I've been to over 20 Caribbean islands. Here are 9 essentials I never visit the area without.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Style
Mariette wearing watershoes, leggings, and a belt bag on a hike in the Caribbean Island of Saba.
I have a specific packing list when I travel to the Caribbean.

Mariette Williams

I tried 24 seasonal fall snacks from Trader Joe's, and I'd buy at least 16 of them again

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Trader Joe's shopping cart filled with fall chips, snacks, and cookies
For years, I've tried all of the fall snack foods I could find at Trader Joe's to find the best picks.

Paige Bennett

7 red flags to look out for when getting a manicure, according to salon owners

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A nail technician painting someone's nails a deep purple color.
There are a few things clients should look out for before sitting down for a manicure.

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8 things to get rid of in your bedroom, according to professional organizers

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A bedroom with colorful rugs, a white and blue bedspread, a blue chair, a nightstand with a white lamp, and a gray shelf along the gray walls.
Professional organizers shared their advice on how to declutter your bedroom.

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4 mistakes to stop making on a plane, according to an etiquette coach

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
People sitting on rows of seats on a plane, with one person reaching their hand up to call for a flight attendant.
There are several things passengers should avoid doing on a plane.

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I tried one of Ina Garten's easy sandwich recipes. It took 10 minutes to make and tasted way better than takeout.

Tech Insider : Business
Lara taking a selfie holding a tuna-met made from Ina Garten's recipe.
I made Ina Garten's easy tuna melt recipe for a quick lunch.

Lara Walsh

I tried every Celsius energy-drink flavor I could find and ranked them from worst to best. One clearly blew the others away.

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Seven cans of different flavors of Celsius lined up in a row.
I tried seven different flavors of Celsius energy drinks.

Beth Heyn

6 red flags to look out for when hiring a personal trainer, according to fitness professionals

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A personal trainer helping a woman do reps with a weight.
Hiring a personal trainer is an investment, so it's important to choose the right one for you.

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I've been to all 50 states. Here's one thing I recommend doing in each.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Emily standing in front of a body of water and waterfall in Yosemite National Park in California.
As a lover of the outdoors, my favorite attractions often involve some adventure.

Emily Hart

4 mistakes you should never make when hosting for the holidays, according to etiquette experts

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
A woman lighting candles on a table decorated for Christas.
There are a few mistakes that should be avoided when hosting for the holidays.

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