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Nov. 20, 2025

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I Need My Kid To Stop Calling Me “Bro” ([link removed])

I love this piece from this time last year, not only because it still rings true, but because it’s just a fun one. In it, Samm Davidson gets real blunt about how much she hates kid slang, but she also realizes she’s partly to blame. I know you’ll feel seen.
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Kids Want Video Games For Christmas — But They Want To Play *With* Their Parents ([link removed])

In a recent survey, 3 in 5 kids said they planned to ask for a video game for Christmas. The catch? They want their parents to play *with* them.
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Teacher Lists Things High School Students Do That Would Send Us "Into A Coma" ([link removed])

As she listed all the things high schoolers do (or don’t do), one common theme emerged: kids today just... don’t care!
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A Mom Refuses To Help At School This Holiday Season To Preserve Her Mental Health ([link removed])

She says the decision to turn down all volunteering opportunities feels “freeing” as a person who struggled in 2025 with high-functioning anxiety.
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Holiday Wish List: A Glass Of Wine — & This Boutique Escape ([link removed] Mommy&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The Inn at Dayton&ev=email_redirect_hotel&hotel_id=2174&partner_id=65&email_id=20251120651&[email protected]&preview_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmailchi.mp%2Fscarymommy.com%2Fs57jtidltm%3Fe%3D%5BUNIQID%5D&r=[link removed])

If you want the wine country escape without the straw hats and side-eye, The Inn at Dayton ([link removed] Mommy&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The Inn at Dayton&ev=email_redirect_hotel&hotel_id=2174&partner_id=65&email_id=20251120651&[email protected]&preview_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmailchi.mp%2Fscarymommy.com%2Fs57jtidltm%3Fe%3D%5BUNIQID%5D&r=[link removed]) in Oregon is exactly what you need. This 12-room boutique newcomer sits in a beautifully restored brick building that gives off the comforting small-town charm while still feeling refined. It’s design-forward without being a design showoff, with handcrafted furnishings, natural textures, and sunlight that makes your skin look suspiciously well-rested (don’t worry, your secret’s safe). Breakfast shows up at your door ([link removed] Mommy&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The Inn at
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It’s giving mid-century throwback. This Tucson roadside hotel nails the retro vibe, with bold art, chill energy, and zero judgment for ordering takeout in bed. Stylish without trying too hard, and affordable enough to make you feel smug about it.

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Age gracefully? Say no more. Once the heart of Pennsylvania’s coal country, this historic spot in Carbondale got the glow-up it deserved: modern design, cozy rooms, and cocktails strong enough to forget carpool schedules exist.

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