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• I was in charge of creating holiday magic when my kids were young. It was fun, but exhausting.
• When they reached their tween years, no one wanted to participate in our family traditions anymore

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• At Christmas, my husband and I try to focus on giving our kids experiences over gifts.
• In past years, we've gone on a Christmas cruise or taken day trips to holiday events in our area.
• They still get a few presents, but they value our time spent together over gifts year after

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• Drone schools in Ukraine are training operators for the fight against Russia.
• Three schools told BI that they are targets and have to take steps to avoid Russian attacks.
• This includes not revealing information, undergoing polygraph tests, and moving frequently.

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• Doug Beachy's family used to rent vacation homes just to get everyone together in one place.
• It was costly and difficult to plan, so in 2022, he bought a vacation home for the whole family.
• The family now gathers more often, enjoying amenities and quality time together.

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• Business Insider's senior pop culture writer ranked the 20 best albums of 2025.
• Stars like Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Rosalía, and Addison Rae all made the list.
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• After living with my parents for a year, thanks to long COVID, I decided to move into a camper.
• The camper van was outside my grandfather's house, so I helped him feel less lonely.
• While living in the camper, I regained my confidence and started dating again.

When I got long COVID, I moved back in with my parents. I

• I was over 300 pounds in high school, and I carried a lot of shame.
• When I went to college, I started making better food choices and lost over 100 pounds.
• Everything I learned during my weight loss journey made me a better college student.

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