I'm a dietitian who stocks up on these 10 foods at Costco so I can fill my daughter's lunch box in 5 minutes or less

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Lauren Manaker and daughter at table
I've come up with nutritious lunch recipes that my 10-year-old will actually eat at school.

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A CEO and busy mom of 7 said sprint workouts helped her get fitter than ever with less time in the gym

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Maria Colacurcio is CEO of software company Syndio as well as an elite athlete who competes in world championships of Hyrox, a popular fitness race.

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My grandparents took me to The Little Gym when I was a kid. Years later, they helped me buy it.

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Sarah Cantera now owns the Little Gym she went to as a kid.

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As my mom aged, I had to care for her more and more. I regret the time I missed with my youngest daughter.

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The author, pictured with her youngest daughter, said she regrets how much caring for her mother took her away from her parenting.

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As a parenting coach, I knew I had to give my daughter permission to be sad — even at Disney World

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The author said that not even being at a magical spot like Disney World could prevent her kids from having meltdowns.

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I had to sell my mom's home to cover assisted living costs. Downsizing her belongings brought us together.

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The author's mom is enjoying trying on hats.

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I worked 12-hour shifts on fishing boats. I used the money I made to start a business that's now worth millions.

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Jack Ng immigrated to the US at 12.

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I gave up my athletic scholarship in college. Over 20 years later, I still wonder if that was the right choice.

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Isabella Jade as a kid wearing her track uniform
The author was an avid runner as a kid and earned a college scholarship.

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With a family of 6, I have to keep an eye on our budget. Thrift shopping has helped me furnish our home and buy luxury clothes.

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The author (not pictured) has decorated most of her home with thrifted items.

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My family will celebrate our 40th annual reunion this year. Now that my kids are attending, I'm seeing the tradition's full impact.

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Photo composite, on the left is the author and her grandmother in 2022 and on the right is the author with her dad and brother in front of a pond at the reunion in the late 1980s.
The author's family will celebrate their 40th annual reunion this year.

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