Little Luxuries:

1. Peace and quiet
2. High-speed Internet
3. Good quality coffee
4. Next day delivery
5. Grocery delivery
6. Good quality skincare
7. A TV show with no ads
8. Robot vacuum cleaners
9. Having an after-dinner treat
10. Air fryer

Letting Your Kids Plan Your Vacation

• New research suggests that allowing your kids to have a say in planning a family vacation is the way to make it better.
  
• According to a new survey, 82% of parents say their best trips happened when their kids helped with planning it.
  
• That may be why 22% have actually let their school-age child plan every detail of a vacation.⠀
  
• Moms and dads have learned that when kids are involved in planning, they help with activities (89%), and restaurants (54%), and make sure that the trip involves things their kid likes (76%).
  
• And the kids are up for the task, as 86% of them want to be more involved in planning family vacations and 53% want to plan as much of the trip as possible.
  
• So, what would a kid’s dream vacation look like? It would include having a meet-and-greet with their favorite celebrity (34%), sitting in the front row of their favorite artist’s concert (29%) or having backstage access at that show (27%).
  
• Riding on an amusement park parade float is another top choice (26%), along with having a meet-and-greet with their favorite cartoon characters (24%), or sitting in the front row at a professional sports game (20%).
  
• To turn a regular trip into a dream getaway, kids also want to go to fun restaurants (54%), have a chance to swim (51%), and do outdoor activities (49%).
  
• Some kids dream big, with their ultimate dream trip including a 13-day-journey across six states and five countries on an epic road trip (60%), a flight (57%) and a cruise (33%).
  
• Even parents who aren’t letting their kid plan an entire vacation want to get their input and 84% say they try to take inspiration from their kids’ imagination when creating a vacation.
  

How To Avoid Post-Vacation Blues

• Before you leave - Tidy up your home. Clean your sheets, empty the trash, and clear the fridge, so you get to return home to a welcoming space instead of chaos.
• After you return - Give yourself a day (or two) to unpack and reset before diving back into work and obligations.
• Keep the joy alive - Plan little treats like a night out, a new recipe, or a cozy evening at home to recreate those memorable vacation moments.
• Listen to the blues - If your mood lingers or you think it might be a sign of some bigger issues, consider what changes you might need to make, and reach out for help if it feels like it’s more than just a passing slump.

Second Date Update: Greg takes Lissa on a date in Soma. The weather was great, eh even wore shorts. Did that have something to do with her ghost?