Vacationing with your immediate family is one thing. But vacationing with the extended family—parents, siblings, nieces, nephews—is a whole different ballgame.

​It can be a recipe for chaos... or, if you have the right mindset, it can be the source of your best memories.

​I recently put this to the test on a trip to Zion National Park with 10 people (including my parents, in-laws, and 2 babies in strollers!). In this episode, I’m sharing how we survived the "Family Circus" without losing our minds.

​In this episode, I share:

• ​The "Kid-Centric" Compass: Why shifting our focus from "adult hiking goals" to "kids' joy" eliminated almost all the conflict.

• ​Letting the "Village" Step Up: How I managed to get a Girls' Night Out.

• ​The "Sandwich Method": My specific communication script for handling unwanted advice during a trip.

• ​The Booking Hack: How having access to wholesale travel rates removed the awkward money conversations that usually happen with big groups.

​If you are debating taking the big family trip, this episode is your sign to book the ticket—and pack your patience!

​Connect with me:

• ​Instagram: @RoseAndRoute

• ​Email: roseandroute@gmail.com

​Mentioned in this Episode:

• ​Zion National Park

• ​Cirque du Soleil: Mystère

I have a confession: I’m not a financial guru. I’m just a girl trying to figure it out. But starting my own business on maternity leave has given me three things I desperately needed: Savings, Purpose, and Community.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the real benefits of starting a side hustle (even if you aren't making millions yet).

Tune in to hear:

* The Travel Hack: How I stopped paying for my travel membership and started earning points for family trips just by sharing the club.

* Tax Write-Offs 101: A former Payroll Specialist's breakdown of how a home business can turn bills (like your cell phone and internet) into tax deductions.

* Finding Your Tribe: Why I’m building a team, and why finding "your people" is the ultimate self-care.

* Self-Care S.O.S.: Managing friendships when you start a business—understanding the difference between a "Cheerleader" and a "Teammate."

* Imposter Syndrome: A quick visualization to help you feel confident walking into any room.

Join the Team:

Curious about the travel club, the tax benefits, or joining me in Dallas? I’d love to chat.

* Instagram: @secretroseofpersia

* Email: SecretRoseofPersia@gmail.com

Do you know that feeling that hits around 4:00 PM on a Sunday? I used to let the anticipation of Monday morning ruin my weekend. But I realized that if I didn't plan my Sunday, the chaos of the week would run me.

In this episode, I am sharing exactly how I reclaimed my Sunday evenings. I’m walking you through my personal 3-step routine—which involves a beauty ritual, a marriage connection habit, and a specific technology hack—that turns my Sunday from a source of stress into a sanctuary.

In this episode, I share:

* The "Everything Shower": Why I lock the door and the ritual I use to wash the stress of the week away.

* The Connection Reset: Why I stopped trying to deep clean the kitchen on Sundays and started prioritizing something else instead.

* The AI Brain Dump: The specific hack I use (with tools like ChatGPT) to offload my mental load and turn my chaotic thoughts into a clear plan in 2 seconds.

* The "One Zone" Rule: How to handle the mess when you are too overwhelmed to clean the whole house.

If you find yourself dreading the start of the week, this is your sign to take a deep breath, grab your phone, and let’s reset together.

Connect with me:

*Instagram: @secretroseofpersia

* Email: SecretRoseofPersia@gmail.com