My 18-year-old self would be horrified at the idea of moving back to my hometown. Now that I have kids of my own, it makes sense.

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The author and her family stand on a dock near the home they moved to near the author's hometown.
The author, shown with her family, says moving from a big city to a small town was one of the best decisions her family has made.

Courtesy of Kathy Larson

I went over the top for my 1-year-old's birthday party. I just wanted to prove that I'm a good mother, but I regret it.

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Paulina Roe's daughter on her first birthday
The author threw her daughter an elaborate birthday party.

Courtesy of Paulina Roe

I love having an identical twin. It's such a privilege.

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Identical twins with Minnie Mouse ears
Sarah and Aimee Charlwood are identical twins who didn't spend a day apart until they were 16.

Courtesy of Sarah Charlwood

I hadn't seen my sister for 2 years. We met in Liechtenstein to reconnect.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
The author and her sister pose for a photo while visiting Liechtenstein.
After years apart, the author (right) and her sister were finally able to meet up in a new-to-them foreign country.

Courtesy of Nishtha Chaudhary

Homeschooling my kids while running my own businesses is not easy. I do it for the freedom it gives us to travel.

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Janelle Jones with kids.
Janelle Jones homeschools her two kids and runs her businesses from home.

Courtesy of Janelle Jones

My husband has tricks that save us $300 or more a month on groceries, from signing up for memberships to stocking up on non-perishables

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Baby in cart
The author's husband has five tricks to save money for shopping groceries.

Courtesy of the author

I send my kids to their grandparents for 2 weeks every year. They make memories and I reconnect with my husband.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
A granddad with his two grandchildren.

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Our 4 kids only participate in 1 after-school activity each. It helps us stay on budget and leaves room for family time.

Tech Insider : Sports, Business, Travel
A girl wearing a red shirt and white socks balances on a soccer ball on the side of a field.
The author said she limits her kids (not pictured) to participating in one after-school activity at a time.

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Youth soccer was demanding, and wearing my family out. My son's coach came up with a surprising solution.

Tech Insider : Business, Sports
The author's kids spending time together at home.
The author spoke with her son's soccer coach, and he now attends fewer practices in favor of spending time at home with his family.

Courtesy of Rebecca Nevius

I quit my job and moved back in with my parents. I sleep in a blow-up bed in the kitchen so my teen can have a room of her own.

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Woman sleeping on kitchen
Laura Kerr moved in with her parents and set up a bed in their kitchen

Courtesy of Laura Kerr

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