Momtrends Great Gift #9 & Giveaway

Playmobil play sets are a classic toy to fuel the imagination.  Yes there are a myriad of tiny pieces, but that is part of the fun--its got amazing real-world detail. This holiday the Playmobil Take Along Construction would make a marvelous gift for your kids and guess what? Momtrends is giving one away...

Kids Busy Box Review

15 great crafts all in one box.  Seems like the perfect solution to the long school-free holidays that are coming up.  The KidsBusyBox Company sent me a Fall Collection box to test out and I got busy gluing and coloring with the kids over the weekend. 

Momtrends Reviews Simplehuman Sensor Soap Dispenser

It's been a delightful weekend full of crafts, cooking and testing (plus lots of fun outdoors).  All these projects have meant tons of hand washing.  So its a good thin Simple Human sent me their new motion sensor soap dispenser ($29.99).  My first impression: Why the heck would I want a soap dispenser that requires four AA batteries!  But then I got to thinking...

Saturday Deal Round-Up: 11/21

Holiday cards are a big tradition in our family.  I'm always on the hunt for specialty paper companies that offer inspired designs.  I'm happy to share the scoop that Pretty Printing is offering Momtrends readers 25% off all holiday orders.  Use code: MOMTRENDS.  I'm smitten with this Lattice & Stripes pattern--very Tori Burch!

Momtrends Great Holiday Gifts #8

The fabric tents from Lucy & Michael are simply awesome. Children can completely loose themselves in play when tucked inside this roomy hideout. Having a play space that is chic as well as inspiring--that's something the whole family can celebrate.

Friday Food: Tatsoi

This summer we spotted Tatsoi at our local market.  I was stumped about the leafy green and did some research. Turns out this sweet vegetable is related to Bok Choy.  Once I found that out, I decided to make an Asian stir-fry. Now it is a regular side dish on our table.

Momtrends Great Holiday Gifts #7

Thanks to a series of movies the penguin is now one of the hottest animals around. From plush toys to animated series, these waddling little fellows are everywhere. For me, I'd pick this clever pop-up toys as a favorite.  This Percy Penguin Jack in the Box from Jack Rabbit Creations is old school in its construction, but trendy in its design.

Trendy Thursday: Stella McCartney for Gap Kids

Yesterday Momtrends braved the crowds on 5th Avenue in NYC to check out the hottest new designer + big brand marketing event: Stella McCartney for Gap Kids.  Yes indeed there was excitement in the store.  The display was wrecked as trendy NYC moms sorted through the offerings. 

Momtrends Great Holiday Gifts #6

The family that plays together stays together. Yet, board games can be long and boring (especially with little kids). When I saw the Chicky Boom game at Toy Fair, I knew I found a winner. This games is designed for 2-4 players and helps kids develop steady hands.

The $34 Christmas Card

Mr. Momtrends and I were thinking about our holiday card last night and we pulled out an inspiration file.  In it was this great-looking tree of life card from Bernard Maiser.  So I went to bernardmaisner.com to check it out. Turns out this card is $34...for a single card.