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My family wanted to see a winter wonderland holiday light show, and we were completely charmed by Winterlights, where thousands of lights...

Looking for the perfect present for everyone in your family? I've got you covered with my gift roundups on WorkingMother.com. *For kids...

A fourth-generation fruit farm in Deerfield, Massachusetts, Clarkdale is quintessential New England. You can pick your own apples in the...

Late bedtimes and candy overload can quickly turn this holiday ghoulish for many families. To help, I pulled together some of my favorite...

Are your kids bouncing off the walls? No problem! Use inexpensive balloons to redirect their energy and have some fun family time in the...

My crew went to Galveston, Texas, last month—one of our favorite places to gather with extended family. The reason we like it so much?...

Outdoor sculpture parks are a wonderland of art and nature. For kids, they're also like a giant treasure hunt where they can burn off...

I visited Toy Fair in New York City—where thousands of new toys are released each year—to find the best new affordable STEM toys for...

Need inspiration to get your family up and having some active fun together? Check out my new series of fun fitness ideas in Prevention...

These frightfully easy no-bake treats are a perfect combination of salty and sweet. Plus, they're fun for kids to dip and decorate. To...

As I've written about before, I adore no-carve pumpkin decorating for Halloween. The creative options are virtually endless, and you get...

Money can be one of the hardest topics to discuss with your kids. In honor of Financial Literacy Month, check out my article for...

Get ready for Earth Day on April 22! My article for Relish Magazine is out in the April issue and it's packed with inspiring ways for...

Here's a super fun and creative way to spend an afternoon with your kids: crafting this eye-catching Easter banner. To make an egg,...

When I was the executive editor of FamilyFun magazine, I loved helping design these clever leprechaun traps, and now my family brings...

Northampton, Massachusetts, has been dubbed one of the best small towns in America. Here's just one of the reasons why: The Smith College...

Curious about indoor skydiving? Check out my article about it in the February issue of FamilyFun magazine. My son and I gave it a try at...

My family's been busy testing a bunch of toys for another STEM-themed article for WorkingMother.com (sneak peek: we had a lot of fun with...

Need a last-minute Valentine's Day idea? My son and I made these sweet bookmarks for his class, then taped each one to a piece of...

Planning a spring break or summer getaway with your family? Check out the article I wrote for Prudential on "How To Save Money When...