My 18-year-old self would be horrified at the idea of moving back to my hometown. Now that I have kids of my own, it makes sense.

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The author and her family stand on a dock near the home they moved to near the author's hometown.
The author, shown with her family, says moving from a big city to a small town was one of the best decisions her family has made.

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I went over the top for my 1-year-old's birthday party. I just wanted to prove that I'm a good mother, but I regret it.

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Paulina Roe's daughter on her first birthday
The author threw her daughter an elaborate birthday party.

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I love having an identical twin. It's such a privilege.

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Identical twins with Minnie Mouse ears
Sarah and Aimee Charlwood are identical twins who didn't spend a day apart until they were 16.

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I couldn't afford my rent and student loans, so I moved in with my mom. It took me 3 years to get back on my feet.

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Teddy Rainville in cap and gown at college graduation
The author graduated from college and had to move home.

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Homeschooling my kids while running my own businesses is not easy. I do it for the freedom it gives us to travel.

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Janelle Jones with kids.
Janelle Jones homeschools her two kids and runs her businesses from home.

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Dear Tim Cook: Please bring back the iPod.

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Woman holds an Apple iPod
The Gen 3 Apple iPod, one of the greatest devices known to man. It just so happened to be the one I owned.)

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My 81-year-old mom lives with my tween and me. It's made my son more empathetic.

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A grandmother, her adult daughter and grandson pose in front of a mountain range.
Julie Kelley recently went on vacation with her mom Judy and her 11-year-old son.

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My husband has tricks that save us $300 or more a month on groceries, from signing up for memberships to stocking up on non-perishables

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Baby in cart
The author's husband has five tricks to save money for shopping groceries.

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I earned my master's from Full Sail University. I thought the online program would be easy, but then I got pregnant.

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Janelle Jones on her laptop
The author earned her master's online.

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I send my kids to their grandparents for 2 weeks every year. They make memories and I reconnect with my husband.

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A granddad with his two grandchildren.

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