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Traveling with kids? We provide comprehensive travel guides for a variety of destinations. See photos, read about where to stay and what to do, PLUS smart travel tips compiled by a family of six.
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Don't be intimidated by the outdoors! Plan your next adventure with our campground spotlights, camping tips, and RV Resort Reports. 
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These are a few of my favorite things. See recommendations for clothing, shoes, decor, games, toys, and gear. Real, honest recommendations from a family of six. 
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Learn More About Stephanie

Stephanie Sheaffer is a writer and entrepreneur.

In 2006, Stephanie created Metropolitan Mama (“See the World, One City at a Time”) – a lifestyle and travel blog for moms. The site quickly drew a loyal readership and has been named among the 50 Best Blogs by Women.

She is also the co-founder of TucsonTopia (“Find Your Tucson Paradise”), a hyperlocal site that helps introduce families to activities in Arizona.

Stephanie has a knack for connecting to readers through vivid stories, artistic photographs, and genuine kindness. 

Over the last decade, she has worked extensively with hundreds of brands, non-profits, and CVB partners.

Past trips have taken her to Mexico, Canada, Germany, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Norway, Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, England, and all across the United States. In fact, she and her family spent a year in an RV in 2011 – traveling 20,000 miles across the USA.

Stephanie lives in Arizona with her husband and four children. She has a B.A. in English and an M.A. in Counseling. Hobbies include: hiking, reading, running, and hosting events on her back porch.
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"I have been reading Metropolitan Mama everyday since the day it launched! Well-educated, researched, thoughtful, non-judgemental, kick you in your pants, laugh out loud, light a spark in your soul, yearn for more, do things for others are just a few phrases I would use to describe Metropolitan Mama."
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"I spent 2 years as the Social Media Manager for Graco Children’s Products. During my time in that role, I built a  positive relationship with Stephanie of Metropolitan Mama. Not only did Stephanie do product reviews that were honest, thorough and got a great deal of interaction by her readers, she also engaged with the Graco brand, and me personally, in a very authentic, personable, and professional way. She was a delight to work with, she has a great blog with an audience that’s as lovely as she is and I highly recommend working with her for your brand."
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Campground Spotlights

Wondering where to go on your next adventure? Our comprehensive campground spotlights give you the inside scoop on great family campgrounds.

Campground Spotlight: Hersheypark Camping Resort

Campground Spotlight: Williamsburg Campground

Campground Spotlight: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Kozy Rest

Campground Spotlight: Spacious Skies Country Oaks

Family Travel Guides

Travel With Kids

Stephanie Sheaffer specializes in long-form, well-written travel guides that will give you all of the information you need to plan your next vacation. Beautiful photographs, helpful tips, and relevant recommendations for attractions, resorts, amusement parks, outdoor destinations, restaurants, and more. 
Gothenburg, Sweden: One Great Day in Scandinavia

Gothenburg, the second-largest city in Sweden (trailing Stockholm, the nation's capital), is a lively city with plentiful balconies, lovely biking/walking paths, and interesting architecture - not to mention a clean and charming full-scale amusement park that you've probably never heard of. It's a delightful city to visit with children of all ages. If you find […]

Oslo, Norway: One Outstanding Day (Photos, Tips, Things To Do)

When we first researched the eight cruise ports on our 12-night European Capital Cruise with Princess Cruise Line, I wrote "not as excited about this port" about Oslo. How wrong I turned out to be! In a word, Oslo was outstanding. Breathtaking in beauty. Vibrant in culture. Rich in history. Gorgeously green. Oslo's population struck […]

Utrecht, The Netherlands: University Town, Rich with History

When we first researched our 12-night European cruise and saw The Netherlands on the itinerary, I envisioned us going to Amsterdam. As it turned out, however, Amsterdam was 90 minutes from Rotterdam, our port city. After having several friends recommend that we try a smaller town rather than the hustle-and-bustle of Amsterdam, we considered visiting […]

Bruges, Belgium: Storybook City (9 Things To Do + Photo Tour)

Visit Bruges (pronounced Broozh) in the summertime and you'll feel like you've walked right into a storybook. This fairy tale city in northwest Belgium is completely charming. To put it succinctly, Bruges is clean, serene, and pristine. Our family instantly fell in love with this sweet and magical city with a population of 119,000 (though […]

Gift Guides

Back-to-School Guide 2024: Best Clothes, Shoes, Backpacks, Gear

After 12+ years of back-to-school shopping, I've learned several things. To assist you in the shopping season, I've put together a list of some of the best clothes, shoes, accessories, bags, and school supplies for the 2024 back-to-school season. Hope you and your family have a wonderful school year! BOOKS & SCHOOL SUPPLIES Quartet Markers […]

What to Pack for a Family Cruise in Europe

Researching what to pack for an upcoming cruise to Europe? Our family recently returned from a 12-night European Capitals cruise aboard the Caribbean Princess (Princess Cruises) - and we have plenty of tips to share! Our cruise itinerary began in England and took us through Belgium, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, France, and Germany at […]

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