I've been on over a dozen multigenerational family vacations. We book separate accommodations and talk about money before leaving.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Multigenerational family crossing a bridge over water on a hike.
The author (not pictured) has been on multiple multigenerational family vacations over the years.

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I thought I didn't want kids. My father's sudden death changed my mind.

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A woman and a man lounge under a green umbrella on a beach.
Here, my dad and I are enjoying a sunny day in Porto de Galinhas, Brazil. Unexpectedly losing him after a heart attack made me realize that having kids was something I might want to do after all.

D.C. Macedo

My family tried 20 of Costco's premade meals, and we'd buy almost all of them again

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Kirkland Signature premade meals together on a counter
My family tried Kirkland Signature prepared meals from Costco to find the best options.

Ted Berg

I hiked the Appalachian Trail with my family of 4. We ran out of water on the second day and faced a dire situation.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Victoria Marie Lees and her children hiking with backpacks and blankets
The author (far right) and her two children while on a hiking trip.

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I skip family gatherings to solo travel. The perks are so good that I won't be home for the holidays anytime soon.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
A woman stands with luggage watching the sunset at an airport window while a plane lands.
I've been traveling solo for the holidays since 2017.

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Ballerina Farm is building an educational center for day-trippers

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Hannah Neeleman of Ballerina Farm cutting bread
Hannah Neeleman, known online as Ballerina Farm.

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My family spent $580 at a Michelin-starred steak house at the Four Seasons Orlando. Our meal wasn't even the best part.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
A brown square table filled with plates of food, including steak, mushrooms, and potatoes
I took my family of four to a high-end steak-house dinner at Capa.

Terri Peters

I'm 41, and I thought I'd always be child-free. I decided to have kids so my parents could be grandparents.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Courtney Kocak with her parents and husband standing in a living room and smiling at the camera.
Courtney Kocak and her husband recently decided they want to have kids.

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We order Thanksgiving dinner from chains instead of cooking. It costs the same as our groceries and comes with so many perks.

Tech Insider : Business
Author Terri Peters in Thanksgiving sweater with her daughter, husband, and son
I enjoy spending Thanksgiving with my family, especially when I don't need to worry about cooking.

Terri Peters

I respect my kids' decision not to have children. Now, I need to accept it means I won't be a grandmother.

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Silhouette of mother, baby, and grandmother at sunset.
The author's kids don't want to have their own children.

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