I inherited a storage unit from a family friend. It was full of vintage clothes, which I now sell online.

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Scottlynn Krause and her mom created an online store to sell vintage 1980s items they inherited.

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My 78-year-old grandfather visits me regularly since I moved to Portugal. I cherish our relationship.

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The author's grandfather visits her while she's living abroad.

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My parents had no retirement plans after selling their house. They now live in Airbnbs, and I'm worried about them.

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The author's mother and father (not pictured) are living out of Airbnbs.

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I taught in public schools for more than a decade. Homeschooling my kids shifted my perspective on a student's success.

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The author taught in public schools for more than a decade before she began homeschooloing her own children.

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My mom has been collecting miniatures for 50 years. They have taken over our 1000-square-foot basement.

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Celina Myers's mom has been collecting miniatures for 50 years.

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My partner and I live in different homes. Our son moves between, and we each enjoy having time to ourselves each week.

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Luana Ribeira and her partner live in separate houses.

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I frequently travel with my godkids. Whenever we travel out of state, I bring these 3 documents with me.

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The author (not pictured) travels with her godsons often and brings paperwork just in case.

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I work at a coworking space that has an on-site preschool. It's completely changed my life and my parenting.

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The author's daughter goes to day care at a coworking space.

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When my daughter was diagnosed with autism at age 2, I never imagined she'd own a business and be a reality TV star

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Christine Romeo's daughter Abbey is part of Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum."

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My 5 kids are all adults. It takes a monumental effort to get everyone in the same room at the same time.

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The author is an empty nester and struggles to get her family together.

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