I've now seen Manchester Vermont in all four seasons, and I've got to say, it's hard to pick my favorite. But after a recent fall weekend spent shopping the Manchester Designer Outlets and touring the Manchester area, I'm pretty smitten with autumn in Southern Vermont. Check out ...read more
Mom life is a good life, but it's certainly not simple. Navigating the day-to-day experiences of my family takes a lot of planning and I need support. I need a car than can handle all my kids. This year I've been testing a series of cars that have a third row. You can read my ...read more
This is not a drill, I am prepping for ski season RIGHT NOW! I have my Ikon Pass (and an Epic Pass too) and am in planning mode. While you may be shopping for the perfect pumpkin right about now, many ski resorts are prepping for the winter. In fact, I received quite a few notes ...read more
This week I was trying to make reservations for Columbus Day weekend in Vermont and many of our favorite spots were sold out. Take this as your public service reminder to book now if you want to see the fall splendor in Vermont. To inspire you, I've put together a list of five ...read more
Vermont is becoming our go-to summer destination when we want to escape the city for fresh air. This summer we spent a lot of time in Manchester Vermont exploring the town and shopping. But when you're traveling with kids, you've got to mix things up. On our last trip north, we ...read more
I went on many adventures this summer. While I love a good international trip, I also adore a good road trip. This summer I was lucky enough to stumble upon the delightful Hill Farm. The Hill Farm Inn, Vermont is a perfect country escape for this city girl.Hill Farm InnThe inn is ...read more
Even though I'm a New Yorker, my wheels are really important to me. We live a city life during the week. On weekends we either drive to rural Connecticut or Vermont to connect with nature. We log a lot of miles. For the past five years, we've relied on Volvo to get us from point ...read more
Vermont's Okemo Mountain is great in the winter. This year I discovered it's great fun in the summer too. This August I took a trip to southern Vermont to visit the Manchester Designer Outlets. During my visit, I made a swing over to nearby Ludlow to try out the mountain biking ...read more
Do you love the thrill of the hunt? Back in the 80s my mom used to take me to the outlet mall on the way home from Rehobeth Beach, Delaware. We’d bond sorting through bins of tops and racks of sneakers looking for treasure. The outlets weren’t fancy, nor especially trendy, but it ...read more
Look what I found on my trip to the Manchester Designer Outlets! This cute Kate Spade dress at 90% off! This weekend I went to the annual Sidewalk Sale in scenic Vermont. Shopping the Manchester Designer Outlets gave me the chance to save a bundle while strolling through the ...read more
I love looking at vacation homes. I'm a city girl, and I vibe off the energy here, but I find open spaces and fresh air requisite to healthy living. To keep our family ties strong, we get out of NYC. I'm not alone. Lots of families maintain "escape hatches;" a place outside of an ...read more
When I tell you we are picky about the foods we give the kids, I'm really making the understatement of the year. At Momtrends HQ, Mr. Momtrends and I are known as the sugar police. I admit I have been known to rant about hidden sugars and the evils of white bread on more than one ...read more
"What the heck is a Slytherin?!" I knew the older couple behind us was in trouble from the start. For anyone not steeped in Harry Potter lore, seeing the new two-part play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child would be like getting hit with a confundus charm. Excuse me if I sound a ...read more
DUMBO Brooklyn is a trendy New York City neighborhood full of lofts, cool restaurants and great shopping. It's also home to some of the most iconic (and photographed) views in all of NYC. For many tourists, DUMBO is becoming a must-see destination. As a local Brooklyn mom, I want ...read more
Summer is right around the corner, and we've got big plans to ... Of course, while incredibly rewarding, traveling with kids is also immensely challenging--especially if it entails a long-haul flight. The air pressure, potential turbulence, and the necessity to remain seated for ...read more
If you had told me a year ago, that I would go on three ski trips this year, I wouldn't have believed you. If you had told me that my five year old son would be begging to make "ski school" a regular part of his winter routine, I would have laughed and rolled my eyes. If you had ...read more
In this family, we LOVE to play in the snow. What we don't love is the aftermath. Soggy gloves and damp boots. This winter we discovered the Green Glove Dryer and it's a better way to dry wet gloves...and mittens, and boots, and running shoes!Win it!For a chance to win a Green ...read more
Skiing doesn't have to be hard work. For all the parents I see battling it out in the "wintery mix" back East, there's hope. Right now you may be at a crowded ski lodge and on icy slopes, listen carefully...Beaver Creek is the answer to your prayers. Friends, stop listening to ...read more
We do a lot of ski coverage here at Momtrends. Nicole, our founder and CEO, is equal parts #MomBoss and #SkiMom; and she's a huge advocate of getting family's out and about and on the slopes together. So when I casually mentioned that my husband and I were hoping to get our ...read more
President's weekend is traditionally a HUGE weekend for family ski break. February is the perfect time to make the most of winter and head to the snow. To prep yourself and your family for an awesome ski vacation in Utah or wherever you ski, we’ve gone right to the source.Linda ...read more
I've always wanted to go skiing in Europe. It's definitely on my travel bucket list. When we were were putting together our 2017/18 Family Ski Guide, I reached out to some friends to try to get the scoop on what makes European trips so awesome.I was able to connect with Katja ...read more
Last year I made platinum on Delta. This means I travel a ton and my luggage gets a good workout. After 10 years, my old Travelpro rolling suitcase was ready to be replaced, I started my hunt for the best overhead roller for women travelers.Work trips are great for building my ...read more
Families looking to hit the slopes this winter should look northwest, to the mountains of beautiful British Columbia, Canada. With acres of skiable terrain and epic powder conditions spread among some of the best ski resorts in the world, British Columbia does have it all, both ...read more
Skiing with teens can be a little tricky. When you plan a family ski trip you want to create memories, but you also want to keep the kids happy too. You'll be surprised that skiing can be a terrific vacation pick for families with older kids. Forced togetherness on chairlifts? ...read more
Vermont has so many great mountains, I'm lucky to have skied a lot of them. Recently, I spent time in Northern Vermont at Sugarbush Mountain. In our Sugarbush Ski Review we talked about planning your trip, now it's time to play in the snow and figure out how to make the most of ...read more
You know I love my time on snow. This winter I found a new-to-me brand to love. Arc’teryx is my pick for this season's most stylish ski wear. And the good news is - it's functional as well as chic. These skiing and snowboarding essentials will keep you warm and dry all day while ...read more
Here at Momtrends it's all about experiences. To write the Sugarbush Ski Resort review, I drove our family up to Northern Vermont for a two-day excursion from New York City. I'll get this out of the way, it's a long, long drive. On the way to Sugarbush, you'll pass many, many ...read more
Our 2017 Family Ski Guide is live! This year we had some new contributors share stories and resources to help even more moms get out on the snow. I asked Kristen Lummis, the Founder of BraveSkiMom.com help me talk more of you into skiing. She came up with ten reason moms should ...read more
Our family skis a ton. We've figured out that bringing our own skis can simplify things when we travel. It saves money when none of the four of us have to rent. When we were new to ski travel we wondered about how to pack your skis for a vacation. Why Bring Your Own Skis?First, ...read more
NYC is a magical place at the holidays. The lights and displays are glorious and the city is never more full of cheer (and people!). Our family tries to mix culture and charity into the season. I don't want it to be all about CONSUMING and SPENDING. We spent yesterday afternoon ...read more
Mother Nature dumped nearly 20 inches of fresh snow on Okemo this week. That means it's time to plan a perfect Okemo Ski Vacation. This family-owned resort has been helping East Coast families create snowy fun with families for decades. They focus on getting families outdoors - ...read more
As my kids get older, I am deepening my appreciation of TOS (Time On Snow). My babies are turning into teenagers and the distractions are mounting. School, sports, social media, if you don’t pay attention they all erode family life. The answer is time outdoors. That's why I labor ...read more
Ski Season starts early at Copper Mountain in Colorado. That's why we make an annual Copper Mountain family ski trip.Since Copper is so high up (base level is 9,712 feet above sea level), it's one of the first places to get snow and it's easier to make snow (which they are very, ...read more
Let's start by saying I know you love your kids. I want to get passed the mom guilt that we all experience. I'm just going to say it: It's OK to travel and NOT spend every second with with your precious offspring. Resort offerings like the Sonnenalp Kids Club are meant to help ...read more
I know skiing with kids can be expensive. That's why I'm always looking for an angle to save myself and my readers some money. My goal? Get us all out on the slopes more with the kiddos without having to tap into our retirement accounts. Sure, you can pack lunches and get used ...read more
The weather forecasts look good for Big Sky Resort in Montana this winter season. With reliable snow (upwards of 3 feet have already fallen on Lone Peak before November!) and tons of family-friendly activities, I think Big Sky is the perfect family-friendly ski vacation. Opening ...read more
This month I celebrated my 25th Vanderbilt reunion. I headed back to campus to meet up with friends and get up to speed on how my university is doing. Good news! Both the city and the school are thriving. While I'm not going to take you on a complete walk down memory lane, I am ...read more
I travel around the world and love sharing stories about my finds, but sometimes I forget that I live in a pretty awesome city. I'm trying to share some of my NYC finds with you all so you can make plans for your next NYC trip, or if you are a New York City mama, I hope to ...read more
Prices go up soon and it's time to think about the best season ski pass deals. A few weeks ago I pulled together a list of the multi-mountain passes, today I'm singing the praises of the single-mountain pass. With opening day just over a month and a half away at many mountains, ...read more
Every year, the Momtrends team hits the road for a three-day intensive summit. We use this time to reconnect, get to know each other outside of the office, brainstorm new ideas, collaborate and work toward making our brand even stronger. Woodloch Resort, the perfect getaway ...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
Are you thinking about snow? I am. We’re already planning for our 2017-18 family ski season so we can get the best ski season pass deals for families. To guide you through the options, once again, I’ve sweated the details to put together our round-up of ski/snowboard season ...read more
Most of my travel life is spent shunning the “touristy” experiences to try to dive deeper into a culture, but occasionally, you must give in and embrace what the masses are doing. Case in point—the Sydney Bridge Climb. When planning our Australian adventure, we polled the kiddos ...read more
Have you experienced the delights of being out West in the summer? My crew was won over after our first summer with the family in Park City, Utah. You might have heard that the weather is sublime. It's true. 70s during the day and 40s-50s at night with not a hint of humidity. No ...read more
Our family travels a lot. It’s a priority for me. As I’ve gotten older and wiser, I have come to recognize that the journey is just as important as the destination. That’s why we plan our Paris vacations with OpenSkies. When you choose to fly with OpenSkies from JFK to Paris you ...read more
This summer I got to spend a glorious week at Whistler. I was taking my older daughter to ski camp out there (they had such a tremendous snow fall last season the top snow fields were still open). The week kicked off our summer vacation so I wanted to make it good. I researched ...read more
It's pretty special to be writing this post from Paris, my second favorite city after my home of NYC. I'm wrapping up a weeklong trip to France - with a Parisian fashion story. This is all about a trip to my favorite European shop, Berenice fashion in Paris.Last year on my ...read more
Travel is a big part of my life, but I must assert, even for this #ceoonthego, this summer has been extraordinary. I feel I need to write a mini supplement to Mom Boss (my book on female leadership for the mom CEO) all about finding time for the things that fuel your soul. For ...read more
What shoes do you bring for a vacation in the Outback? Keens of course. This summer we took the kids on an adventure to Australia. We planned a bit of city time and lots of time out in nature. When packing for the Outback in Australia, we made sure the kiddos were outfitted with ...read more
Ready to plan the ultimate beach vacation? I found something new—the Kimpton Seafire Resort Grand Cayman. Less than a year old, this resort offers all the delights I need from a luxury vacation, while providing so many surprises. For busy modern families, life is stressful. We ...read more