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Noctourism Is the Top Travel Trend of 2025

1 month ago | success.com | Beth Shea

When people imagine their ideal vacation, many think of relaxing in bright, plentiful sunshine while lounging on the beach on a warm summer day. But a new travel trend, noctourism, short for “nocturnal tourism,” offers the complete opposite experience: pursuing nighttime adventures, recreational experiences and stellar events that celebrate nature after dark.
Job Seekers Resort to Doing a Literal Song and Dance To Stand Out—Is This the New Norm?

1 month ago | success.com | Beth Shea

A scroll of LinkedIn shows that traditional tactics used to apply to jobs just aren’t cutting it anymore. Instead, LinkedIn feeds have become a graveyard for dreams, where visitors watch in real time as people descend into despair, fearing they’ll never land a role. Crestfallen updates fill the networking site, in which unemployed people describe their fruitless and frustrating job search.
I put a tracker on my teens' phones. It's for safety reasons more than lack of trust.

Jan 23, 2025 | businessinsider.com | Beth Shea

Parenting The author's kids (not pictured) know that they are being tracked through their phone. Catherine Delahaye/Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . I grew up in the '90s and didn't have a cellphone for my parents to track where I was. Now I'm the mom of two teenagers and I track their location on their phone.
How to Handle Job Layoffs Before the Holidays

Dec 13, 2024 | success.com | Beth Shea

I’ve experienced four layoffs in mid-November over the past decade—two of mine and two of my husband’s—perfectly timed to put a damper on the holiday season. Tidings of joy were replaced by woe and dread, yet we somehow had to muster a cheery disposition for the sake of our children and for all those we knew who were still gainfully employed and carefree.
7 Thoughtful Hostess Gifts That Will Get You Invited Back

Nov 6, 2024 | success.com | Beth Shea

The holiday season is a nonstop flurry of events, from family gatherings to dinner at the boss’s house. It’s always in good taste to arrive with a gift to show your appreciation for your host’s efforts and your gratitude for being invited to the occasion. Unless you’re giving a highly individualized gift to someone you know very well, it’s best to give a gift that’s both classic and timeless.
The Best Gifts For Dog Lovers And Their Furry Friends

Oct 18, 2024 | forbes.com | Beth Shea

We all have a dog lover or two in our lives. You know, the ones who can’t stop talking about their dog's latest escapades or organize their schedule around furry playdates and grooming appointments. After all, the love of a dog is priceless, and these faithful companions make life all-around better. That’s why the best gifts for dog lovers (like the Casper Memory Foam Dog Bed or The Foggy Dog Cider Harness Walk Set) put their prized pup in the spotlight and strengthen their unbreakable bond.
Best Dog Advent Calendars 2024 - Forbes Vetted

Oct 7, 2024 | forbes.com | Annie Davidson |Samantha Simon |Beth Shea

We've rounded up 10 excellent dog advent calendars to extend the festive fun to your beloved pet. Browse options for different-sized breeds, dietary needs and more.
“Right to Disconnect” Laws and How You Can Reclaim Your Free Time After Work

Sep 27, 2024 | success.com | Beth Shea

When’s the last time you didn’t think about work? Most people no longer clock out at the end of the workday, so work-related thoughts might be on a continual loop in your mind. This can cause stress and burnout, which take a toll on your well-being.
My 16-year-old got her first job at a restaurant. Having a paycheck helped her understand the value of money.

Sep 9, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Beth Shea

Careers The author's daughter worked her first job and now has become more frugal with her money. Courtesy of the author This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Growing up my family had a rule that when you turned 16, you got your first job. My daughter turned 16, and so she had her first job this past summer working at a restaurant.
The Five Hour Club and the Future of Flexible Work

Aug 14, 2024 | success.com | Beth Shea

Any parent who has taken extended time off work to raise their kids knows that trying to return to the workforce is a daunting task. Applications are met with questions about gaps on their resume—and if parents aren’t overlooked or rejected and do eventually get hired, the logistical nightmare of who picks up the kids from school or provides affordable child care during the nine-to-five workday adds a heap of stress onto balancing a new job with the responsibilities of family life.