Allyson and Andrew Rappaport moved from the US to Costa Rica with their two sons.Provided by Allyson Rappaport.High taxes and concerns about school safety prompted Allyson and Andrew Rappaport to consider leaving the US.They moved from Connecticut to a car-free beach town in Costa Rica with their two sons.Living in Costa Rica allows the Rappaports …
The author (not pictured) took her four teens on a vacation.Courtesy of the authorI took a family vacation, knowing my sons are getting closer to adulthoodWatching them grow more independent made the trip feel especially meaningfulI'm learning that family connection changes shape as children get olderI had no idea that the last bedtime story I …
The author (not pictured) was the oldest intern in the office.LeoPatrizi/Getty ImagesAt 31, I quit my job and became an intern; the other interns were Gen Z and a full decade younger.The Gen Z interns taught me valuable lessons, like the power of asking "why" and work-life balance.Now that I'm in my dream career, I …
Courtesy of The Cheesecake FactoryBrian Russino is a 35-year restaurant vet and kitchen operations manager for The Cheesecake Factory.A personal rule of thumb he follows is to avoid the "Monday bun." He says The Cheesecake Factory prevents the "Monday bun" with strict systems.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brian "Rusty" Russino, Area …
The author hired an Argentine au pair to take care of her kids.Courtesy of the authorOur family's friendship with an Argentine au pair deepened during the 2022 World Cup.Argentina's championship run became a shared tradition and lasting connection.Years later, that friendship inspired a trip to Argentina and continues across continents.When an au pair from Argentina …
The author said she realized her anger wasn't ajust bout dryer balls.AnthonyRosenberg/Getty ImagesEveryone in my family of six is responsible for their own laundry.When it's time for me to do mine, there are never any dryer balls for me to use.One day, I got super frustrated by this and realized I had to take things …
I love stocking up on my favorite grocery staples at Aldi.Kachelle PratcherI've been shopping at Aldi my entire life and buy most of my grocery staples there.For breakfast, I always grab Chobani yogurt, honey-wheat bread, and Goldhen eggs.When I need an easy dinner, I get Mama Cozzi's take-and-bake pizza or a Giovanni Rana pasta dish.Aldi …
The recent JRTC rotation saw soldiers using various types of drones to target a fortified enemy position.US Army photo by Spc. Sandy Vera VazquezA US Army company commander used attack drones and ground robots to clear a breach.Dozens of drones hit enemy mines, trenches, and barriers before two C4-packed ground robots finished the job.The mission …
Jill Tucker reconnected with her former student, Ivan, at a World Cup watch party.Courtesy of Jill TuckerJill Tucker went to a small Cape Verde World Cup watch party in the Bay Area.One of the 20 people there was her former student from 35 years ago.She says the meeting, and the World Cup, have affirmed her …
Palmer Luckey, Jensen Huang, Elon Musk, and more have commented on California's billionaire tax proposal.PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images; Isaac Wasserman/NCAA Photos via Getty Images; Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty ImagesMany wealthy business leaders have publicly reacted to the California wealth tax proposal.State labor groups proposed a 5% tax on California residents …
