Karen Cicero
Karen is a seasoned journalist who specializes in travel, book, lifestyle and food coverage. Cicero has visited almost every state with her family (look out Wyoming, she’s coming for you next!). She has spoken at several travel industry conferences, including PRSA and the Mid-Atlantic Tourism Alliance and was previously the senior editor at Parents. A mom who goes overboard for all the holidays, Cicero lives in the Christmas city itself: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
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Latest from Karen Cicero
The Healthiest Chinese Food Orders, According to Dietitians
Load up your plate with spring rolls and crispy tofu.
Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Kids’ Book Awards
Want a good book recommendation? Ask a kid! Our panel of kid and teen reviewers (guided by librarians) selected the most exciting stories of the year.
Looking for a Halloween Read? Kids Are Obsessed With These 10 New Books
Our kid readers tested more than 75 Halloween books to find these sensational seasonal stories.
13 Best Girls' Trip Destinations for Every Budget and Travel Style
Let the trip finally break free from the group chat!
15 Expert Tips for Getting the Most Out of Atlantis Paradise Island
Here’s what our testers would do again at this mega-resort.
5 Simple Ways to Stretch Your Travel Budget Further
Don’t leave any reward perks or points behind.
30 Best Graphic Novels for Kids, According to Kids Themselves
Want your child to continue reading for fun? Give them some great graphic novels.
Universal Announces An Opening Date for Its New Kids’ Resort
It's coming up sooner than you’d think!
The Vacation Tip That Could Save You Money on Nice Hotels
Act fast—the sale ends on June 1.
15 Best Kids’ Books to Make Summer Reading Fun
They’ll dive into these easy, breezy stories over break.
30 Best All-Inclusive Resorts for 2026 Family Vacations
Just book the room and let the resort do the rest!
Universal's Newest Theme Park Is Coming to This Unexpected Family-Friendly Town
For starters, you can watch a baseball game from a lazy river.