Thursday, November 5, 2026

Why Do Moms Feel Like We Need Permission To Sleep?

Hi, we're exhausted.
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Nov. 5, 2026
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Hi, We're Exhausted
Why Do Moms Feel Like We Need Permission To Sleep?

A recent survey found that half of moms would rather sleep than have a spa day. So why is it so hard to give ourselves permission to rest?

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Cabanas, Topgolf, and a Little Peace: Family Fun in Fort Lauderdale
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Cabanas, Topgolf, and a Little Peace: Family Fun in Fort Lauderdale

Omni Fort Lauderdale knows a little personal space can make a family vacation much happier. Families can choose two-queen guestrooms that sleep four, suites with separate living areas, or connecting rooms, giving kids their own space and parents a little peace. The 10th-floor pool deck has private cabanas and poolside bites from Tide Coastal Kitchen, so there's no need to round everyone up for lunch. Fair Ketch's Topgolf Swing Suite brings out everyone's competitive side with virtual golf, baseball, and other interactive games, while Mokara Spa gives moms a chance to book a well-deserved massage. When the whole family is ready to call it a night, in-room dining makes dinner as simple as staying put.

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City Breaks the Whole Family Will Love
InterContinental Boston
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InterContinental Boston understands the importance of a good hotel pool after a long day of dragging the kids around town. Set along the waterfront, the hotel puts the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Boston Children’s Museum, and New England Aquarium within easy reach. Spacious guestrooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, with connecting rooms and suites offering extra breathing room. Parents can arrange cribs, strollers, or microwaves ahead of arrival, and little travelers can enjoy coloring activities with the Kid’s Club Adventure Kit. At Matria, a children’s menu keeps picky eaters happy, with Piedmont-inspired Italian cooking for adults. The 45-foot heated indoor lap pool offers a welcome break from sightseeing.

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The Muse New York
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The Muse New York makes it easy to show the kids the Manhattan they’ve seen in movies, with Broadway theaters, Times Square, and Rockefeller Center all within walking distance. Inside the hotel, stylish black-and-white rooms feature colorful accents and marble bathrooms, while Executive Two Queen Beds rooms sleep four and suites offer extra space for families to spread out. Little Opus serves coffee, fresh pastries, and all-day dining, making meals one less thing to coordinate before heading out to explore. When the kids are officially done with sightseeing, in-room dining means nobody has to put their shoes back on for dinner.

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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Why Does My Dog Always Steal My Spot?

Actually quite sweet.
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Nov. 3, 2026
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Why Does My Dog Always Steal My Spot?

Experts break down the real reasons your pup hijacks the couch. Spoiler: It's actually pretty sweet.

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Your Holiday To-Do List Can Wait. This Romance Novel Cannot.
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Between the holiday shopping, school parties, and the approximately 47 things you forgot to put on your to-do list, a little escapism sounds pretty damn good right now. Enter Love All the Way by Rachel Woodley, a deliciously steamy holiday romance set against the twinkling backdrop of New York City.

Fresh off a brutal breakup, Kennedy finds herself unexpectedly falling for Milo, her infuriating office rival. The catch? They're both competing for the same major promotion. Cue the romantic tension, workplace drama, and enough chemistry to melt a snowbank. Consider this your permission slip to ignore the laundry and get lost in a little holiday magic.

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Why Do Moms Feel Like We Need Permission To Sleep?

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