I lived full-time in an RV: here’s what I’m telling my kids about Gabby Petito
During a 7-month RV trip, I was encouraging my girls to travel solo. Gabby Petito’s story made me wonder if that was a mistake. “Look at that lady,” I said …
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From an Entrepreneur Mom to Her Daughters
A few days ago, my daughters and I were hiking a massive sand dune, hoping to enjoy sweeping views of Lake Michigan from the top. But before we set out, …
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Making the Most of 2020 We’re Doing a Road Trip and Homeschooling: Here’s How
About two months ago I was sitting on my porch in New Hampshire finishing up a series of articles about three towns in Colorado and New Mexico. “It would be …
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It’s Not too Late to Retire Rich – Four Ways to Catch Up on Your Savings
When you started out in the workforce, retirement probably seemed like a lifetime away, so it may have been easy to let your savings slip. Once you’ve reached middle age, …
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How to Find More Space for Families Working from Home
I’ve worked from home for six years, since long before the pandemic sent millions of Americans scrambling for their home office. Over that time, I’ve learned that having dedicated office …
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The Best Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
Since the pandemic broke out, my husband has been working overtime. He’s been a stay-at-home dad since our two-year-old was born, in addition to working on the fixer-upper home we …
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My Real-Life 90 Day Fiancé Story
Normally, I’m not one for too much reality TV, but since the pandemic hit I’ve gone down the rabbit hole of TLC’s “90 Day Fiancé. If you’re not familiar with it, …
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The Secret to At-Home Waxing
Are you feeling a bit fuzzy six weeks after salons shut down? If you’re used to going to the salon every month to get waxed, the coronavirus shutdown can feel …
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Need to Transform Your Home Office to Work for You?
It’s been nearly two months since many Americans were sent to work from home. By now, you’ve probably realized that working on the living room couch, or from your bed, …
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Fashion for the Couch
This morning, I opened my dresser and carefully considered which leggings to select: did I want the softer pair or the ones with the high waist that I love? Then, …
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Lay-Off Lessons in Resilience
The first time my husband was laid off, we had just decided to start trying for a baby. We were standing close together in the kitchen of our first apartment …
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Wine 101: Back to Basics
Like many women, I enjoy a glass of wine at the end of a long day. Especially now and, like many women, I suspect, I can get intimidated by everything …
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New Hobbies: There’s No Time Like the Present
Last August, an ad in the local paper caught my eye: “Adult piano lessons: It’s not too late, and you are good enough.” I was charmed. I’ve wanted to learn …
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Tips and Tricks for the Best At-Home Workouts
Last year, I moved from a small city in New Hampshire to a tiny rural town. Suddenly, the nearest gym — the student center at a small college — was …
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Social Distancing Survival Tips Polite Company Won’t Tell You
I’ve been working full-time from home for the past five years. Not only do I do that with my 1-year-old and 5-year-old in tow, but for the past two years …
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