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December 16, 2025
By Joanna Goddard

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During the holidays, I could spend all day curled up on the sofa with the boys. But...

Five women share their routines.

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December 16, 2025
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December 15, 2025
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What Fun ‘Coupons’ Would Your Kids Love?

A couple years ago, we wrote about coupons for kids — think: “Dad works out with you (push ups, sprints, etc.),” and “Mom takes you out for hot chocolate" — and since then, along with readers, we've come up with a few more ideas...

18 fun ideas, including drinking Dr. Pepper and choosing dad's outfit.

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“Our family culture is, ‘Let’s have people over!’"

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