I tried 6 brands of packaged chocolate-chip cookies, and I was most disappointed by a cult-favorite

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packages of different store-bought chocolate chip cookies
I put store-bought chocolate-chip cookies to the test, looking to brands like Pillsbury, Kroger, Pepperidge Farm, Tate's Bake Shop, Chips Ahoy, and Keebler.

Paige Bennett

9 mistakes to avoid making at a work event, according to etiquette experts

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An illustration presenting a scene from a work holiday party showing some of the mistakes to avoid when attending
According to etiquette experts, there are a few things you should never do at a work event.

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I live in France. This little-known seaside town is as charming as other famous French Riviera spots and less pretentious.

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Author Rachel Hosie in Sanary-sur-Mer
I've fallen in love with the charm and beauty of Sanary-sur-Mer, a small coastal town in France.

Rachel Hosie

I've been a military spouse for 7 years. It's harder than I ever could've imagined.

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Author Allie Hubers and her partner in college
I've been married to an Air Force officer for years, and I never could've imagined how challenging and unpredictable our life would be.

Allie Hubers

I'm a Vancouver local. Here are 4 things tourists should do when they visit — and 3 they should skip.

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The author posing from a SeaBus terminal with the skyline of Vancouver in the distance.
In my opinion, Vancouver's public transportation system is a great way to explore the city.

Alyssa Wiens

I'm an American living in Edinburgh. Here are 6 of my favorite underrated places to explore.

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The skyline of Edinburgh.
As an American living in Edinburgh, I think there are a variety of underrated places to explore.

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I tested stuffing recipes from celebrity chefs — the best one beat Ina Garten's and uses a boxed mix

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The writer holding a glass tray of Paula Deen's stuffing
I followed four stuffing recipes from famous chefs Ina Garten, Paula Deen, Ree Drummond, and Sunny Anderson, then compared the results.

Paige Bennett

I tried sweet potato pie recipes from Trisha Yearwood, Alton Brown, and Carla Hall. The best had an easy homemade crust.

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Three sweet-potato pies arranged on a wooden cutting board. The pies are different levels of orange and the pie in the front is topped with nuts.
I made sweet potato pies from celebrity chefs Trisha Yearwood, Carla Hall, and Alton Brown.

Paige Bennett

My husband and I were on 'House Hunters International.' Here are 5 things that surprised me most about being on the show.

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Photo collage of AshleyPackard with partner
My husband and I appeared on an episode of HGTV's "House Hunters International."

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Our son's family moved in with us a year ago. We were afraid of the toll it would take on our relationships, but it's only made them stronger.

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Grandfather and grandmother holding hands and walking with their grandson in the park
Moving in with family members can be challenging but rewarding.

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