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4 min May 6, 2019Author: Debby Waldman

True Grit: The Wild and Scary Thing I Did To Inspire My Daughter

By Debby Waldman

Debby Waldman wanted to quit this crazy class, and bad. Here’s why she didn’t and the midlife lesson she learned....

7 min May 3, 2019Author: Jeanette Hurt

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Here’s Why Everyone Loves Margaritas So Much (And Recipes, Too!)

By Jeanette Hurt

This storied cocktail has a fascinating history, reveals Jeanette Hurt. Every bit as delicious are the recipes and tips she serves up so you can enjoy t...

7 min April 25, 2019Author: Andrea Atkins

I Want to Kill You—But Please Don’t Die!

By Andrea Atkins

Thirty years of marriage, a hefty dose of pet peeves, and one medical emergency taught Andrea Atkins a deep lesson about love....

2 min April 18, 2019Author: Kimberly Cihlar

6 Places to Take a Break from Tech with a Digital Detox

By Kimberly Cihlar

Because modern conveniences can totally make our lives more hectic....

5 min April 9, 2019Author: Laura Fraser

How I Learned to Stop Hating Networking

By Laura Fraser

Who knew? Introverts and women like us may have advantages when it comes to working professional contacts. Laura Fraser explains it all....

2 min April 8, 2019Author: Janet Siroto

These Cities Have the Most “Boomerang Kids” Living with Parents

By Janet Siroto

Adult children bunking with their parents isn’t unusual—especially in these areas, says a new study....

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By Kimberly Cihlar

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Meet First Time Traveler: Kimberly Lombard

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