Last fall, my mother was diagnosed with cancer, and, seemingly minutes later, my father had some heart problems and ultimately suffered a stroke.I knew I was inching toward simultaneously caring for my young kids and aging parents. Suddenly, I was…

After a 30-minute bus ride from Pisa, I arrived in Lucca and walked through the city’s Renaissance-era walls into the historic center. I found it to be the perfect place to wander in December, and because many roads were blocked…

As a restaurant owner, I enjoy sharing the rich flavors of my Cuban heritage with customers every day. Whether that’s making the world’s largest croqueta or serving the “hippest sip” of coffee in Miami, my small business is working overtime to compete in the quick-paced hospitality industry that is characterized by long hours and tight…

I cannot recall my first memory of my grandfather, Geraldo. Maybe because he was always there. Loading audio narration… When I was born, he split his time between Paris, where I lived, so he could watch me grow, and Rio…

When planning my two-week trip to Mexico, I looked beyond destinations like Cancún, Puerto Vallarta, and Cozumel. I wanted to visit central Mexico instead, which is further away from the busy cruise ports and all-inclusive resorts.For years, I’d heard nothing…

Business has reportedly been booming for American Hat Company – a Texas-based cowboy hat manufacturer – since the 2018 launch of the hit Western TV series “Yellowstone.” Founded in 1915 and headquartered in Bowie, Texas, the company specializes in handmade…

Alexa Occhipinti’s family has been through a lot in their home. Loading audio narration… Occhipinti, 34, and her husband, Doug Occhipinti, bought their house in Sacramento in 2020, where Occhipinti works at the Sacramento County Department of Technology. It became…

Figure skating has long been a big part of my life. At 15, I convinced my school district to override attendance so I could pursue my then-competitive figure skating career. I then scheduled college classes around training. Loading audio narration……

After many Americans go big for Thanksgiving and Black Friday, the Saturday that follows has become the moment to shop small. Observed annually during the first weekend after Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday encourages consumers to redirect some of their holiday…

Cindy Sheahan was at a crossroads. Friends and loved ones were passing away, and her marriage was starting to unravel. She could feel life passing her by — and after years spent raising her kids, she decided it was finally…