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fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

Help! My Sister-in-Law Always Spoils My Holiday Plan the Same Way. This Year Is Going to Be Different.

I realize Christmas is still a ways off, but every year I go all out to find my niece the hottest must-have toy, only for her mother (my sister-in-law) to accuse me of trying to buy her affection. My brother and his wife have fewer resources than I have, so I don't mind shelling out to make my niece's Christmas as magical as possible. How can I convince my SIL that I'm not trying to upstage her?
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fromIndependent
1 month ago

Dear Mary: I can't stand how meanly my mother-in-law treats my wife and children - but my wife won't let me say anything to her

Providing comfortable travel and dining did not prevent a demanding mother-in-law from being ungrateful and comparing the trip unfavorably to another relative's holiday.
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fromMail Online
1 month ago

The formula for the perfect HOLIDAY - including 25C and zero emails

An ideal holiday balances 6.1 hours sleep, 4.8 hours sunshine, 3.9 screen-free hours, 2.2 hours activity, 25°C warmth, 70% family time, hydration and treats.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
3 months ago

The Best Hotels in Ile de Re, the French Island Beloved by Parisians

île de Ré offers an intimate holiday experience with beautiful villages, beaches, seafood, and fewer tourists compared to other popular French locations.
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fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Bay Area Fourth of July travel traditions continue: Packed traffic, long airport lines

Fourth of July weekend travel is expected to peak, with 8.9 million Californians traveling, marking a significant increase from previous years.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Your Hip Surgery, My Headache, by David Sedaris

"The department store that calls itself the House of Macy will not give money to the bride of Father Christmas. For us, this is unacceptable!"
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fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

Elected leaders partner to host Juneteenth Jubilee

Coney Island community to celebrate Juneteenth with jubilee featuring activities, performances, and food on June 19.
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