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Oct. 24, 2025

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How To Explain Holiday Spending Limits To Your Kids ([link removed])

As Katie McPherson writes today, “The holidays tend to be a time of year when the word ‘budget’ strikes extra guilt and shame into the hearts of parents. Either we stick to the budget and feel bad not getting ‘enough’ for our kids, or we blow it and then feel icky about it and shamefully pinch our pennies all January long. Especially for parents of tweens, teens, and young adults — whose wish lists aren't all Magna-Tiles and Play-Doh but expensive headphones and Sephora skincare — gifting adds up fast. So, how might you talk to your kids about your spending limits this holiday season, especially if they're used to a really big pile of presents you just can't provide this year?” She dives into it in today’s lead story.
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'The Bachelor' Star Rachael Kirkconnell Opens Up About Being Demisexual ([link removed])

On the latest episode of Extra Dirty, Rachael Kirkconnell admits her long dry spell has her feeling like she’s starting from scratch.
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Ashley Tisdale Shares Her "Honest Thoughts" On GLP-1 Drugs ([link removed])

"What I'm most interested in is the why behind my desire to change my body," she writes.
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moms do it all
Hero Mom & Bus Driver Save Kids From Burning School Bus ([link removed])

Mom Kari Thorp spotted a fire while at the bus stop and quickly jumped into action.
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If you’ve recently found yourself negotiating your kid’s after-school treat like a seasoned attorney, it’s probably time for a full-on escape. You know — “me time, recharge, self-care,” whatever we’re calling it these days. For the sake of your sanity, we’ve rounded up three hotels that offer a break from the “Mom, can I have a…” loop. Beachside bungalows? Yup. Oceanfront luxury? You betcha. Take your pick, mama. You’ve earned it.
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Vacation Mode: Activated
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Think beach house fantasy minus the sand toys and snack crumbs. This all-suites hideaway sits steps from the Pacific and serves up ocean views, craft cocktails, and pure peace. Basically, it’s your coastal reset with room service.

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An OG Maui gem that nails Hawaiian hospitality and laid-back luxury. You’re steps from world-famous Kā‘anapali Beach, with sunsets that’ll make you forget your group chat. Snorkel, sip, sleep — repeat. Bonus: Zero bedtime battles in sight.

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Vancouver Island’s calm, cozy answer to chaos. Wander Tofino’s forest trails, spot whales in Cox Bay, and finally remember what quiet sounds like. Whether you’re reconnecting with nature or yourself, this is where the “mental load” melts away.

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Reproductive Exodus
Why Some Americans Are Choosing Fertility Treatments & Pregnancy Abroad ([link removed])

As abortion rights shrink and maternal mortality rises, more Americans are choosing to conceive and give birth abroad.
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