I'm 47 and quit my job without having anything else lined up. I didn't want to live a life with regrets.

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Woman working from home
The author now works from her kitchen table.

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My parents are boomers and always encouraged me to feel my feelings. All my friends wanted to hang out at my house.

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The author with her son and parents.
The author's parents are boomers, and they gave her unconditional support.

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There's one holiday tradition my 6 kids look forward to every year, and it doesn't involve gifts

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The author with her family.
The author (second from right) poses with her family and Santa while participating in her family's favorite holiday tradition.

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My dad prioritized experiences over possessions. Because of this, our family has traveled to 20 countries together.

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The author poses with her family while visiting Mount Titlis in Switzerland.
The author, shown here on Mount Titlis in Switzerland, has visited 20 countries with her family.

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When life gets expensive, my family of 7 plays the 'no-spend week' challenge. Here's the gist.

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I have 5 kids, so unexpected costs can come up.

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We went on our first date night as new parents. I thought it would be harder to leave our daughter with a babysitter.

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A couple walking down the street holding hands.
The author (not pictured) and her husband recently left their daughter with a babysitter for the first time.

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I lost my job and was diagnosed with cancer within months. With 8 kids, I had no choice but to keep going.

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The author has eight kids.

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I kept working as an RN even after my husband had made more than $30 million in the NFL. It gave me a sense of purpose.

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Hunter Henry and his family
Parker Henry is married to Hunter Henry, tight end of the New England Patriots.

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My 5-year-old started his long Christmas wish list in October. I finally found a way to keep him happy without breaking the bank.

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A boy in a festive sweater writes in a notebook. A Christmas tree is in the background.
The author said her son (not pictured) started his holiday wish list back in October.

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As a twin dad, I try to prioritize alone time with each of my sons. I spent $1000 to take one to his first concert, and it was money well spent.

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The author took one of his twins to see Oasis.

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