Saturday Deal Round-Up: 11/14

Neige: Save 20% on your order with code: Momtrends. Gorgeous clothing for the holidays and beyond. We love this gorgeous coat that can go from fall to holiday. Julia coat is made of a timeless wool flannel. For more deals click here....

Momtrends Great Holiday Gifts #2

Remember the theme, "No Batteries Required"? Well you've got to love a toy that doubles as cold-weather gear.  Bear Hands is pretty well known for their adorable paw-shaped gloves, this holiday season I'm touting a new addition to the line--the BearHands Fleece Buddy Scarf.

Friday Food: Country Soup Dry Mix

Last week Stop & Shop hosted a blogging event to help busy moms prepare for the holidays. Their food expert Andrea Astrachan was there to inspire moms to creatively prepare for the season that can drain our energy and wallets. The moms in our group made chocolate dipped pretzels, flower arrangements and these gift-ready soup mixes. The soup mix really inspired me to create gifts this season.

Trendy Thursday: Polarn O. Pyret

Keeping the kids warm has never been so stylish and fun.  From Sweden with love, I present Polarn O. Pyret.  I think Americans will get used to the quirky name (translates to something close to "the buddy and the little guy") when they discover the quality and good looks of this brand. Read on to learn more and get a chance to win free winter gear...

Momtrends Green & Frugal Guide to Gift Packaging

November is the perfect time to start planning ways to save money and be green for the holidays.  Many moms overspend when it comes to wrapping and packaging gifts. I've put together tips to save your cash and some trees this holiday season.

Good Night New York City

Finding the right book for toddlers can be tricky.  They are beyond baby, one-word, board books, but not ready for elaborate picture books.  We've found a bedtime favorite with Good Night New York City (Good Night Our World series). You don't have to live in the Big Apple to get in on this literary action. There are dozens of cities (from Seattle to the Florida Keys) and states to make your night-time ritual personal.

Holiday Fashion Trends for Children

Purple and gray are going to be hot for kids this Christmas season. Sure we all think about tartan plaid and red taffeta, but why not liven things up a bit this year? I've been seeing pops of these trendy colors all over the place and am warming up to the idea for holiday dressing...here's why:

Momtrends Great Holiday Gifts #1

Today we kick off the Second Annual Momtrends 25 Great Gift List. The theme: No Batteries Required. Each of my picks are kid powered. And the first pick is Poloppo T-Me. Poloppo turns artwork and play into treasures like this tee my 20-month-old daughter created.

Bravado Hosts Breastfeeding Event

The BBIC (Bravado Breastfeeding Information Council) event was fabulous today. I joined up with a group of journalists and breastfeeding activists today at the W Hotel in Union Square to learn more about breastfeeding facts and hear the stories of mothers trying to integrate breastfeeding into their lives.

Mommy Time Monday: See Mom Run Book Party

Beth Feldman is a woman of many talents.  Gathering groups of talented women is one of them.  Writing is another.  She combined these two last week to kick off her book tour for See Mom Run: Side-Splitting Essays from the World's Most Harried Blogging Moms. This new book of essays on motherhood will guarantee you many giggles.