How To Explain Holiday Spending Limits To Your Kids

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Oct. 24, 2025 FreshSplash/E+/Getty Images life lessons How To Explain Holiday Spending Limits To Your Kids As Katie McPherson writes today, "The holidays tend to be a time of year when the word 'budget' strikes extra guilt and shame into the hearts of parents. Either we stick to the budget and feel bad not getting 'enough' for our kids, or we blow it and then feel icky about it and shamefully pinch our pennies all January long. Especially for parents of tweens, teens, and young adults — whose wish lists aren't all Magna-Tiles and Play-Doh but expensive headphones and Sephora skincare — gifting adds up fast. So, how might you talk to your kids about your spending limits this holiday season, especially if they're used to a really big pile of presents you just can't provide this year?" She dives into it in today's lead story. Read More ⮕ Latest Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images honest thoughts 'The Bachelor' Star Rachael Kirkconnell Opens Up About Being Demisexual On the latest episode of Extra Dirty, Rachael Kirkconnell admits her long dry spell has her feeling like she's starting from scratch. Read More. NBC/NBCUniversal/Getty Images love her Ashley Tisdale Shares Her "Honest Thoughts" On GLP-1 Drugs "What I'm most interested in is the why behind my desire to change my body," she writes. Read More. Fox9 News moms do it all Hero Mom & Bus Driver Save Kids From Burning School Bus Mom Kari Thorp spotted a fire while at the bus stop and quickly jumped into action. Read More. Featured Presented by Inside Hotels 3 Getaways For When You've Had Enough If you've recently found yourself negotiating your kid's after-school treat like a seasoned attorney, it's probably time for a full-on escape. You know — "me time, recharge, self-care," whatever we're calling it these days. For the sake of your sanity, we've rounded up three hotels that offer a break from the "Mom, can I have a…" loop. Beachside bungalows? Yup. Oceanfront luxury? You betcha. Take your pick, mama. You've earned it. Read More ⮕ Vacation Mode: Activated Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts Think beach house fantasy minus the sand toys and snack crumbs. This all-suites hideaway sits steps from the Pacific and serves up ocean views, craft cocktails, and pure peace. Basically, it's your coastal reset with room service. Book Now ⮕ Royal Lahaina Resorts & Bungalows An OG Maui gem that nails Hawaiian hospitality and laid-back luxury. You're steps from world-famous Kā'anapali Beach, with sunsets that'll make you forget your group chat. Snorkel, sip, sleep — repeat. Bonus: Zero bedtime battles in sight. Book Now ⮕ Pacific Sands Beach Resort Vancouver Island's calm, cozy answer to chaos. Wander Tofino's forest trails, spot whales in Cox Bay, and finally remember what quiet sounds like. Whether you're reconnecting with nature or yourself, this is where the "mental load" melts away. Book Now ⮕ David Espejo/Getty Images Reproductive Exodus Why Some Americans Are Choosing Fertility Treatments & Pregnancy Abroad As abortion rights shrink and maternal mortality rises, more Americans are choosing to conceive and give birth abroad. Read More ⮕ What Else We're Reading: ⮕ PSA: The 'Stranger Things' 2-Hour Series Finale Will Release In Theaters ⮕ What Do You Do When Your Tween Is Left Out Of The Friend Group Halloween Costume? ⮕ Is the End Nigh for Family Photos on Instagram?

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