Kate Bayless
Freelance Writer | Editor
Freelance writer covering lifestyle, travel, parenting, health, beauty, & tech. Advertorial writer. Manuscript editor. Meeter of deadlines. Story hunter. Gem to work with.
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Savvy Sassy Moms
Exploring the New Toy Story Land and More at Walt Disney World
Are you a Toy Story Fan? Maybe your family grew up with Woody and Buzz or are just now discovering them. Either way, kids of all ages adore the new Toy Story Land open at Disney’s Hollywood Studio at Walt Disney World. On a recent summer weekend, my family and I hopped on a flight from Los Angeles to Orlando to experience two firsts for us: a family trip to Florida and our first time exploring Walt Disney World!
Savvy Sassy Moms
We tried the latest anti-aging beauty products
Is your skin sending out an S.O.S? Is it ready for a little boost before summer? We’ve been testing out the latest anti-aging products to deal with all your post-spring skin woes.
Problem: Tired, dull skin
Claims: Revives tired, dull skin, protects from age spots, and increases radiance for even the driest winter skin
Our take: I admit — I laughed when I first saw this product. As the box explains, this cream is made with “diamond powder, gold, silk, black truffles, champagne, purifying straw...
Savvy Sassy Moms
Hotel or house rental? 5 Reasons to vacay with HomeAway
My family loves to travel. This summer we spent the entire month of July on the road exploring everywhere from the peaks of Switzerland to France’s most famous city, from the mountains of Steamboat, Colorado to a few nights river rafting the Green River in Utah. While our trips often combine a variety of hotels and camping, on this trip, we tried a new way a stay: renting three different homes around the world from HomeAway. Today I’m highlighting one of our favorite HomeAway stays in Paris’ ...
Savvy Sassy Moms
Skin Safe Golden Glow with Bondi Sands Self-Tanner
It’s the middle of winter, which means my legs are rocking a nice bright shade of blinding white. Anyone else? So I’ve been busy testing out self-tanners to share with you. It can be a daunting task! The fear of the orange is real, people.
I’ve had a favorite self-tanner I’ve used for the last few years and was definitely nervous to try out a new brand. But now I’m a convert and want to introduce you to my new favorite self-tanner and three of their formulas. Ladies, meet Bondi Sands.
I first...
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Spotlight: Long Beach
Just half an hour from Los Angeles, Long Beach is a beachfront gem you’ll want to add to your California itinerary. It offers beautiful beaches and marinas along with a busy dining and shopping scene that perfectly blends big city sophistication with beach town fun.
Tour the Queen Mary, the legendary, permanently docked ocean liner, or relax with a drink in the ship’s Observation Bar—for truly unique accommodations, you can even stay overnight in one of the ship’s staterooms or suites. Visit ...
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A Kids’ Guide to Hollywood
Take the kids to Los Angeles on your California family vacation, and you’ll likely hear one big request: Hollywood. After all, teens, tweens, and even smaller kids tend to be pretty pop-culture savvy, so this part of L.A. carries a lot of magic. Build your visit based on these family-friendly, don’t-miss Hollywood attractions—some related to TV shows and movie stars, and others offering just-for-fun museums and sweets.
Stroll the Walk of Fame
Kids can find their favorite celebrity’s star alon...
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Family Snow Adventures
From riding snowmachines to old-fashioned snowman-building, here’s where to find kid-friendly adventures off the slopes
Taking your family to the mountains this winter? Whether your crew is full of avid skiers or contented snowman-makers, the California snow offers a variety of fun ways to spend a winter family vacation, from the resorts such as Heavenly, Squaw Valley, and Alpine Meadows, near Lake Tahoe, down to Big Bear Mountain and Snow Summit in Southern California. “California ski resort...
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Saturday Sips: Wine In Cans
We've already talked about our love our box wine here on Momtrends, but now there's another new way to transport your vino: in a can. I know what you may be thinking - wine in a can? But there are a number of wonderful benefits to wine in a can plus a growing number of canned wine options. So what do you say - ready to crack open a nice, cold....Chardonnay?
Before we get to our taste-test, there are number of occasions where wine in a can is the perfect solution:
You're a wine-lover, but ever...
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Beyond Mascara: 4 Ways to Get Longer Lashes
Looking to get longer lashes? These days there are a lot more options beyond your mascara choice. Here are four different ways that you can get fuller, longer lashes.
I have three boys who were all blessed with gorgeous, long, dark lashes from my husband's side of the family. Me? Well, I'm relying on these four "cheats" to getting long luscious lashes.
Plump Up With Primer
One of the easiest ways to plump up your lashes is with a lash primer. You apply it just like mascara, adding length and ...
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How to Really Clean Your Makeup Brushes
How often do you clean your makeup brushes? I know I'm guilty of not doing it nearly often enough. But dirty makeup brushes not only just don't apply makeup as effectively, but can also harbor and spread bacteria all over your face - yuck! I even just read a story about a women who got a staff infection from dirty makeup brushes! So I've made a commitment to washing my brushes more often - and found a new, easy way to ensure I'm really getting all the gunk out.
My go-to method used to be to p...
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Ski Out West: 5 Reasons to Ski Mammoth
Looking for perfect place to ski out West? Mammoth Mountain in California's Eastern Sierras is the ideal place to take your crew to find family amenities, ski-in/ski-out accommodations, and right now, LOTS of fresh powder. As of writing this, Mammoth has received 116 inches of new snow in the last 48 hours (!) with even more on the way. Here's why you want this resort on your West Coast ski wish list.
We are a snowboard family, and on a recent trip to Mammoth Mountain, all five of us were fin...
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Best Headphones & Speakers For Summer Fun
Summer is here! Time to celebrate! Whether you are headed to the beach or the pool, on a long road trip or a plane ride overseas, parents and kids alike need a way to take their summer playlist with them. Today we're sharing our favorite speakers and headphones for the whole family - wherever your summer adventures take you!
After our speaker and headphone picks, be sure to scroll down to the bottom to find a Spotify summer family playlist from Family Circle - sure to kick off your summer in ...
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Protect Your Kids Online With Circle by Disney
Do you know how much time your kids are spending on the family tablet? Or their phones? And is your teen really working on homework on the computer? Or sneaking time on the Xbox when you're away? As much as we hope our kids are trustworthy with their time and choices on tech devices, it's our job as parents to help teach them good tech practices, and remind ourselves of them too! Circle by Disney helps parents manage the entire family's tech time—on phones, tablets, computers, smart TVs and m...
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Girl Scout Cookies & Wine
It's officially one of my favorite seasons - Girl Scout cookie season. Yaaaas! From Thin Mints to Samoas, Thanks-a-lots to Toffee-tastic, this is one delicious fundraiser that you won't have to ask me twice to participate in. Plus, there is a new flavor in town. This year, the Girl Scout's are celebrating 100 years of selling cookies and are introducing abrand new cookie addition to the delicious, get-in-my-belly line-up: the Girl Scout S’mores cookies. It gets even better - we're going to te...