you weren't looking. ...read more
How does the Blackberry PRIV work for a modern mom and her busy life? Perfectly. My phone is an extension of my life. As a blogger, I am connected to my community and my family through my phone. Having access to all my contacts and all my blogging tools on a mobile device has ...read more
A new year always inspires us to clean up our eating habits, our workout schedules and our surroundings. But what about cleaning up our digital lives? With the average American spending up to 11 hours a day with electronic media, your digital life can get as cluttered as your ...read more
Robot vacuums are genius. I can think of 1,564 things I'd rather do than clean BUT I'm also really picky about how my home looks. I'm forever tidying things up and wiping down the counters and battling clutter. We have a cleaning lady come in for the heavy duty cleaning ...read more
Still look for some fun tech gifts and gadgets to give this holiday season? Here are some favorite, fun picks for all those special someones you still need to buy for. Whether you are shopping for your new-to-tech in-laws or your tech-savvy siblings, we've rounded up some of ...read more
Do you suffer from mommy brain? While it's a little-researched condition, I've finally figured out what causes this disease: A combination of years of sleep loss from middle-of-the-night feedings, nightmare consoling, and sick kid duty added to too many hours of the Disney ...read more
Paper or digital? How do you take your to-do lists? We've been talking about this around the virtual Momtrends headquarters lately. Some stick just to paper lists. Others, like me, use both. I like a digital to-do list for long term work and life planning as well as a daily paper ...read more
It's a printing revolution from Epson--no changing cartridges for 2 years! Find out why we love eco tank. Epson unveiled a line of new all-in-one color printers featuring large ink reservoirs – what Epson defines as the "Supertank." I've been using the ET 4550 for the past ...read more
When I registered for a changing pad, I was essentially picking out a block of plastic-covered foam with a cute cover. Oh, how times have changed. Changing pads are coming into the technology age with Hatch's new Smart Changing Pad which offers so much more than just a place to ...read more
Are you still using those free headphones that come with your smart phone? Then you've probably been putting up with tangled cords, ill-fitting earbuds and mediocre sounds quality. It's time to upgrade. We've gathered some of the latest headphone trends that will solve your ...read more
I'm all for the great outdoors in the summer, but I don't want my girls to lose any of their brainpower during the summer. To fight the slide, we're doing the TenMarks math program, we're incorporating daily reading time and I sent the girls to coding camp. The girls were so ...read more
Math is for girls. That's my stance and I'm sticking to it as I raise my future engineers (fingers crossed). When girls are comfortable with numbers, they start to play and become imaginative with math. And that's where the fun begins. It's not as easy as showing them the ...read more
The future is looking bright. There is so much talent coming up the ranks. Thanks to Microsoft, I've been able to learn a lot about what's happening with our next generation. The company is making sure the talent pool will be deep for generations to come. All the programs fall ...read more
You'll be hearing a great deal about Microsoft from me over the next few weeks. I spent a few days in Seattle enmeshed in all things Microsoft at a recent blogger summit. It was a little overwhelming and a lot inspiring. First, I can't help but talk about the employee culture ...read more
Do you take family videos? We do in our family and actually rewatch them regularly for one simple reason - editing. Every year, my husband compiles the hours and hours of video footage we take over the year and skillfully whittles it down to a beautiful two volume collection ...read more
The polar vortex isn't a joke. Ask any of the parents trying to work from home this winter as kids enjoy another snow day thanks to Juno or the other storms coming our way. Weird violent weather seems to be here to stay. As a working mom, I'm glad I have the flexibility of ...read more
There are so many cool new tech products on the market. From the latest in tablets for kids to amazing speakers, here are just a few of our favorites. Innotab 3: Kids will love the latest in tech trends from VTech with the new InnoTab® 3S Plus and InnoTab® 3 Plus. These 4th ...read more
There seems to always be new tech items. As busy moms we are always looking for those tech items that make our lives easier! From the latest in speakers and apps and more, here are some of our favorite tech items that are bound to make your life a little less hectic. Stelle ...read more
As we wind down from 2014 and gear up for 2015, it is always interesting to recount what was on trend. From celebrity pregnancies to diet trends, here is what was hot in 2014 according to Google. Trending Celebrity Pregnancies 1. Mila Kunis 2. Ciara 3. Kourtney Kardashian 4. ...read more
This holiday season, while many parents fill their children’s stockings with smart devices, there are also conversations they should have with their kids before powering on the device. Last year 75% of all children had access to a smart device1 and 77% of teens between the ages ...read more
To say that the holidays are hectic would be a gross understatement. I try not to get caught up in hustle of the holiday busyness, but living in NYC it really does feel like it is everywhere. This special time is a such a great way to pause as I soak in the magic that my ...read more
We love how the digital age has created so many careers and opportunities for our families. However, safety is a paramount concern where we are excited to share the news about Intel Security, in partnership with Discovery Education, with the launch of the Intel® Security ...read more
How's your shopping list going for the big shopping weekend? Black Friday and Cyber Monday are filling up my in box and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. I've got to get a game plan! I want great deals, but I don't want to ruin the holiday weekend hunting them down. I'm using ...read more
#NoWifi makes me very, very sad. As a small business owner and a mom, I've got to stay connected. But Mother Nature often has other plans. She sends storms our way like Hurricane Sandy that knocked out our Brooklyn Neighborhood for weeks. I'm not one to call names so rather ...read more
Life is messy. As a mom of three kids I find myself cleaning up half of the time - always finding dust and dirt everywhere I turn. With a new baby, though, I don't want to spend whatever free time I have cleaning. Enter the VU7000 Motion Sync Bagless Upright Vacuum with Fully ...read more
We're always on the lookout for new tech gadgets that will make our lives easier or more convenient. Here we've rounded up some of our favorite tech finds for fall. Armpocket: Whether you love it or loathe it, we all know that working out makes us healthier, stronger, saner and ...read more
With all of the members in your family it can be difficult to watch what you want when you want. While I'm not an everyday TV watcher, I do love certain shows that quite frankly I don't always get to watch due to a collection of reasons like a later bedtime, work event, or just ...read more
Did you know that October is Protection Month? With so many of us buying new electronics for the holidays as well as for ourselves, we have to make sure that our gadgets are protected should something happen to them. As full-time work-from-home moms, we have to ensure that ...read more
We know - you're running around all day like we are. School picks-up, sports drop-offs, grocery store trips, mani appointments, work meeting across town. And everywhere you go, your phone, tablet or computer are likely by your side keeping you on-time, up-to-date and in-the-know. ...read more
One of the best part of participating in the #OfficeChamps Ambassador Program is getting an insiders look at what's new from Microsoft. My most recent testing involves using Office products on the new Nokia 928B WindowsPhone. I just got the upgraded phone and have been loving ...read more
Soccer season is upon us which means we can pretty much kiss our Saturdays goodbye until November - anyone else? But it also means lots of excited breakaways to the goal, focused, furrowed and oh-so-adorable brows, and post-win high fives. All these happen in an instant, on an ...read more
I'm fresh off a trip to the 2014 ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas to check out the latest products and brands in the world of maternity, baby, kids and parenting. What do we have to look forward to in the coming months? Here are five gear trends you can expect to see in stores soon. ...read more
When we first got a tablet, we mainly used it for the kids to play games. But over time, our tablet usage has expanded. From watching TV in bed to recipes in the kitchen to flights across the country for work, as our tablet use has expanded, so has our need for the right tools to ...read more
Did you know that the average age that a child receives their first cell phone around 11 years old? This is a reality that provides both benefits and risks that are important for parents to consider when deciding whether or not a child is ready to have a cell phone. If you are ...read more
