We expected childcare help from our au pair. We got a new family tradition instead.
When an au pair from Argentina joined my family in 2022, I expected convenient childcare and a cordial friendship. I
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Trump’s Great American State Fair Ridiculed Over Crowd Size
Topline The Great American State Fair kicked off its 16-day run this week on the National Mall in Washington, though
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I applied for a job for the first time in 20 years. Job seekers are in a whole new world now.
Recently, I paid off my student loans ahead of schedule. Along with the joy of saying goodbye to 10 more
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I want matinee concerts, matinee dinners, and matinee everything. At 46, I'm done pretending I want to stay up late.
The last time I left my house for a nighttime event that had me awake past midnight was Elton John’s
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I moved to a new country after getting married. The toughest adjustment has been my job search.
The email arrived on a Monday morning. I was at the study desk, the one my husband built before I
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I moved to Canada and couldn't find a job after months of applying. A unique idea helped me start my own business abroad.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jemma Chapman. It has been edited for length and clarity. I’m
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I'm a single woman who grew up shopping at Aldi. Here are 11 items I always add to my cart.
Aldi has been a staple in my family for as long as I can remember. When I was a kid,
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I tried to be a '90s butter mom.' I'm now a more present parent, but it also reminded me that social media is idealized.
My parenting style can be described as a tired mother, trying her best. My approach is mostly gentle and laid-back,
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My kids' summer schedule includes both fun and chores. We get the boring stuff done first.
In the weeks before school was out, my two kids, now 9 and 7, started talking about their summers. It
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I'm Nicky Hilton. I live between London and NYC, take 3 baths a day, and always call my mom.
This as-told-to essay is based on an in-person conversation with 42-year-old Nicky Hilton, the socialite and cofounder of personalized jewelry
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