I'm a single mom who likes to keep cooking simple. I always buy these Costco items for effortless meals.

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Jars of Rao's pasta sauce on display at Costco.
Rao's marinara sauce is one of my favorite things to buy at Costco.

Theresa Meeker Pickett

I thought traveling alone would be awkward or boring — but my first solo trip proved me wrong with its surprising perks

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Amanda posing on a street in Boston.
I was skeptical I'd enjoy solo travel, but I quickly found there were some perks to traveling alone.

Amanda Shammas

I tried 6 brands of frozen corn dogs from the grocery store, and was shocked by my favorite option

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Boxes of corn dogs on a counter.
I tried six brands of corn dogs from the grocery store and ranked them from worst to best.

Meredith Schneider

I'm a New Yorker who visited Boston for the first time. These 10 things surprised me about the city.

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Amanda standing on Acorn Street in Boston, Massachusetts.
As a New Yorker, my first trip to Boston was filled with surprises.

Amanda Shammas

I ate lunch at Gordon Ramsay Burger and Ramsay's Kitchen. The prices were similar, but the value wasn't even close.

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Amanda holding up a plate with a burger and fries.
I compared somewhat similar meals from Gordon Ramsay Burger and Ramsay's Kitchen to see which felt like a better value.

Amanda Shammas

I grew up in Southern California. These are the 6 tourist hot spots worth visiting, and the 2 you can skip.

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Chloe stands in front of a rainbow tower at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
As a Southern California local, I think some tourist attractions are worth the hype.

Chloe Caldwell

I visited Salem during its busiest fall season. Despite my best intentions, I still felt like a bad tourist.

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My trip to Salem made me want to become a more respectful tourist.

Amanda Shammas

I stayed at a Four Seasons hotel for the first time. These 11 things blew me away and made my experience feel luxurious.

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An overview of the lobby in the Four Seasons.
While staying at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston, I was impressed by a lot of perks and amenities.

Amanda Shammas

I ate at one of Gordon Ramsay's restaurants for the first time. My $90 dinner let me down, but lunch gave me hope.

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Amanda standing in front of a Ramsay Kitchen sign.
I recently ate at Ramsay's Kitchen in Boston for the first (and second) time.

Amanda Shammas

I tried on jeans at Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap. My favorite pair was incredibly comfortable.

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Mike wearing jeans from Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap.
I tried on jeans at Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap.

Mike Vulpo

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