After living with my parents for 6 years, we're now neighbors. We have plenty of the benefits of living together, but more privacy.

The author's mom surprised her with a cake when her book cover was revealed. She says that being able to stop by their house for a quick meal or a TV show has become essential during a year filled with a lot of work and little free time. Courtesy of Samantha Paige Rosen I lived with my parents for six years, until they decided to retire and downsize a year ago. I loved living with them and decided to move in across the street from their townhouse. This year was hectic, and the quality time, ...