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We’re doing a Yellowstone/GTNP family trip with our two tween sons next June and plan to spend the last leg of our trip in Jackson. We would ideally like to find something walkable to downtown Jackson that is family-friendly and somewhat upscale for around $500/night. We don’t need five-star, but also don’t want anything run down either. Any suggestion for options that might fit our budget?

What’s the current front runner for NYE? I live in Charlotte and would love to have Panic back here again but haven’t seen much talk about it lately.

I would like to bring back some locally-made jewelry, tiles, and scarves from Porto. What are the best areas for shops or open air markets with locally made goods (not big chains or cheap Chinese trinkets)?

I just purchased a Z Supply top and shorts set in a linen/rayon blend (the perfect linen top and matching shorts) and am surprised at how itchy and thin the fabric is. I have other Z Supply items that feel higher quality, and the set I purchased is new with tags but doesn't seem to be the same quality as what I expect from the brand. I don't think I'll try to reposh, as the set looks cute and I'll likely wear, but I'm just curious if others have experienced counterfeit higher end brands being sold as the real thing. All of the reviews of the item purchased on the Z Supply site are extremely positive and mention how soft the fabric is, which gives me pause since my set isn't as soft as other linen items I've purchased in the past.

First off, the band has some serious travel between all of these Alabama/Carolina destinations - 6 to 7 hours driving distance between each show!

Does anyone think they will repeat any songs between B'ham and Beech? We can only make it to Beech so genuinely curious. Hope they're not too worn out by then!

We’re traveling to Portugal and Spain from the US this summer and are iPhone users with Verizon. We plan to Uber/Bolt from the Porto airport, so we’ll need our international coverage to begin immediately upon landing and will need it for 7 days. We plan to use our mobile phones regularly for Uber/Bolt and navigation, as we will be walking and driving up to Spain for the second leg of our trip.

What is the best eSIM provider for Portugal and Spain using an iPhone, and how many GB will we need if we use navigation daily? We will of course limit any downloads and can connect to our hotel’s WiFi when making any calls, so the eSIM will primarily be needed for navigation, making last minute restaurant reservations, Uber/Bolt, and limited use of Google as needed.

We'll be spending three nights at Bosque del Mar in Playa Hermosa next March with our two sons (then ages 10 and 13) and are ISO options for day trips and excursions that are within an hour of Playa Hermosa. We're spending the first four days of our trip at Los Lagos in La Fortuna where we plan to raft, zipline, hike, and do all the jungle things, so we're looking for beachy and water activities like a fun boat trip with island hopping, fishing, and snorkeling, nearby beach towns that will be fun to wander around before or after a meal, or interesting beaches that will offer something different than Playa Hermosa. We're willing to drive as far south as Playa Conchal and as far north as the Papagayo Peninsula.

We’re visiting Costa Rica the last week of March 2027, and we plan to spend the first four nights in the Arenal area and the remaining three nights at the beach, somewhere on the Guanacaste peninsula. We would ideally like to find a resort with two bedroom options, as it will be my husband and I, our 10 and 13 year old sons, and my husband’s very active 75 year old aunt. We are also open to booking two rooms, if necessary.

We’d ideally like to avoid the larger chain resorts and instead prefer eco resorts and boutique options that are more unique but also have enough to do on and around the property that we won’t get bored. For the beach stay, we’d prefer something walkable since it sounds like we’ll be more remote for our Arenal stay.

I’d love recommendations for options that are around $500 or less per night. Most of what I’m seeing is either extremely pricey or very low-budget, and we’d love something in between.

I’m going to Europe this summer and have several days where we plan to bike or hike, but also go out to dinner after. I plan to wear a modal shift dress and want to find a pair of 3” biker shorts that I can wear under that is seamless so it won’t show, as one of the dresses is slightly form fitting. What brand and style do you recommend? I prefer high compression and likely will not wear these on their own, so it doesn’t matter what they look like or how well they hold up longer term. Also open to Amazon brands for that reason, as I’d like to spend around $20.

We're visiting Santiago de Compostela in late July and plan to spend one night wandering the Old Town area near the cathedral (we're staying at the Parador) enjoying tapas and small plates. What are some spots within a 15 minute walk of the cathedral that we should try, with bonus points for great seafood and a nice atmosphere. I really wanted to try Redes Compostela, but it looks to be closed on Wednesday and Thursday (the only two nights we'll be in town).

My 12 year old son was recently diagnosed with autism after a full psych eval. He was diagnosed with ADHD at age 5, and we attributed most of his challenges to his severe ADHD (impulsivity, low frustration tolerance, aggression, extreme social difficulties) until he started middle school and became extremely disregulated at home after masking all day at school. He’s always been able to make eye contact, hold a back and forth conversation, doesn’t obsess over specific areas of interest, and doesn’t engage in repetitive behaviors, so he presents extremely NT initially.

He is aware of autism generally and knows of a few kids who are ASD 2 or 3, and he’s been called autistic as a slur in the past based on his behaviors, but I don’t think he has any clear concept of higher-functioning autism. He likely has several ASD 1 peers but is unaware of their dx.

We just received his diagnosis last week, and we aren’t sure how to best discuss it with him, as there isn’t much that’s going to change as far as accommodations he’s receiving now through his 504 or really anything else other than how we as his family members who are aware of his new dx might respond to some of his challenging behaviors given the new dx.

Can anyone who received a later ASD 1 diagnosis (or who has communicated this info to your tween or teen) weigh in on what would help us have this conversation with our son?

I’m visiting Porto and Northern Spain (Galicia) in July and am already stressing about what to pack so I can limit to carry-on only. Average temps will be high 70s/low 80s during the day and high 50s/low 60s at night with little rain typical, and we’ll be hiking, biking, walking around hilly cobblestone streets, and eating at a range of places from beach bars to Michelin star dinners. I’ll likely change clothes from day to night most of the days.

The below capsule fits in my carry-on (with toiletry bag and PJs/undergarments in my daypack), and most everything is interchangeable and can be layered. What would you change, and does this seem appropriate fashion-wise for Porto and Galicia? Unless the forecast calls for major rain, I don’t plan to bring a rain jacket or umbrella and will purchase a poncho there if absolutely necessary.

PANTS/SHORTS:

• Matte black full length leggings that can be dressed up or down
• Black wide leg pants that can be dressed up or down
• Light blue straight leg jeans
• 5” black tailored denim shorts
• 4.5” dark blue patch pocket denim shorts

SKIRTS/DRESSES:

• Black higher-end Madewell v-neck midi shirtdress
• Olive green casual midi shirtdress
• Red maxi skirt
• Silk Farm Rio midi skirt

TOPS:

• 2 gauze button-downs to layer over tanks, tees, and dresses
• 2 linen button-downs to layer over tanks and dresses
• 2 lightweight long-sleeve sweaters to layer over tanks and dresses
• 6 lightweight tanks that can be compressed
• 2 white Anthro graphic tees
• 1 sheer long-sleeve button-down

SHOES:

• Black Birkenstock Mayari
• White On Cloudpulse

I absolutely love my On Cloudnova X Shoes for my fitness classes (Burn Bootcamp - mix of cardio and strength). I have a narrow foot and don’t ever lift more than 50-60 lbs even using two dumbbells, and I find that they work perfectly for all of my workouts. I have a narrow foot and have been concerned about the Cloudpulse and Cloud X 4s because reviews indicate they run wide, but I’m wondering if I could get by with wearing a pair of On Cloudrunners for my workouts. They are currently on sale, and I’d love to snatch them up if they’ll work just as well given that I don’t lift heavy.

I’m visiting Porto, Portugal, this summer and was planning to bring my Adidas Tokyo as my only sneaker. Do these shoes have enough traction and support for walking on cobblestones and up and down hills, particularly in the rain? I’ve worn them walking on city streets but haven’t tested them in on steep or uneven pavement and don’t want to bring them only to find they won’t work and will just take up very limited space.