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We're a holiday obsessed family. Thanks to my mom, my sister and I were raised amongst loads of creative holiday displays. Nobody can whip a house into shape for the holidays like my mama...nobody. That being said, I try to tap into those holiday decorating genes whenever I can. ...read more

I've never been one to love lip stains. I've tried one or two that were ok, but they never really delivered on the all day stain promise and often dried out my lips. So given the choice between a lipstick and a lip stain, I would most often go for the lipstick. That was until I ...read more

Last night, Momtrends and POM Wonderful hosted an intimate group of New York City bloggers for an evening of cooking, cocktail-making, dining, and dishing with friends. 'Tis the season after all--Pomegranate season! Those juicy ruby red delights are finally back, just in ...read more

Ok, ok. It's not exactly COLD right now, but mark my words lovelies...Winter is definitely coming! And you don't want to be caught off guard. Stock up on cold weather skin savers now so when the cooler temps do hit, you're ready to face whatever skin issues come your way. For me, ...read more

I don't know about you, but my skin could use a little refresher. I tested out the L'Oréal Paris Pure-Clay Mask Review and I'm thrilled. My pores have gotten a little cruddy from pollution, sunscreen, and travel. I'm always on the hunt for a great mask to clean things up and ...read more

One lucky little girl got to participate in the Hello Kitty Car road test. This is the very first Hello Kitty ride-on car that looks exactly like the beloved (and iconic) cat character. Let me tell you, we turned some heads in my neighborhood. Check out the car as we hit the ...read more

Part of our back to school hair prep is making sure our girls' bathroom is in great shape. That means it's got to have all the supplies the girls are going to need to start the year off right AND that it's organized. Getting organized and having the right supplies, like ...read more

Adolescence is a beautiful, yet challenging period in a kiddo's life. We all remember how tough those tween, and teen years too, for that matter, can be right? Not feeling confident about your appearance can make those tricky times even harder to get through. And what's the first ...read more

Have you ever come across a beauty product that is SUCH a game changer, you can't believe you ever lived without it? Well, I'm about to show you one...so get ready! I found it this late in life probably because I wasn't much of a product girl in my twenties. Sure I wore ...read more

As a local New Yorker, I'm asked all the time for my TOP 3 THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN NYC. This is tough, but if I had to pick these are my three-go-to options. The best views in Manhattan don't have to cost a fortune. One of our favorite vistas is 100% free to enjoy. The High ...read more

I'm a no-shampoo convert. I need the best dry shampoo I can find. Since 2008, I've cut way back on shampooing. It's no accident that this coincided with having my second child. I simply had less time for beauty rituals. But there was a bonus to letting the shampooing go...I ...read more

You'll rarely find me without my nails painted. Hi, my name is Kristin and I'm kind of a mini/pedi addict. That being said, since I use nail polish so regularly, I'm always looking for relatively non toxic nail polish to try out. If I find colors that I love without all the ...read more

Summer is here and it's time to show some skin. I think summer nails can be a great accessory, and to get the best summer nails. I've got a few tricks and favorites. Best Summer Nails Tips First, I try to give my nails a rest. During the winter, I'm likely to leave my toes ...read more

Taking care of your hair in the summertime is just as important as taking care of it in the winter. Just like with your skin, your tresses might not be quite as dry in the warm weather months as they are in the winter, but that doesn't mean you should let your hair care slide. In ...read more

I love the subscription box trend and Ecocentric Mom is a great addition to the category. From beauty to diapers to food, it's great to get goodies delivered right to your door. Busy moms don't have time to shop for the hottest accessories, let alone keep up with what's ...read more

When I do any kind of heat styling I like to apply a heat protectant first. I have colored hair, so not only do I want to protect my hair from heat damage, but I want to preserve the color for as long as possible too. To do that I turn to a product that is specifically formulated ...read more

Raise your hand if you'd like to have smoother skin! Wouldn't we all? This girl certainly has both hands raised. My biggest tip for getting softer, smoother and here's the kicker... younger looking skin is exfoliation. Even sensitive skinned girls like myself can find an ...read more

If you've watched any of my beauty videos before you've probably noticed that most of the time I rock uber bright lips in them. Red, pink, coral...I meal I love love love love them all! The brighter the better in my book. That doesn't mean, however, that I'm totally apposed to ...read more

Anyone with long hair knows how important it is to use the right products to take care of those tresses, but good hair care goes beyond products. The process is important too! Since so many of our tweens rock long locks like their mamas, we though it would be a good idea to share ...read more

Skincare is a very important part of my life and I recently added a powerhouse little product to my beauty routine that instantly improved my complexion...And I do mean instantly...My skin looked better after just ONE use people! I know that sounds like it's too good to be true, ...read more

If you aren't using a sonic cleansing brush what are you waiting for? I got to test out the new Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush for the past few months and it's delightful and well-priced. Here's what we love... The Clinique brush has a delicate cleansing ...read more

As I've moved further into my thirties, I've noticed that my skincare routine must haves list has grown quite a bit. Hey, I feel no shame for wanting to keep my skin looking as youthful as I possibly can. If that means adding a few more products to my beauty regimen I'm more than ...read more

Mother's Day is right around the corner. Don't panic. If you have't put together a gift yet, all you need to do is swing by your local CVS to pick up a few goodies and put them together to create this cute Mani Pedi gift set for mom. Most of the moms I know could use a day at ...read more

Facial oil has been a part of my beauty routine for a while now and I don't see that changing any time soon. While I definitely have had my favorites, I've been on a mission to add more natural products to my life too, so I was thrilled when I came across Trilogy Rosehip Oil ...read more

Mama doesn't need any more onesies for baby this Mother's Day. She needs some chic clothing that will help her feel pretty and put together. That's where Shop Buru comes in handy, the entire site is dedicated to keeping mom stylish after baby arrives. Just in time for Mother's ...read more

For the most part, I wear loads of bright red and pink shades on my lips...but sometimes I want to tone things down a bit and that's when a nice neutral hue comes in handy. And I just believe I've found my perfect neutral for this spring and summer. It's a very subtle coral, ...read more

Anyone who's reached their thirties probably has a dark spot or two at this point. I definitely have a couple on my face that drive me bonkers. They cover up fairly easily with makeup, but who wants to wear makeup every single day. This girl doesn't. That's why I work from home. ...read more

If you're anything like me, you're kind of addicted to gel manicures. That super shiny, long lasting mani is downright irresistible, especially when you travel. And since I'm on the go quite a bit, I've been guilty of getting too many of gel manis for too long. I can't help ...read more

Iced tea recipes are becoming so trendy! To celebrate National Tea Day (April 21st), I'm sharing a video with a few fun tea recipes. Plus tea has health benefits. Get 20% off Pique Tea gut health bundles and free shipping in the US now. Tea is awesome for so many reasons. ...read more

If I love anything, it's an easy beauty hack. Like most moms, I lead a very busy life and during the week I don't have a lot of extra time to spend on my hair, for example, so I'm all about little tips and tricks that can help me look like I spent some serious effort on my ...read more

Once I hit my thirties, products containing Retinol definitely became a regular part of my beauty routine. Whether I liked it or not, fine lines started to pop up on my face, particularly in my under eye area. Being that I pose for photographs quite a bit, I can't say I was ...read more

When it comes to washing my hair...I'm lazy. I mean really lazy. My mane is not overly oily, so I can get away with putting several days in between my washings. And that definitely happens if I've had a professional blowout. Mama wants to make it last. Haha! Even though my hair ...read more

Once you hit your thirties, it's inevitable that you're going to see an age spot or two pop up. Last year I noticed one on my cheek and I'm pretty sure I found one under my eye the other day too. Full disclosure, I'm basically the only one who's noticed it. Haha! But that doesn't ...read more

Meet Lea Clark the American Girl’s 2016 Girl of the Year. Since we're crazy for American Girl dolls at this house, I was lucky enough to be one of the first to see Lea in person. The Girl of the Year is gorgeous and ready for adventure. This year it's all about Brazil (maybe to ...read more