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The author's son (not pictured) has taught himself to bake.
  • Stepping back from baking empowered my son to take charge in the kitchen and learn responsibility.
  • He's discovered a love of creating baked goods, and our family gets to enjoy them.
  • He's also become more self-sufficient, and it's a win for everyone.

When my 11-year-old announced his school's upcoming bake sale, I


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There ar plenty of places to explore in Ireland outside Dublin.
  • My family is from Ireland, and I've been visiting the country for decades.
  • Dublin is great, but there's so much more to explore, like Galway and Cork.
  • Nature lovers need to check out Newcastle, and Dingle is just plain fun.

I'm of Irish descent (as my name might give away), and I've visited so many times that I know


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Alexis Walker discusses career pivots in the entertainment industry on her podcast, and says the moves can be scary but it helps to have a mentor.
  • Alexis Walker is a longtime makeup artist and career pivot coach who hosts The Hollywood Second Act Podcast.
  • Walker helps people in Hollywood and other industries apply their skills to new opportunities.
  • She herself started transitioning out

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Mike Gorius, left, and Kevin Hart buy real estate in Louisville.
  • Business partners Kevin Hart and Mike Gorius have built a robust and diverse real estate portfolio.
  • Their strategy involves flipping and wholesaling for cash and holding rentals for long-term gains.
  • Their advice to new investors is to start with a flip to bring in cash and then expand to rentals.

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The author's boyfriend gave her a promise ring for Christmas.
  • When my boyfriend told me to get my nails done, I thought he was going to propose.
  • Instead, he gave me a promise ring. I was upset and thought the gesture was noncommittal.
  • When we calmed down, he explained his intentions with the gift.

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Salt Lake City is the best city in the US for households with children, according to LendingTree.
  • LendingTree ranked the top US cities for households with children using data from the Census Bureau.
  • The company considered factors like median household income and childcare costs across 50 of the largest US metros.
  • Large, underrated cities like Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, and

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Tarek El Moussa is a business owner and HGTV star.
  • Tarek El Moussa is an HGTV star and the owner and CEO of Tarek Buys Houses and TEM Capital.
  • He learned six lessons throughout his career that have made him a real-estate mogul.
  • El Moussa believes in cold calling and working with the right people to find success in real estate.

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President Donald Trump and DOGE head Elon Musk have been hitting some legal obstacles.

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  • I couldn't believe it when I learned that I could get 15 hours of free preschool in the UK.
  • I'd spent thousands of dollars on childcare in the US that didn't compare in quality to the UK's.
  • Saving $700 per month on childcare in the UK wasn't just one of the many benefits.

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Elon Musk doesn't seem concerned about Trump pulling back Biden's EV mandates.
  • Analysts say Tesla's tariffs exposure remains uncertain and could hurt its margins — and its competitors' more.
  • Tesla is also likely to be impacted by the removal of Biden-era EV tax credits and the removal of emissions targets for automakers.
  • However, Tesla could benefit

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My husband and I are doing marriage our own way. (This image was extended using AI.)
  • My parents have been married for 52 years. I'm not following their example in my own relationship.
  • They mostly followed traditional roles, but my husband and I are aiming for a balanced partnership.
  • A fair division of labor and open communication are important to me.

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