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Raising Tweens and Teens in the Age of AI (and Everything Else That Comes With It)

Angela V — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:19:49 +0000

I don’t know about you, but parenting teens right now feels… different. It’s not just “how much screen time are they getting?” anymore. It’s what they’re seeing, how fast things are changing, and how much of it is completely out of our control. We’re raising kids in a world of AI, social media, group chats, […]

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What I Wish I Knew Before Taking My Kids to an All-Inclusive Resort

Angela V — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:19:21 +0000

When people picture an all-inclusive vacation, they imagine relaxation, quiet mornings, and maybe a drink in hand by the pool. Now add kids. It’s still amazing… just different. We’ve been taking our kids to all-inclusive resorts since they were babies, and we’ve done it all over the world, from Turks and Caicos to Colombia, Costa […]

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Tieks Black Ballet Flats Review: The Comfortable Everyday Shoe I’ve Been Loving

Angela V — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:52:21 +0000

As a busy mom of two teens, my days usually involve a lot of running around. Between school drop-offs, activities, errands, my travel advisor work, and the occasional coffee date with a friend, I’m always looking for shoes that are comfortable first and foremost, but that still make me look like I put a little […]

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One Thing You Should Always Do When Booking a Trip Anywhere

Angela V — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:40:04 +0000

If there’s one thing I always talk to my clients about when planning a trip, it’s travel insurance. It may not be the exciting part of booking a vacation, but as a travel advisor, I can honestly say it’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make. In my job, I help people not only […]

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Things Only Sports Moms Understand (And the Gear That Helps Us Survive)

Angela V — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:39:54 +0000

If you’re reading this, there’s a 99% chance you’ve spent at least one very cold night in the stands watching a teenage soccer game recently. Yup, it gets cold this time of year, cold enough to turn your HOT coffee into an ICED coffee while you watch the game. Yep, I’m a soccer mom, and […]

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