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.

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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