I tried Taco Bell's Mountain Dew Baja Blast pie. I can see — and taste — who the fast food restaurant is targeting.

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Taco Bell's new bright green pie with Katie Notopoulos holding it
Taco Bell's Mountain Dew Baja Blast pie is targeting a specific audience — and I tried it.

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It feels like I'm constantly spending money on my kids between September and December. I'm budgeting differently this year.

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The author spends a lot on her teen at the end of the year.

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My husband got a job in a different city when our kids were in high school and college. The move was one of the hardest things I've ever done.

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The author (shown with her husband) said it took time for her to feel comfortable in a new city after a big move.

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Kids can get bored visiting temples, museums, and other historical sights during international travel. I have a no-fail fix.

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The author said her kids can grow tired of visiting museums and other historical stops during international travel. To keep them happy, she tries add a visit to an amusement park to their itinerary.

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My teens didn't want to talk to me. So I changed the way I talk to them — and it worked.

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The author poses with two of her teens.
The author said her teens often gave her one-word answers when she questioned them about something. Changing her approached helped them open up.

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Parents often say the teenage years are the hardest. But my kids are in high school, and I love this phase.

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The author loves parenting teenagers.

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As a high school teacher, I see first hand how a lack of motivation can impact teens. Here's how parents can help them feel more inspired.

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Abercrombie & Fitch made a huge comeback with Gen Z shoppers. Here's where it started versus how it's going.

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Abercrombie & Fitch reported $1.2 billion in net sales for Q2 fiscal 2025.

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I'm worried my teens are growing up too fast, so I booked a family vacation to Maine. The trip helped slow down time.

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Rebecca Hastings and her family
The author's family was able to reconnect in Maine.

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I didn't want my son to overdose on screen time this summer, so we're fostering a puppy. He's learning responsibility and time management.

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The author and her son with the puppy the fostered.
My son wasn't able to land a summer job or volunteer gig, so he fostered a puppy instead. He learned responsibility and so much more.

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