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After so many cruises, I like to think I know what I'm doing when I plan them. However, I made a rookie mistake that put a damper on my family's recent sailing. Jill Ribbons I've been on 25+ cruises, ...
After visiting 29 states last year, I would choose to move to Maine. Emily Pogue My husband and I spent most of last year traveling around the United States . We spent time in 29 different states, but...
If you're looking for a TV that can serve double duty as an art installation or digital picture frame, then Samsung's "The Frame" series TV is what you're looking for. For a limited time, Woot (owned ...
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I got burned out on running after my first marathon. Walking and taking more strength-training classes helped me keep in shape. Julia Pugachevsky For nearly a decade, I've run most days. Then, out of ...
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Amazon has some certifiably fantastic deals on TCGs right now, and that's including an all-time new best price on the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution - Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Boxes . It was a hug...
I plan vacations for a living, including all-inclusive trips, and I help my clients avoid common booking mistakes. Kari Becker As a travel planner, I regularly stay at all-inclusive resorts and book l...
The author (left) moved in with her grandfather (right). Courtesy of Ashleigh N. DeLuca When I moved in with my grandfather during the pandemic, I expected a repetitive routine. Having time every day ...
Traveling nonstop sounds incredible, but it can come with some serious drawbacks. Meredith Bethune For years, I happily travelled nonstop for work, ignoring the toll it was taking on my health. When m...
I never imagined I'd fall in love with living in Victoria, Canada, which is smaller than other places I've dreamed of living. Maria Polansky I've spent a lot of time living in midsize and big cities, ...
Harry Styles is one of many Aquarius celebrities. Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images Aquarians are born between January 20 and February 18. Kerry Washington, Isla Fisher, and Harry Styles are al...
I tried on similar pairs of leggings at Lululemon, Alo, and Athleta to see which would be best for working out. Chloe Caldwell I tried on similar pairs of leggings at Lululemon, Alo, and Athleta to se...
The author sold her house and took a job as a cruise photographer. Courtesy of the author With my son grown and debt rising, I realized my longtime home no longer supported the life I wanted. Selling ...
Shiyao Tang says she spent 5 months planning her exit from her $390K job. Shiyao Tang Shiyao Tang quit her $390,000 job at DoorDash to build Soir Si, a silk womenswear brand. Tang says she spent 5 mon...
Aman Goyal Aman Goyal After being laid off last year, Aman Goyal faced pressure during his job search due to his visa status. Within two months of searching, he landed his dream role as an associate p...
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