Private chefs share their 10 best tips for hosting stress-free cookouts this Fourth of July

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Summer holiday cookouts can be an exciting way to connect with friends and family.

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I tried frozen burger patties from Costco, Whole Foods, and Wegmans. I'll be making my favorite all summer long.

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Three raw premade patties on white plates with an orange Whole Foods patty box, a package with a black Kirkland Signature label on it, and a green and red box with a Wegmans logo on it on a gray marble table
I tried burger patties from Whole Foods, Costco, and Wegmans.

Ted Berg

I visited Las Vegas for the first time on a girls' trip. Looking back, I could've easily avoided these 5 mistakes.

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Las Vegas is an unforgettable time, but a little planning (and common sense) goes a long way.

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10 things you should never do at a golf course, according to PGA pros and employees

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A golfer preparing to swing a club at a ball.
Golf has a few more etiquette rules and guidelines than other sports.

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I'm a professional wedding planner. Here's what everyone forgets to do in the 30 days before their wedding.

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Two brides hold hands at their wedding ceremony. Their officiant smiles in the background.
There are a lot of things to remember in the month before your wedding.

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

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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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6 easy ways to upgrade a box of brownie mix, from a former pastry cook

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Although I think boxed brownie mixes are pretty close to perfect, there are a few simple ways I'd upgrade them.

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I've visited all 63 major US national parks. Here are 10 of my all-time favorites.

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Emily, wearing a green top, a flannel around her waist, black leggings, high socks, and hiking boots, sits on a mountain looking out at the trees.

Emily Hart

I'm a travel planner who's been on over 25 cruises. Here are the 9 biggest mistakes I see cruisers make.

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I've planned and been on many cruises over the years, and some people make the same mistakes.

Jennifer Greene

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

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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

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