Marisa LaScala
Deputy Editor
Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; previously, she wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her toy-collecting husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found helping out her team at bar trivia or posting about movies on Twitter and Bluesky.
Latest from Marisa LaScala
39 Tree-ly Funny Christmas Cards That Will Make Everyone Chuckle
Accompany your 2022 family photo with these hilarious holiday messages for extra cheer.
38 Best Stocking Stuffers for Kids Under $20
Just like children, lots of joy come in little packages!
33 Best Board Games to Play, According to Experts and Testers
These are our favorites for families, kids and adults.
30 Best Christmas Card Photo Ideas for 2022, According to Photographers
Capture sweet family memories with these cute, creative and funny photoshoot tips.
20 Best Friendship Bracelet Patterns, From Beginner to Advance
Diamond, chevron, wave — we have them all.
40 Best Netflix Shows for Tweens and Teens
There's so much high school drama in these high school TV series.
50 Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas That'll Save You Money
Anyone can pull off these creative gift wrap ideas — even if you don't have a box!
The 2022 Good Housekeeping Best Toy Awards
For our annual Best Toy Awards, we don't just pick the coolest toys; we dig deeper to find out which ones are safe and easy to put together and will help your child learn and grow.
58 Cool Marvel Gifts That'll Be a Hit for Fans of the Multiverse
Superhero and comic book fans — kids, teens, adults — will flip over these Avengers, Spider-Man, the X-Men and Venom ideas.
31 Best Thanksgiving Books That We're Definitely Grateful For
From famous reads for adults to picture books for kids, we've got something for everyone.
30 Alternative Advent Calendars That Go Outside the Box (Figuratively Speaking)
If you're on the hunt for a non-chocolate advent calendar, these unique Christmas calendars offer up everything from jam to lingerie.
25 Cool Advent Calendars for a Unique Countdown to Christmas
Grab these unusual advent calendars before they're gone!