My best friend and I went on vacation with my parents, who are in their 70s. I wish we hadn't waited so long to do it.

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I went on vacation with my parents, who are in their 70s, and my best friend. It's one of the best trips I've taken in a long time.

Lauren Breedlove

I thought traveling and living in a van by myself would be scary. Instead, it's restored my faith in humanity.

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I was scared to do van life solo, but a lot of positive interactions while on the road has given me faith in humanity.

Sydnee Chapman

I'm a trained chef. Here are the 6 mistakes I see home cooks make that sabotage their meals.

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I've learned that most missteps happen during small moments during the cooking process.

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I've been to all 20 regions of Italy. There are 5 cities I recommend visiting, and 2 I'd skip.

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I've been to every region of Italy, a nd Perugia is one of my favorite cities.

Kaitlyn Rosati

I tried potato salad from Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Wegmans. One stood out as the clear winner.

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After tasting three different options, I found the best store-bought potato salad.

Ted Burg

I lived apart from my husband for 2 years after he got a job in a different state

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For about two years, my husband worked in South Carolina while I stayed in Washington, DC, with all of our pets. It was harder and less temporary than we expected.

Brittany Kerfoot

I'm an interior designer. Here are 7 things that should never be in your living room.

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As an interior designer, I don't think cluttered book collections should be in a living room.

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I'm a travel planner who's been on over 26 cruises. Here are 10 things I always pack and 2 I never bring.

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I've spent years figuring out the best things to bring on a cruise, plus a few items worth leaving behind.

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I've lived in LA, Philadelphia, and Seattle. In every city, my closest friendships have been with women my mom's age.

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Although I'm in my 30s, most of my closest friends are over 50. They've helped me build community and navigate different life stages.

Cheyenne Elwell

I skip the Hamptons and head to a coastal town in Connecticut instead. It's less crowded and wonderful year-round.

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I traded my weekends in the Hamptons for some great times in Madison, Connecticut.

Allison Tibaldi

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