I bought disposable cameras for an anniversary trip with my husband. Using them brought us closer together.

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The author and her husband in St. Augustine, FL.
The author admitted framing photos took some extra thought when using a disposable camera (as shown above), but the experience brought her and her husband closer together on a recent trip.

Courtesy of Ashley Archambault.

My family gave up most of our belongings when we moved from the US to Spain. We're surprised by what we actually miss.

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Rebecca Cretella and her family in Spain
Both of my sons are enrolled in an international school in Las Rozas.

Rebecca Cretella

I wanted better maternity wear, so I made my own. Now I run a successful company that has grown along with my family.

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Family photo
The brand Ingrid & Isabel was born from the founder's necessity for a belly band during pregnancy.

Courtesy of Ingrid Carney

I was on the first-ever Disney cruise; this summer, I'll take my 100th. Now I get to enjoy them with my adult children and grandkids.

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A family of eight on a cruise ship with a woman dressed in a Disney costume.
Faith Colletti and her family of eight met Belle from "Beauty and the Beast" on a Christmas-themed cruise.

Courtesy of Faith Colletti

My tween enjoys shows intended for more mature viewers. Watching them together has sparked many meaningful conversations.

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A mother and daughter sit on a couch watching TV together.
The author (not pictured) said that watching more mature, but still appropriate, TV shows with her tween has created a safe place for them to talk about important topics together.

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I moved from the US to Korea, where I planned to stay forever — then I had kids

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Derek Laan wearing a balzer and posing with autumn trees in the background.
Derek Laan moved to Korea in his 20s, where he built his career and life.

Provided by Derek Laan

I didn't like that my son was spending his allowance on gaming purchases. Turns out, he was learning financial responsibility.

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Kid playing videogames

Courtesy of the author

I've traveled to 30 countries with my kids. I always do these 4 things before leaving home.

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A person holding a passport from USA checks in at an airport.
In addition to the usual travel documents like a passport, the author said she always travels with a notarized note from her husband when traveling outside of the country without him.

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My 30s look nothing like I once imagined: no marriage, no homeownership, no children. I've learned to make peace with that.

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Santiago Barraza Lopez standing on the edge of a waterline with glaciers in the background
The author is living a life in his 30s that he never imagined for himself.

Courtesy of Santiago Barraza Lopez

I go on spring break with 5 of my mom friends and our 16 kids. It's more fun than it may sound.

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The author with five of her friends.
The author, back right, with her friends while on spring break with their kids.

Courtesy of Bethaney Phillips

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