I tore my Achilles tendon playing pickleball. I slid into a famous actor's DMs for advice.

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The author tore his Achilles tendon playing pickelball

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To cut spending, I switched from satellite TV to an antenna. I save $200 a month and still get to watch everything I want.

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TVs are expensive year-round, so a good Presidents Day sale makes buying one a little easier.

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When my 2 kids moved out for college, I felt so lost. Here's how I stay connected with them.

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The author with her two college kids and high school-aged daughter.

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I'm a Marine who has traveled the world. It's one of the most challenging parts of the job, but also the most rewarding.

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I'm 68 and starting a new career as a stand-up comedian. I'm spending my retirement years in dingy bars telling jokes.

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My 93-year-old great aunt is still thriving. Her anti-aging secret? Watching football every Sunday.

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The author's Great Aunt Beverly loves football.

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My family hands out candy — and hot dogs — for Halloween. This year, my husband plans to grill 200 for trick-or-treaters.

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The author said that her husband grills hot dogs for neighbors on Halloween night.

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My husband and I left our lucrative tech careers in California and bought a farm in Puerto Rico. 17 years later, we're still happy with our decision.

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The author and her husband gave up corporate life in California and moved to a farm they purchased in Puerto Rico 17 years ago.

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I live with my 3 adult kids and 2 of their partners. Self-care rituals keep me sane in a chaotic house.

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The author, her husband, and her three kids.
The author's kids still live at home with her and her husband.

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Mealtime in my house of 6 was getting chaotic. A simple list helped my kids with table manners.

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Family meals in the author's house (not pictured) were getting out of hand. A simple plan helped her reset things.

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