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Jamie writes about travel, parenting, health and wellness, reviews, gift guides, food and drink, beauty, and more.

She has written for National Geographic, Afar, Fodor's Travel, the Huffington Post, Busisness Insider, Travel + Leisure, AARP, and many other publications.

Reach Jamie at byjamiesmith@gmail.com.

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My son and I bonded over soccer, but I had given up on World Cup tickets. An email from a stranger changed everything. Original

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By Jamie Davis Smith Verified
| Business Insider Verified
My son, 11, is a die-hard soccer fan who did the impossible: He got me to love soccer and soccer culture. Long before the World Cup began, he begged me to go to a match. He typically plays soccer five days a week, often following a skills class with travel team practice. He almost exclusively wears soccer jerseys and knows minute facts about soccer players and teams. I assumed getting tickets to the World Cup would be difficult but possible.
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I fly once a month — these carry-on products are the only thing that keep me sane

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By Jamie Davis Smith Verified
| USA TODAY 10Best Verified
Take the fear out of flying with these carry-on essentials that'll help you enjoy a more relaxing journey Published on Jul. 7, 2026 — Our editors and readers independently select what you see on USA TODAY 10BEST. When you buy through a link on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. I travel about once a month, usually in economy. To stay comfortable, sane, and healthy in the air, packing my carry-on carefully is essential.
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Our World Cup splurge wasn't about soccer. It was about making memories with our son.

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By Jamie Davis Smith Verified
| Yahoo Life Verified
As older parents, my husband and I know our time with our son is limited. • Sometimes we splurge to make memories we hope will last a lifetime. • Attending a World Cup game with special experiences was worth the expense. When my husband and I decided to have a fourth child just before I turned 40 and he turned 43, we knew we had more love to give. Plus, we wanted to give our other children the gift of another sibling.
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