As we move from ski season to spring it's time to get those mountain bikes out. Most ski families use season passes to make skiing more affordable and fun.  If your family mountain bikes, theres a new way to save on those adventures too! Make the most of spring  and summer in the mountains with Loam Pass the premier North American mountain biking pass. Loam Pass, gives you over 60 days of access to some of the best mountain biking destinations across the country. Use code: SKIMOMS15 to save 15% off your order here. Loam pass is available in two versions, kids 6-11 and adult (12 ..read more

Where I live, spring means dryness. Dry skin, dry hair, dry hands. Dry throat, nose and eyes. Between the temperature fluctuation of rain, sun and cruel spring winds – not to mention allergies and the occasional spring cold – and I am always looking for ways to battle dryness. But this spring, I have a new weapon against dryness: the Hey Dewy humidifier. This small, portable personal humidifier packs a powerful punch. Although less than 8 inches tall, it can provide up to 8 hours of uninterrupted cool mist hydration. It’s both wireless and whisper-quiet so it can move from deskside to bedside ..read more

It seems like I've been trying to get to Alaska for a decade. It's been on my bucket travel list forever. Blessed with incredible national parks, a stunning coastline and a topography we in the Lower 48 can only dream of, Alaska has been beckoning. Finally, the planets aligned and I worked with the team at Alyeska Resort to plan an epic spring break adventure that included spring skiing, but so much more. I have oodles to tell you about this adventure, but lets just start by saying this place DOES NOT DISAPPOINT. Some ski resorts struggle to keep up with the hype their social media teams gener ..read more

As a mother I may not have much "me time". Usually I throw my hair up in a ponytail, slap on some makeup and I'm out the door to school and 50 million other "mom" errands. When I do take some time to pamper myself, I try to find products that 1. don't take much time and 2. make me feel beautiful. I love to pamper myself from time to time and often have "spa nights" in my bathroom. A good bubble bath, a fresh pedicure, test out a new beauty product and I'm a happy mama. Related: Last Minute Mothers Day gift guide At Home Spa Treats for Mom Momtrends Media I rounded up some other great beau ..read more

Booking an all-inclusive resort is a leap of faith, as a traveller, you are locked into the resort for food, entertainment and lodging. This can be a big gamble. It is also a way to save your family a bit of money and ton of hassle. My recent spring break adventure to the Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort in Mexico was mostly a success. For a family looking for a clean, safe resort with touches of high-end luxury, it's a good value. The resort offers plenty to do for a short trip and delivers food and entertainment to keep everyone smiling. Book your room at the Hilton Tulum ..read more

Moving to Vermont meant gaining many things and losing many things. It's been a learning experience to find my place here. I gained a great outdoor life and lost access to amazing restaurants and grocery stores. I've added a few things to make this transition easier--more skis and more waterproof layers. And I just found something that will help keep me inspired in the kitchen--Just Meats helps our family get the healthy protein that we need. It's an incredible delivery service that gets me tasty proteins delivered to my VERY out of the way zip code.  Use Code NFELICIANO10 to save 10% off ..read more

Demo days are a great place to try out new ski gear and see what's new in the industry. While at a demo day at Pico in Vermont, I was introduced to the BootCap (the official branded spelling is bootcap™--one world all lower case). The team at Wintersteiger was in the process of rolling out this new invention to ski shops on in the East and had an ample supply to test.  Get your Boot Caps on the Ski Moms Shop here. They had a fun magenta color that I readily agreed to try. They looked great and didn't add any bulk or weight to my boots--what's the harm. Well, now that I've had them on my b ..read more

It's that time of year when season-long programs are wrapping up. I hope you and your family had a great experience wherever you went skiing. The professionals who worked tirelessly to help you and your kids have a great winter deserve a little thanks and praise. I've talked to ski moms and instructors to come up with a guide to tipping your ski instructors at the end of a lesson or season. Related: Guide to Breckenridge ski school Why Tip Your Ski Instructors Tipping ski instructors is considered important for several reasons: Recognition: It’s a way to acknowledge the instructor’s hard work ..read more

Breckenridge is a magnet for ski families. They have a well-earned reputation as a resort that has incredible learn-to-ski operations and a ton of beginner and intermediate terrain. Yes, they do have challenging double black diamonds and plenty of bowls to drop into too--making it a resort that truly has something for everyone.  But as a Ski Mom, I know a resort is truly only as good as its ski school. On my recent visit to Breck, I got to take a behind the scenes tour of the ski school and see what ingredients go into the "secret sauce" that makes Breckenridge a family favorite. Getting ..read more

I've got thousands of photos at my disposal. I'm a snap-happy mom who loves to capture family moments PLUS I work in a very visual industry. Staying on top of all the images for my personal and professional work is a tall task. Thankfully, Amazon Photos has tools that help me sort, organize and share my pictures. While scrolling through my camera roll can be a fun distraction, it doesn't carry the depth that a curated photo collection brings. It's time to make your memories come to life with some springtime photo projects. Each year I create a family memory book. I make a copy for each of my d ..read more