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Inside Today’s Edition 🦋 

• Author Spotlight: Jennifer’s Journey from Ambivalence to Childfree Fulfillment

• Alternative Adventures Beyond Airbnb

• No Kids, No Limits: Decisions Childfree Adults Don’t Have to Make

• Trending: Childfree Longevity

• Web Gems: The Best Curated For You

Read time: 3-4 minutes

BOOK CLUB

Author Spotlight: Jennifer’s Journey from Ambivalence to Childfree Fulfillment

Feeling torn about the decision to stay childfree? You're not alone. In our latest newsletter, we explore British author Jennifer Flint's debut novel, "Wild Egg."

Originally set on honoring her late father's literary dreams, Jennifer unexpectedly found herself diving into her own journey toward embracing a childfree life. Grab a cuppa and delve into Jennifer's tale of self-discovery, navigating societal expectations, personal desires, and the pursuit of happiness.

Who knows? "Wild Egg" might just hold the answers you've been seeking.

TRAVEL

Alternative Adventures Beyond Airbnb

Check out these unique experiences and unforgettable stays worldwide.

HomeExchange: Offers over 270,000 houses worldwide. Membership costs $200 annually. Certified B corporation dedicated to social and environmental consciousness. Check out HomeExchange Collection for luxury swaps.

Kindred: Real residences with organizational oversight. Benefits include damage coverage and free cleaning services. No upfront fees, additional service costs after booking.

PeopleLikeUs: Offers traditional and premium homes across six continents. - Emphasis on forming lifelong friendships. 🥰 Membership costs $225 for three years, includes a "globe" token for non-reciprocal visits.

Kommu: Connects you with acquaintances worldwide for stays. Easy-to-use app linked to social and business networks. Stay with friends of friends under flexible terms.

WWOOF: Voluntourism platform focusing on organic farms. Stay on farms in over 130 countries. Membership costs vary by country, $65 per couple for a year in the US.

Workaway: Volunteer opportunities worldwide, less farm-centric. Offers a variety of projects from babysitting to wildlife rescue. Global membership costs $49 per year for one person or $59 for two.

Make friends faster. Snag this instant language translation device which supports 108 languages.

CHOOSING CHILDFREE

No Kids, No Limits: Decisions Childfree Adults Don’t Have to Make

Newborn Food Decisions: You’ll never have to decide whether they’ll be breastfed, have formula, should follow baby-led weaning, or what their first solid food should be.

Choosing a Pediatrician: You won't need to research and choose a pediatrician or handle regular well-child check-ups.

Meal Planning: You won't need to consider picky eaters or cater to children's food preferences when making your meals. And you won’t be tempted to eat junk kid food because you don’t have to buy it in the first place. Oh, and you won’t have to provide carb-age like cupcakes and candy for the constant birthday parties and school functions.

Parenting Styles: You won't need to decide on parenting styles, such as attachment parenting, authoritative parenting, or permissive parenting. If you and your partner have pets, you probably already realize how many arguments you avoid over parenting style by being childfree!

TRENDING: Childfree Centenarians

What’s the secret to a long life?

• Childfree designer, Iris Apfel (pictured above), passed away yesterday at 102 without ever being pigeonholed as a parent.

• Ada Daniel, who lived to be 108, advised us that her secret is to have dogs instead of children.

• This week, Herlda Senhouse turned 113 years old and credits her longevity to being childfree.

WEB GEMS

Will You Regret Not Having Kids? Probably not says Marcia Drut-Davis. She’s waited 81 years to tell you this for sure.

A Dose of Inspiration: Check out the Second Life podcast for captivating stories of women, including entrepreneurs, who have navigated fascinating career pivots.

Breastmilk Jewelry: We wish we were making this up. Eww, just eww…

Purring is a Love Language: “A purr is warm tea, a roaring fire, and fresh-out-of-the-oven cookies, all rolled into a fleece-lined hug; it is the auditory salve of a babbling brook; it is coffee brewing at dawn.” We love this Atlantic article about why some cats purr.

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