Scary Mommy

Feb. 17, 2026

Travel

Kennedy Space Center
Houston, We Have A Vacation
By Julie Sprankles

19 Out-Of-This-World Astrotourism Trips To Share With Your Space-Obsessed Kid

From rocket launches to dark-sky parks, these destinations will fuel their cosmic curiosity.

An aerial image that showcases the historic and architectural heart of Zurich, Switzerland.
So, so kid-friendly!

11 Amazing Things To Do In Zurich With Kids

Family-friendly Switzerland is a year-round playground even if you have young children.

A view of Sprague Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
Pack Your Bags

Things To Do In Estes Park, Colorado, Because It Needs To Be On Your Must-Visit List

From mountain coasters to elk-filled meadows to the iconic Stanley Hotel, here’s everything families need to plan an unforgettable Estes Park getaway.

Person sitting in a hammock in a forest, holding a mug, petting a golden retriever. A jacket hangs o...
Great (Outdoors) Gifts

31 Cozy Camping (& Glamping) Finds To Gift The Outdoor Lovers In Your Life

Smart, comfy, adventure-ready essentials they’ll actually use.

An Airbnb just outside of Atlanta, Georgia, was used as a set in the show 'Stranger Things,' and is ...
Hawkins IRL

PSA: You Can Stay At The Stranger Things House — Christmas Light Wall & All

This fan-recreated Hawkins house Airbnb is a full ’80s fever dream.

*ahhhhh*

I Booked A Solo Reading Retreat & Yes, It Was Everything I Hoped It’d Be

This is a social media trend worth doing IRL.

Howl!
By Samantha Darby

Great Wolf Lodge’s $26 Per Night Sale Is An Epic Way To Plan Your Family Vacation

Seriously, this sale is amazing.

Vacation, all i ever wanted
By Jennifer Saporta

We Took A Cruise During The Holidays & Now I’m Never Not Doing That Again

We all got what we needed, and my kid was a trooper. Win-win.

plane debate
By Katie Garrity

All Hell Is Breaking Loose On Threads After Parents Allegedly Let Their Kid Put Stickers On An Airplane Wall

Parents get it, and others...don't.

Travel Trends
By Kait Hanson

Is Skin Care Tourism The New Mom-cation?

Women are jetting off for everything from blephs to Botox.

Did Someone Say Invisible Labor?
By Louisa Eunice

Planning Our Relaxing Family Vacation Is The Single Most Exhausting Thing I Do All Year

It almost ended my marriage.

You Deserve This
By Julie Sprankles

Making The Case For A Moms-Only Trip To Disney Or Universal

A different kind of magic happens when you’re not making the trip magical for everyone else.

i want to go to there
By Sarah Aswell

Traveling With Kids In Switzerland: What To Know

Switzerland is incredibly beautiful with tons of culture — and on top of that, it's easy to take the kids.

Travel Guide
By Julie Sprankles

Breckenridge, Colorado, Is The Cozy Mountain Town You’ve Been Dreaming Of

From golden aspens and ghost tours to unforgettable meals, “Breck” delivers year-round magic.

Exclusive Interview
By Julie Sprankles

Christina Milian & Daughter Violet’s European Holiday Traditions Feel Straight Out Of A Christmas Movie

The Paris-based pair open up about traveling by train together, what teens actually care about on vacation, and what they’re cueing up every Christmas.

Pack Your Bags
By Julie Sprankles

Things To Do In Estes Park, Colorado, Because It Needs To Be On Your Must-Visit List

From mountain coasters to elk-filled meadows to the iconic Stanley Hotel, here’s everything families need to plan an unforgettable Estes Park getaway.