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A few months pregnant with my first born, my husband and I babymooned in Paris, Florence and Rome. It was romantic. Relaxing. A total adventure, all while daydreaming about our family of three.

Well, fast forward five years, and three seems to be our magic number. In a month, we're having our third child, and the whole idea of babymooning has a whole new meaning.

I did not want to surrender making the most of having two before #3, so at 8 months pregnant, I sought a new concept: babymooning with babies.

Why not escape a couple nights...

Best Places to See Live Theater in Phoenix

It’s not Broadway, but very close to it. Arizona holds an impressive amount of artistic talent when it comes to theater options. Talented Phoenicians pack in hundreds for performances weekly at any of these local theaters to support their local arts. Theater is something that inspires, moves and motivates audience members through music and acting, so take a break from running around, shut off the screens and have seat at any of these top-notch live and local Arizona theater destinations.

In this five-part series, Merrill Edge answers your pressing questions about financial planning. Read on for Part 1.

• Unexpected, costly events can happen at any moment, making it difficult for even the “best” planners to adapt to. What can I do to better prepare financially for any unplanned expenses?         

If you have not yet established a financial safety net, or emergency fund, to give yourself a “soft...

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