I'm an interior designer. Here are 9 ways to make your home look more expensive on a budget.

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A white couch sitting in front of a room with three large arched windows. An orange chair sits to the left of the white couch.
As an interior designer, I have some tricks to make homes look expensive on a budget.

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I've lived in the Netherlands for 15 years. These 4 cities have canals and culture — and fewer crowds than Amsterdam.

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The writer standing in front of a medieval building in Zutphen, the Netherlands.
Zutphen is full of gorgeous architecture that always makes me feel transported back in time.

Dana Marin

I've been going to Disney World for over 20 years. Here are my 12 best tips for visiting on a budget.

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I've been visiting Disney parks for many years, and I've learned a few tricks for visiting them on a tighter budget.

Timothy Moore

I tried 7 different mayonnaises to find the best one. I'm shocked the cheapest condiment beat my usual favorite.

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seven jars of mayonnaise on a counter
I compared different varieties of mayonnaise from Kraft, Kewpie, Mike's, Giant, Duke's, and Hellmann's to find the best one.

Kristen Kwiatkowski

I worked at a bridal salon for 7 years. Here are 6 big mistakes I saw brides make when buying a wedding dress.

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Various wedding dresses on a rack.
I worked in a bridal salon for seven years and saw a lot of brides make similar mistakes.

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I'm an interior designer who loves HomeGoods, but there are 7 things I never buy there

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Author Paynter Rhed smiling in front of a HomeGoods sign
HomeGoods has a lot of great items, but there are some items I tend to avoid getting at the chain.

Paynter Rhed

I joined 25 strangers for a weekend trip off the grid in a remote town. Stepping way out of my comfort zone paid off.

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Woman smiling in front of red house with green doors
As I've gotten older, I've learned to embrace rare chances to step out of my comfort zone. This time, it was by disconnecting in a remote area abroad with a group of people I didn't know.

Allie Hubers

I took a 52-hour Amtrak train ride from Chicago to California by myself. Here are 11 things that surprised me most.

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The silver, blue, and red Amtrak train at the concrete platform
I didn't know what to expect from such a long Amtrak ride, but it wasn't bad.

Sojourner White

I swore by booking 'guarantee' cabins to save money on cruises. After a few nightmare experiences, I'd never do it again.

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Allie Hubers and husband on balcony on Serenade Alaska cruise
I spent years swearing by "guarantee" cabins to save money on cruises. After dozens of sailings, my luck began to run out.

Allie Hubers

I took my toddler and 3-month-old on a work trip. It was exactly as chaotic as you'd imagine — but I'd do it again.

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Woman chasing after toddler in Palm Springs
Taking my family (not pictured) with me on a work trip was a bit stressful, but I'm glad I did it.

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