I thought I had everything figured out by the time I became a grandma. I had to learn new rules, respect boundaries, and deal with my insecurities.
When my large family needs to save, we stop spending money for a week. I stay off of Prime, empty our pantry, and only do free activities.
Health
2025-10-19T11:07:01.885Z
My grandmother loves living alone in Las Vegas with no family around. She stays busy by entertaining guests, reading novels, and watching sports.
My family moved to a rural town I spent summers in as a kid. I wanted my children to experience living in a less competitive environment.
I wanted to prove that I was still fun and that my daughter was well-taken care of, so I went overboard for her birthday. It was a mistake.
Travel
2025-10-18T15:03:02.165Z
My sister and I have lived in different countries for much of our adult lives. A trip to a country neither of us had been to helped us reconnect.
My student loans were too high, so I couldn't afford my rent. My mom let me live and work with her, but it wasn't what I wanted from postgrad life.
Health
2025-10-18T10:11:01.843Z
Earlier this year, I moved from New York City to Colombia due to burnout. Now, I'm feeling refreshed, I save money, and I've made local friends.
Health
2025-10-17T18:02:01.640Z
Even well into her 80s, my grandma always looked effortlessly incredible. By prioritizing self-care, she taught me how to look and feel great.
My LinkedIn feed feels like a big bragging contest. Seeing other people's wins gives me anxiety about my own career.
With smart shopping hacks, credit cards, and store deals, my husband saves our family $300 a month on groceries. Here's his money-saving strategy
I thought enrolling in an online program would be easier, especially as a working mom. But it was a lesson in time management once I got pregnant.
Travel
2025-10-15T18:54:01.318Z
Every year my kids go visit their grandparents for two weeks. My husband and I get to reconnect while they make memories with my husband's parents.
As a med student at Stanford, AI is a big part of my courses. I'm focused on using AI as a tool to help my patients because they always come first.
With 4 kids, we're always zipping from one activity to the next. Limiting their commitments saves us money and gives us time to have a life.
The pace of youth soccer was wearing my family down. My son's coach didn't want him to quit, and suggested a solution that changed everything.
The people I reconnected with at my 40th high school reunion knew me before I was a mother or adult. It was powerful to remember who I once was.
Parenting three kids five years apart brings both chaos and calm — here's why the age gap has surprising perks and a few challenges.
Moving to a new city with older kids is one of the hardest things I've ever done. It took us more than a year to find our places.
Travel
2025-10-12T18:36:01.301Z
I struggled to plan a family trip to Japan, but joining a small group tour made travel easy, stress-free, and unforgettable.