The best advice I ever got about work-life balance came from a past boyfriend's mom. It's shaped my life for 2 decades.

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Ashley Archambault and her son
The author (right) homeschooled her son (left).

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I moved from New York City to Los Angeles. Drinking culture and work-life balance feel so different on the West Coast.

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The skyline of downtown Los Angeles with palm trees in the foreground.
I've noticed some big cultural differences since moving from New York City to Los Angeles one year ago.

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My grandma looked fabulous well into her 80s. She taught me how important it is to be a little selfish.

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I remember my grandmother (not pictured) as always looking polished and taking good care of herself.

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I grew up in Southern California. These are the 6 tourist hot spots worth visiting, and the 2 you can skip.

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Chloe stands in front of a rainbow tower at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
As a Southern California local, I think some tourist attractions are worth the hype.

Chloe Caldwell

I've sailed on over 50 cruises. Here are 4 companies I'd absolutely book with again as someone without kids.

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megan posing with mickey and minnie on a disney cruise
I've been on cruises with several companies, including Disney.

Megan duBois

I'm an American who lived in Rome. These were the 6 most surprising things about grocery shopping in Italy.

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A display of fresh produce in an Italian grocery store.
When I lived in Italy, I was surprised by how different the grocery shopping experience was compared to the US.

Jenna Curcio

I traveled over 8,000 miles on Amtrak last year. These are the 10 items I never board the train without.

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Kylie holds a bag on top of a suitcase on a train platform.
My travel bag is one of my favorite things I pack for train rides.

Kylie Stoltzfus

I'm a Costco executive member who hates cooking, but loves a good deal. I buy these 12 products every month.

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The writer with her cart of groceries at Costco.
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Annmarie Gajdos

I tested similar sweaters from Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap. Sometimes, quality is more important than cost.

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A woman holding up three black sweaters on hangers.
I tried on sweaters from Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap.

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I visited Salem during its busiest fall season. Despite my best intentions, I still felt like a bad tourist.

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My trip to Salem made me want to become a more respectful tourist.

Amanda Shammas

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