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Will This Be the Last Christmas Card I Send Out?

For the last 20 years, every mid-November, is the time when I begin to think about what Christmas card I’m going to send out. Until this year. This year I questioned whether it made sense. Both my sons are now officially in college and I was feeling a little awkward about sending out cards with images of…

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Top 15 Gifts for the Taylor Swift Fan In Your Life (2023)

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19 Holiday Gifts for Teens, College Students from Uncommon Goods (2023)

If you’re looking for something different, meaningful, and fabulous for your teen or college student, the creative artisans (aka elves) at Uncommon Goods have you covered. They make one-of-a-kind gifts and cleverly offer an inventive way to sort offerings by your recipient’s interests. Uncommon Experiences are live virtual classes that come packaged with the ingredients…

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What Is It Like to Be a Mirror Image Twin?

“Are you guys twins?” A very common and valid question I am often asked. I mean, I understand the fascination and curiosity that develops when you see two people who look exactly the same. Most people look and then do a quick double take. When they realize that they are not hallucinating or tripping and…

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College Students: Are They Really “Living Their Best Life?”

My daughter is a brand new college freshman. I joined a Facebook group for parents of her university. It has amazingly helpful content. In the first few weeks of school it also seems to have a zillion (I exaggerate) parents posting about how their child is “living their best life” and “thriving.” I’m so sick…

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The Disorientation of Living Through College Drop-Off

Family orientation, Wright Auditorium, Smith College, August 2023: The dean of student life offers this, “You’ve given them their wings, now it’s time to let them soar.” The emphasis is on letting them go.  People applaud. I do not.  I didn’t give my daughter her wings. I would have. I tried. I would have happily built her an amazing set…

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Supporting My Mom’s Medical Journey Without Losing Myself

Empathy is my superpower. If I detect the faintest hint of discontent in someone I love, I turn into a court jester. I launch into a song and dance of words and actions to set things right again.   I am your partner in pain. I feel it in my bones.   I put myself in your position…

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10 Unforgettable, Teen-Approved Holiday Activities to Enjoy

Winter break is the perfect time to create lasting memories with your teenager. Whether you’re looking to tap into their creativity, enjoy some friendly competition, or simply bond over shared experiences, these 10 fun activities will make this holiday season one to remember. 10 activities to enjoy with your teen this holiday season 1. Create…

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It’s Hard to Tell Your Teens What You REALLY Think of Their New Heartthrob

Three years ago, I watched my son fall in love for the first time. I could tell something was going on with him; he was dressing up a bit more and wanted to get cologne, and I could hear the low murmur of his voice each night behind his closed bedroom door.  Of course, I…

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What College Women REALLY Want for Christmas: 25 Gifts Under $100 (2023)

It can be challenging to find the perfect gift for your college daughter, niece, or special young adult woman in your life. Here are our top 25 gift ideas (that she will love and can actually use) for college women under $100. We may receive compensation on purchases made from this post. Christmas gifts for…

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