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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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Past & Current Partnerships

Metropolitan Mama has collaborated with hundreds of brands over the past 15 years.

Testimonials

Readers and brands love Metropolitan Mama.

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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."

Ashley Sanregret

Make-A-Wish Foundation

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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."

Lindsay Lebresco

Former Social Media Manager, Graco

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"There are a lot of good blogs out there. Yet, every now and then you find a blog like Metropolitan Mama and fall in love and smile every time it pops up on your reader."

Marcela B

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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

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.

The Best Things To Do in Hamburg, Germany

On our recent European Capitals cruise aboard the Caribbean Princess, we were pleased to have a stop in Hamburg, a major port city in northern Germany. As the second-largest city in Germany, Hamburg boasts a population of 1.9 million people and is about three hours northwest of the capital city of Berlin. Getting Around in […]

Captivating Copenhagen: Best Things to Do in Denmark's Capital City

Copenhagen is a vibrant, colorful, whimsical, walkable city in central Denmark. As the capital city, it offers an abundance of history, culture, and beauty. If you're planning a family trip to this lovely piece of Scandinavia, read on for recommendations of interesting things to do for all ages. Getting Around in Copenhagen Copenhagen has a […]

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 […]

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