Vicky McDonald

Vicky McDonald

When not working, former ParentMap digital editor Vicky McDonald can be found running after her two kids or cooking up something tasty in the kitchen.

Recent Articles

A couple looking for Seattle date night ideas

Family Management

Spontaneous Summer Date Night Ideas

Sneak in a date night some evening this summer

By: Vicky McDonald | Jul 11, 2025
girl blowing bubbles

Camps + Classes

No Summer Camp? These Activities Keep Kids Busy

Free and cheap activities and resources for kids

By: Vicky McDonald | Jun 27, 2025
young boy in a car seat with a book travel car toys

Travel

Must-Have Travel Toys for Road Trips With Kids

Creative and compact entertainment for stress-free family car adventures

By: Vicky McDonald | Apr 22, 2025
man taking a car seat out of a car for the Target Trade-In Event

Family Management

Target’s Car Seat Trade-In Event Is Back

Help the environment and get a coupon at this popular event

By: Vicky McDonald | Apr 17, 2025
mom using cell phone app to organize home and life

Family Management

The Best Apps to Help Busy Families Stay Organized

How to manage the daily grind and keep everyone on track

By: Vicky McDonald | Mar 20, 2025
boy having fun in bathtub

Home Sweet Home

10 Ideas to Make Bath Time Extra Fun

Bath slime, tub crayons, dino egg bombs and much more

By: Vicky McDonald | Mar 14, 2025
kid holding Lego bricks

Apps + Tech

Brickit: A Lego App That Will Delight Parents and Kids

This clever app scans your Lego bricks and suggests what to make

By: Vicky McDonald | Feb 14, 2025
A dad and daughter wearing heart sunglasses, a useful valentine gift for kids while exchanging a red heart

Holidays

11 Valentine’s Day Favors That Won’t Go to Waste

Skip the candy and plastic trinkets and try these handy gifts instead

By: Vicky McDonald | Feb 05, 2025
Kids-building-fort

Crafts + DIY

10 Awesome Fort Kits to Keep Your Kids Entertained for Hours

Hands-on, screen-free play to activate creativity in little builders

By: Vicky McDonald | Sep 10, 2024
Three kids at school eating a quick and easy lunch

Food

Quick and Easy School Lunches That Kids Will Actually Eat

These lunches are guaranteed to get eaten

By: Vicky McDonald | Aug 12, 2024