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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

Don't you love when your skin feels naked and clean yet has a lovely finish? That's what you get with the new BarePro Performance Foundation from bareMinerals. The skincare experts at bareMinerals have engineered a foundation that gives me 12 hours of coverage without looking ...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

Raise your hand if you want frizz free hair? I would be willing to bet that most of you don't love battling humidity and frizziness. You know this Florida girl can't stand it. And I have naturally wavy/curly hair, so it tends to frizz...and frizz fast. That's why when I find a ...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

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

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

I'm a lipstick girl. I always have been. If you looked in my bathroom you would probably find one too many tubes of it. I can't help myself. I love rockin' a rainbow of colors and in the winter, that color tends to be deep, dark and bold! That being said, bold lippies aren't ...read more

If I've noticed anything about my skin as I've gotten older, it's that it isn't as plump and full as it once was. As soon as I hit my mid thirties, it felt like my skin started to lose its firmness practically overnight. Since I'm not quite ready to head to the doctor for ...read more

Happy Valentine's Day from Craft Corner! Say "I Love You" with our Message in a Bottle DIY---You can even pop the plastic version in the mail! Who wouldn't love to receive a snail mail Valentine?! This simple little craft can be accomplished in an afternoon and it a nice treat ...read more

Dry winter skin is the worst. Am I right? Nobody likes that tight, itchy feeling that can occur when your skin isn't hydrated enough. The key to keeping your skin in good condition when it's cold out is moisturization. If your skin already tends to be a bit dry like mine, the ...read more