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It’s that time of year my friends. Summer is winding down and so many of us don't quite want to give it up yet. My tan may be fading, but I will be hanging on to a slightly sun-kissed look for a while, et tu? And that is way I am sharing my take on the best bronzers and ...read more

If you asked me a year ago if I would consider coloring my own hair, I would have said no way. Fast forward to today and I am no longer a stranger to at-home hair color! I’m not going to lie, it took me a little bit to get there. When the hair salons first closed down last year, ...read more

Welcome back to Craft Corner where we are knee-deep in Valentine's Day craftiness. We love fortune cookies for their crunchy sweetness, but mainly because of the fun fortunes inside. You can make your own versions using felt, crafting wire, and a glue gun! This easy Valentine's ...read more

It’s that time again. It’s time for a healthy dose of our beauty favorites here at Momtrends. And said favorites come in the form of our Momtrends MVP’s: Best Face Masks! Last time we focused on serums and facial oils for this beauty series. I use them daily and couldn’t live ...read more

I don't let winter slow me down. In fact, I exercise more in the winter than any other time of the year. When the snow comes, you can find me skiing and enjoying the best of the season. This year, I've added Nordic skiing (aka cross country skiing) to my workout routine. With ...read more

Leggings are a fashion favorite because they are so comfortable. But finding a pair that looks appropriate outside of the gym can be tricky. I found a new pair from Talbots that I adore, and I'm sharing tips on how to style and wear leggings this fall. Talbots Soho Legging This ...read more

What do you think about when you see the word powder? A compact? Old school loose powder? Well, I am here to tell you that powder skin care products come in many forms these days and they just might surprise you how far beyond the typical powder makeup it goes! Sure, we love ...read more

Winter is here and it's time to switch up the beauty routine. I'm swearing by the new beauty cleansing oil I found from Kiehls. It's called the Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil. Beauty Cleansing Oil Putting oil on your face seems counterintuitive doesn't it? But ...read more

Most of us tend to forget the spirit of the season because we get lost in the hustle and the bustle that is inevitable this time of year. The Holidays are all about spending time with family and friends so make sure to keep that in mind when planning for the season ahead. I've ...read more

Let's get real for a moment...Raise your hand if you hate ingrown hairs. Who doesn't? You know I'm raising both hands over here! While I may go to an every other day shaving schedule in the cold weather months, versus daily in the summertime, that doesn't mean I don't want a ...read more

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

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

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

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. Related: The ten best flip flops for summer Best Summer Nails Tips First, I try to give my nails a rest. During ...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

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

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

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 you've read my beauty columns a time or two, you know that I love trying out the latest beauty trends. That doesn't always mean they become a part of my regular routine, but I like to give everything that interests me a whirl...And if it lands, great. And if not, at least I ...read more

Gratitude isn't innate. It's taught. So is the art of the personal thank you note. Parents have to lead by example and model how to be gracious and receive with grace. A big part of that is giving thanks. Since it's the season on giving, I carve time out to teach my children ...read more

Regular pedicures are a very important part of my beauty routine. It may be because I live in Florida and wear sandals, more than anything else, most of the year...but I also just really like have have pretty, polished tootsies. Plus, I think the hubs appreciates that my feet are ...read more

This latest beauty edition of Momtrends MVP'S is for all you fellow tired mamas out there...I know I'm not the only one who doesn't always get the rest she needs and then wears it on her puffy face, bwah! You all need the best at home cryotherapy tools and products and let me ...read more