Melissa Noble
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Time with just my parents and siblings is rare. We try to catch up regularly without our partners and kids, and it reminds me of where I came from.
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My family moved from a small country town to a city. I love the opportunities here, but miss a slower pace of life.
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We furnished our new home almost entirely with pre-loved items. Using Facebook Marketplace and visiting thrift stores saved us time and money.
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I was dreading downsizing my family of five to a three-bedroom duplex, but there are unexpected benefits to living in a smaller house.
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My family lived with my parents for five months, and we just got our own home. There are pros and cons to living apart from them again.
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My family moved in with my parents because I wanted more time with them. When my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's, I knew it was the right call.
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My family has been living with my parents this year. I've reflected on the experience ahead of moving out, and I'd do it again despite the challenges.
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Multigenerational living has saved us so much money. My parents don't make us pay rent, the grocery bill is lower, and we canceled streaming services.
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I've always loved reading but I stopped when I became a mom. Alone time reminded me how much I love books, and talking to other people about stories.
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When we began living in a multigenerational house, we set some ground rules. However, it's perhaps the unspoken rules that have helped the most.
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My family of five moved in with my parents earlier this year. Multigenerational living has my kids about the realities of aging.
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My son asked me to play the Lotto during some bad luck. The clerk drew a ticket with our lucky numbers, and we won enough for a family treat.
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Earlier this year, I moved from a small town to a big city. To make new friends, I started talking to strangers and saying 'yes' to everything.
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My family of five moved in with my folks. It took them some time to adjust to sharing their space, but now they don't want us to leave.
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My family of five moved from a small town to a big city to live with my parents. I'm making sure we still enjoy simple fun and spend time in nature.
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I was scared to let my kids roam alone or have sleepovers. Now that our oldest is almost 11, I think it's time to give them more independence.
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There are pros and cons to multigenerational living, but seeing my parents spend time with their grandkids outweighs any negative.
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Multigenerational living works for us. When my family of five moved in with my parents, we created rules from the beginning, and it's helped.
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When my doctor suggested I get a mammogram at 40, I was filled with anxiety. It wasn't painful at all and gave me peace of mind.
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I was nervous switching my kids from their small school in the country to a big one in the city with more students, but it went surprisingly well.
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