We go to weekly dinners at Grandma's house. It's a tradition we prioritize, and it keeps me grounded.

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The author and her family have weekly dinners at her parents' house.

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I'm a mom with 3 kids and 2 jobs. These are the 6 items I buy every time I go to Costco to save money and get dinner on the table.

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The author with her family.
I'm a busy mom who relies on Costco for quick, flavorful meals I can feel good about serving my three kids.

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We homeschool our 4 kids and don't plan on going back to public school. We aren't against it; it just wasn't for us.

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The author, his wife, and their four kids are more free to travel because they homeschool.

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I'm shopping for a new healthcare plan for my middle-class family of 5. Most plans on the marketplace won't work for us.

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The author is struggling to find insurance for her large family.

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I don't tie my child's allowance to chores. I wanted him to learn about financial management from an early age.

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Meg Wheeler doesn't tie her son's allowance to chores.

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I still book doctor appointments and send groceries to my 20-something sons, but I'm trying to redefine my relationship with them

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My kids' grandparents live far away. We make sure to FaceTime at least once a week and see them 4 to 5 times a year.

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The author lives far from family, but has found ways to help his kids stay in touch with their grandparents.

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I moved in with my parents at 24 to avoid rent in one of the most expensive areas in the US. It saves me $3000 a month.

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Amrita Bhasin moved back with her parents after college.

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Moving back to my hometown means my kids get more time with their cousins and grandparents, and my husband and I get more date nights

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Three of the author's family members at their winner recital.
The author is glad she and her family moved home so her sons (one of them pictured here on the right) can spend more time with their second cousins.

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I'm 57, have kids in college, and I'm also a grandma. People sometimes don't believe me.

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The author has two kids in college and an older one who has two kids of his own.

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