When my boyfriend and I blended our families and traditions, we realized we needed to form new traditions, too

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The family enjoys a pizza
Simple traditions, like pizza night, are important to the author and her blended family (not pictured).

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I stayed with my kids on an active volcanic island in Italy. It was the best trip of our lives.

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Stromboli volcanic island

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I spent summers volunteering and attending anti-war protests. I'm giving my kids manicures and lacrosse tournaments instead.

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The author moved to NYC at age 21.

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6 ways to make a press-on manicure last longer, according to nail experts

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A hand folded downward, displaying a shimmery press-on nail set.
According to nail experts, there are a few ways to make a press-on manicure last longer.

Gia Yetikyel

We thought we'd built our dream home. Over 15 years later, I can admit it's too big and I regret many of our choices.

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Aerial view of houses in a developing neighborhood
My husband and I thought we'd built our dream home about 15 years ago. Now, I can admit we made mistakes and didn't need as much house as we thought.

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My teenagers loved our trip to Italy. Booking a guided group tour made it easy for me.

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The author and her family at the Vatican Museum.
The author and her family went on a guided group trip of Italy.

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My identical twins are very competitive. Their relationship got complicated when one started outperforming the other.

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Dad with twins
The author's twins have always been very competitive.

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Vintage photos show what Coney Island's July Fourth celebrations used to look like

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Contestants at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, July 4, 1987.
Contestants at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, July 4, 1987.

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Just 1 cup of black beans curbs inflammation in your body. Here are 4 science-backed recipes to boost your health.

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black beans
Mmm. Beans.

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Take a look inside Franklin D. Roosevelt's 21,000-square-foot mansion where he entertained royals and world leaders

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Springwood, FDR's home in Hyde Park, New York.
Springwood.

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