Mary Giles Media

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Still looking for the perfect gifts for your kids? Check out this article I wrote for Working Mother on "STEM Toys That Will Blow Your...

Looking for a fun way to make December even more special? Try celebrating St. Nicholas Day on December 6. On this day, children discover...

If your family's like mine, you've got waaay too much candy hanging around your house right about now. Here are a few ideas for what to...

I love no-carve pumpkins. They let my family be creative without much mess or frustration. For inspiration this year, I turned to...

He's a Copy Cat! Get it? My son and I pulled this costume together in about 5 minutes once we realized he needed to dress up for a fall...