I quit my teaching job and earn more money as a freelance writer. Here are the 5 keys to my success.

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I quit my teaching job to be a writer and I've never been happier.

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I won't have an empty nest after deciding to have another baby in my 40s

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The author had her first child at 25 and her second at 45.

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Everything I order for my family at Dunkin' as a dietitian following the Mediterranean diet

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With so many options, it can be hard to know what the best things to order at Dunkin' are.

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I was a low-income student, so college never seemed feasible. That changed when I took a college class as a high schooler.

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The author (not pictured) attended a college class as a high schooler.

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I'm a professional declutterer. I help people decide when to get rid of their collections, even if it's difficult.

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The author (not pictured) says getting rid of a collection is harder than a single item

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Miami's beachfront high-rises are sinking fast. It's a warning for coastal properties worldwide.

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High-rises on barrier islands near Miami are sinking, a new study found.

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Photos show stunning designer Christmas displays at luxury hotels around the world

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There are three different Christmas trees: one from Riggs, Washington, DC, another from Hotel de Russie in Rome, and the last one from The Charles Hotel in Munich.
Several luxury hotels across the world collaborated with luxury brands — from Dolce & Gabbana to Jenny Packham — and artists to elevate their festive tree displays.

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I caught the overnight Santa Claus Express from Helsinki to Lapland. St. Nick didn't show up, but the $73 train was full of surprises.

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I rode the Santa Claus Express on a trip to Finland.

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My family didn't look like everyone else's growing up. My fourth-grade teacher made me feel included.

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The author (not pictured) felt included by her fourth grade teacher.

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4 mistakes you should never make when hosting for the holidays, according to etiquette experts

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A woman lighting candles on a table decorated for Christas.
There are a few mistakes that should be avoided when hosting for the holidays.

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