I picked up this gift-giving hack from an ex, and it guarantees the most thoughtful presents

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Family posing with Christmas tree
The author learned a gift-giving hack from her ex that she uses with her family now.

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My 2017 Volvo has more than 100,000 miles. It's old, paid off, and perfect for my family.

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Woman posing with car
The author's car has over 120,000 miles, but she's not planning on getting a new one.

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My kids went to an outdoor elementary school with no art, music, or library. They loved it, but adjusting to public school was hard.

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Alli Hill's kids standing in front of their school's sign outside
The author's kids attended an outdoor learning school.

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My mother is spending the holidays with me for the first time in years. I'm struggling with the added costs and to-dos.

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The author (right) is spending Christmas with her mother (left).

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My 3 kids all need very different parenting styles from me. Being fair doesn't mean being the same.

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The author's children pose with a dog.
The author said she learned that her three children each require unique parenting approaches to help them thrive.

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I'm an entrepreneur who never went to college and taught my kids to avoid debt. They both decided to go to college anyway.

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terrina taylor's daughter weating a maryland univeristy sweatshirt
The author's daughter decided to attend college.

Courtesy of Terrina Taylor

I wanted to prioritize travel for my family of 5, so I learned how to maximize credit card points and started a travel fund

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
The author with her family in Maui.
The author booked a trip for her family to Maui using credit card points for the car rental and the flights.

Courtesy of Kris Ann Valdez

My partner and I moved in with my mom when I had our baby. I wouldn't have survived without her help.

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Photo of a senior woman and her daughters looking down on a baby

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My husband and I decided not to post our son's face on social media. It has its challenges, but we think it's worth it.

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The author with her husband and son while apple picking.
The author and her husband have chosen to only post photos of their son online where his face isn't showing.

Courtesy of Rebecca Strong

Relocating for a new job was never a big deal. Having kids changed things; we're not moving now, even for a big opportunity.

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The author and her family pose inside a home.
The author and her husband decided to put down roots once they had children.

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