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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

Here's my latest STEM toy story for Working Mother: "Stem Toys That Will Blow Your Kids' Minds." These playthings go beyond basic...