I spent years taking my twins on exhausting trips. Now that they're adults, we're all having a great time.

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The author has been traveling with his twins since they were little.

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My family of 5 traveled to Vermont every summer for 8 years. The low-cost trip brought us closer together.

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The author said her three children ended up growing up in Vermont on their low-key, budget-friendly family vacations to the same location.

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Our family of 7 took a multigenerational trip to Paris. We got some things right, but still made a few first-timer mistakes.

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The author and her family went on a trip to Paris this past December.

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I grew up vacationing at the Jersey Shore. Now, as a parent, I'm not afraid of more adventurous trips.

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The author and her family pose while on a trip to Antarctica.
The author and her family have traveled all over the world, but she said a recent trip to Antarctica was one of their best vacations yet.

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I was tired of my kids having all the fun on sleepovers. I started planning all-nighters for us at home.

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I used an $80,000 inheritance from my uncle to start a business. Years later, we're approaching $1 million in revenue.

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Steph Mahon started her business with her inheritance.

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I let my 8-year-old walk to school alone and taught her to cook at 7. I want her to be independent, like I was growing up.

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The author lets his daughter walk to school on her own.

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My dad is a sneaker collector. His basement is filled with 500 pairs of sneakers.

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Brittany Antoinette Wilson's dad has over 500 sneakers in his basement.

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My son's teacher went to his soccer game. Her support meant more to him than mine did.

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The author's son (not pictured) felt a boost of confience when his teacher came to his soccer game.

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I helped my 86-year-old dad plan his estate. It changed how I see my life.

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