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Did you know Pennsylvania has more than 20 mountains where families can learn to ski? The Keystone state is an amazing place to start skiing or riding. They've got programs geared towards family fun that can change how you look at winter. After you SkiPA, you'll start doing a ...read more

Whether your kids are experienced skiers or snowboarders or they are hitting the slopes for the first time this winter, everybody loves free, amiright? Today we're sharing where you can let your kids ski free (or practically free)! Read on for how to save some dough and get your ...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

As a dedicated ski mom, I'm all about providing more kids access to snow. Just because you live in an urban area like New York City, doesn't mean you can't find a way to the slopes. I've tapped my ski mom friends from the tristate area to come up with a list of 10 places where to ...read more

It's no secret that I love winter. When other moms are worried about what to do what the weather turns cold, I'm brimming with ideas. Bryant Park offers families a terrific way to get outside right in the middle of New York City. Winter might be my favorite time to plan a visit ...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

Keystone is the type place your family won't forget. This is the family ski vacation that will guarantee making the Christmas card photo--and more importantly precious memories. Our family won't soon forget our Colorado ski excursion to Keystone resort. Our first visit was in ...read more

Breckenridge Colorado is a haven for families that love to ski and snowboard. The town is home to one of the largest resorts in Colorado, plus it boasts a robust arts scene and wonderful food options. That's why families keep coming back to this destination ski town. One thing ...read more

Vail Resorts today announced the opening dates of its 34 North American resorts. If things go according to plan, Keystone in Colorado will be the first to host skiers and riders this winter. Vail's opening dates for the 2021-22 ski and riding season are subject to change due to ...read more

We know you're busy planning picnics and summer outings, but we wanted to let you know that The New Victory just announced their new season and it looks fantastic. We thought you'd like a sneak peek of what's in store! Each year the New Vic theater brings culture to tourists and ...read more

Greetings from Italy wear the gelato is rich, the clothes divine and the scenery is inspiring. Now that I've been to this fine city in the north of Italy, twice, I've amassed a list of favorites to share. These are some fun ways to discover Venice, Italy with your family. ...read more

Italy is a country that just keeps surprising and delighting me. After visiting the larger cities and making a few trips south to Sicily, Mr. Momtrends and I ventured to the northern part of the country on our last trip. Our home base was the delightful Villa Cipriani. This ...read more

City fun doesn't have to be expensive or involve long lines. Case in point: The Roosevelt Island Tram. Running every 15 minutes, the tram connects Manhattan with the cute little island. After renovations, the tram re-opened on November 30th, 2010. Now it's safer and faster to ...read more

Living in NYC, there are some experiences that aren't apart of our day-to-day life. However, one aspect of our weekends that I have been trying to change is to take advantage of everything our great city has to offer. Last weekend we did just that when we visited Liberty and ...read more

NYC is constantly reinventing itself. It's never boring and usually messy and noisy, but all this movement and chaos also brings great beauty. The newest gem is the Little Island park along the west side of Manhattan. This is one of the coolest public spaces in New York City and ...read more

Are you traveling this Labor Day? We love that there is still time to experience the best of the warm weather as we wind down and prepare for back-to-school. To help you prepare, we are sharing some great ways to enjoy this long weekend with some easy packing tips.  Related: 5 ...read more

One of the blessings of having a website for nearly 15 years is getting to make trends not follow them. It’s the chance to say no to the 500 pitches a week I get to write about new face creams or detergent so I can write about things that give me great joy. Find out more about ...read more

Brooklyn keeps its cool vibe by continually updating the landscape. The constant flux of restaurants and entertainment keeps our community vibrant and one of my favorite things about where I live is getting the chance to explore. My latest adventure was for a dinner with a view ...read more

When you think of a summer getaway to Maine, it’s likely you are envisioning something akin to the Sebasco Harbor Resort. Tucked along Maine’s rocky coastline, this family-style resort has been hosting families for nearly 100 years. If you're ready to travel, take a look at the ...read more

Our family has been going to the Outer Banks (or OBX for those who like bumper stickers) for decades. Normally, we scour the real estate listings and book a seaside house for a week or two. This year we tried something different and added a four-day stay at the Sanderling to our ...read more

It's about that time again! I'm talking about SUMMER time of course! The kids will be heading off to summer camp very soon, so we asked our tween ambassador, Elle, to give us the skinny on what to pack for summer camp in her latest video. Related: Labels for summer camp From ...read more

Recently, our team here at Momtrends got together for our yearly summit to collaborate, rejuvenate, and create some team-building memories together at Canyon Ranch in Arizona. Canyon Ranch Tucson is a luxury spa resort that offers everything from fitness classes, spa treatments, ...read more

It’s no secret to travel industry insiders that moms manage the travel calendar and are the keepers of the summer schedule. With summer right around the corner, the mom members of Ski Moms Fun named Vermont’s Stowe ski resort as the ultimate summer travel destination for the ...read more

Having a teenage daughter is awesome, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Sure, there are challenges along the way, but the key thing is to keep the lines of communication open and to plan activities that are judgement free. The Emerson Resort is a great place to take your teen ...read more

Wondering what to do with your old ski boots? Turn them into planters for your garden. This easy craft is a fun project for ski lovers. With a few simple steps, you can create a whimsical planter for your deck or yard. Related: Kid craft safari animal garden markers Recycle Your ...read more

Summer is special time for our kids for so many reasons, and one exciting experience that many kids will be enjoying this year is spending time at a sleepaway camp. I fondly remember my experience at sleepaway, and the build up to camp was making sure that I had packed all of my ...read more

Every child needs to enjoy tea time in London. Arriving at the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Tea at One Aldwych was the perfect way to kick off our London visit. “Mr. Willy Wonka can make marshmallows that taste of violets, and rich caramels that change color.”--Charlie & ...read more

I love the trend of adventure vacations with the kiddos. You know I love skiing with my kids - we've traveled all over the US getting in turns. This summer, I've had a blast getting to experience the best North American resorts in the summertime. I just got back from Quebec ...read more

My kids often groan when I tell them I've planned a museum trip. They know love a good art exhibit and they've learned to just give in and try to learn something. I have much more success when I incorporate time outdoors with my quest to sprinkle culture on them. A recent day ...read more

Most visitors know about Central Park in New York City, but they might not know about Bryant Park. What a treat! This park is teeming with things to do with the kiddies. If you plan on visiting New York City, here are our tips to plan a fun visit with kids to Bryant Park. ...read more

Travel looks a lot different right now. My state, Vermont, is fairly shut down to travelers, and COVID numbers are up. We're trying to stay safe, but also dreaming of travel once a vaccine is available. I can on family travel trends form the year -- it was all about the road ...read more

We’re always looking to scope out great spots for a family ski vacation. That’s why we decided to plan a Jackson Hole family ski trip. I like to think of myself as the ultimate explorer--saving all my friends time by doing to leg work. Jackson Hole isn’t exactly easy to get to ...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

This year has not been the year to travel. It's been the year to stay safe at home and be part of the COVID solution, not the problem. I haven't been on a plane since March and I don't plan on any trips until well into 2021. One of the first trips I'm going to rebook is our ...read more