Friday, March 13, 2026

Tina Avila's New Blog Post/Podcast Episode

This week's blog post and podcast episode: "The Silent Partner' Ever feel like God is silent when you need him most? The book of Esther tells a story where God is never mentioned—yet his fingerprints are everywhere. In this post, we explore how the "Silent Partner" is still at‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
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5 Excellent Places To Visit Without Your Kids

Bonus: They're All Beaches
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Mar. 13, 2026
The Best Beach Vacations To Book For Your Family — Or Just For Yourself
Twin Fin Hotel
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The Best Beach Vacations To Book For Your Family — Or Just For Yourself

In case you were looking for permission to take a vacation without your kids, this is it. Cities and countryside escapes have their place, but nothing cures the "I need a minute" feeling quite like a beach trip — especially when there's a great hotel waiting for you.

Twin Fin Hotel is a great place to start. See the best of Waikiki Beach from stylish rooms and suites that still feel comfortable and easy. Dining options include The Coconut Club, Sunrise Shack, and Tiki's Grill & Bar, while days can be spent poolside, listening to live music, or borrowing a surfboard (or flamingo floatie) from Beach Candy. You can book a lesson with world-class surf instructors, try beach yoga, or catch a stargazing event — all without leaving the property.

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Let's Go To The Beach, Beach
Hotel Effie
Hotel Effie

Recognized with a Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award, the dining and wellness here are hard to beat. Ovide highlights Gulf Coast flavors with elevated dishes, while Spa Lilliana offers facials, scrubs, and massages worth lingering over. And if you venture out, the emerald water and white sand of Miramar Beach do the rest.

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XELA
XELA

Adults-only energy, incoming. XELA Tulum is a tiny beachfront escape with just 12 coastal-chic suites, so peace and quiet come standard. Expect fresh, thoughtfully prepared dishes at the beach club and Izakaya, plus serious relaxation at La Valise Spa — think herbal soaks, hot stone massages, and rooftop jungle-and-sea views.

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The Don CeSar
The Don CeSar

If the kids are coming along, the historic Pink Palace on St. Pete Beach keeps everyone happy. Family-friendly activities fill the day, or you can book babysitting and sneak off to Spa Oceana for a restorative treatment. For dinner, try Spanish-inspired seafood at Mariana, or keep it casual with frozen drinks and bites at Beacon Pool Bar.

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OUTRIGGER Waikiki Paradise Hotel
OUTRIGGER Waikiki Paradise Hotel

This fully-renovated hotel is only steps away from some of the world's most beautiful beaches and lively nearby attractions. You can enjoy traditional activities like lei making and hula, find focus in Pilates class, or kick back and relax poolside. Try Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar for top-tier Italian and Tanaka of Tokyo for mouthwatering teppanyaki.

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

The Impossible Sick-Day Math Every Working Mom Knows

We've all been there.
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Mar. 12, 2026
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Guess Who's Staying Home?
The Impossible Sick-Day Math Every Working Mom Knows

Kids can catch up to 12 colds a year, and when they do, working moms are often the ones rearranging childcare, work, and doctor visits to figure it all out. In this piece, Kris Ann Valdez rages against the machine, and offers comfort and advice for all of us who have had this happen roughly 834 times.

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Disney's Cool KIDS' Summer is packed with unforgettable rides and experiences, from Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run featuring The Mandalorian & Grogu to Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and Test Track presented by General Motors.

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Tina Avila's New Blog Post/Podcast Episode

This week's blog post and podcast episode: "The Silent Partner' Ever feel like God is silent when you need him most? The book...