outdoor activities

We had a terrific three-day trip to Woodstock, Vermont and here's why you should explore this cool Vermont town on your next summer getaway: It's packed with family-friendly fun, is blessed with natural splendor and it's really easy to navigate with kids.  Related: Family fun at ...read more

Since summer jobs will be hard to find and many camps are up in the air, millions of parents are wondering how to keep teens busy outdoors this summer. Thanks to a classmate, my teen has discovered geocaching. It's a fun and (mostly) free activity to get them moving and engaged. ...read more

The holidays are approaching, but that means winter and plummeting temperatures are too. We may be tempted, as parents, to dial back outdoor activities when cold wether arrives, but getting outside is good for children and their families, even in the wintertime.  Get Your Family ...read more

When I think of iconic family vacation spots, I think of Woodloch Resort in Hawley, PA. As a kid, my family used to go to this picturesque Poconos destination every year in the winter. I remember the cozy vibe, the warm staff, the lovely accommodations, and the delicious ...read more

After a few weeks of cold, rainy, snowy, cloudy weather, we're finally getting a little sneak peek at spring today. The sun is out, the temp is on the rise, and we're feeling excited about the upcoming season. Still, we're having a bit of trouble inspiring the kids to get off ...read more

We're going "classic" with today's Toy Tuesday post... Not that we don't love screens and techie toys and all sorts of fancy gadgets and gizmos here at The Shopping Mama. But, sometimes, it's the good old-fashioned fun finds that keep us coming back for more and more, again ...read more