An interior designer with over 40 years of experience shares 9 things he'd never have in his own home

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Living room with marble wall with faux fireplace open concept into kitchen with glass coffee tables and light-colored couches
This interior designer would skip small coffee tables and faux fireplaces.

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I tried on work pants from Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic. I was blown away by one pair's stylish shape and fit.

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Chloe wearing three pairs of slacks in brown, black, and tan colors.
I definitely would have purchased the Gap pants if they were on sale during my visit.

Chloe Caldwell

I moved from the US to France. It took 4 years and one great piece of advice for the country to finally feel like home.

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Sand beach beneath the colorful old town Menton on French Riviera, France
When I moved from the United States to France, one piece of advice and a few years of living in my new country helped me adjust.

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4 mistakes you should never make at the grocery store, according to an etiquette expert

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A woman pushes a shopping cart and pulls items off a shelf in a grocery store.
According to an etiquette expert, there are a few things you shouldn't do at the grocery store.

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I tried 6 different coffee creamers to find the best one, and there was a clear winner

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Row of creamers from brands like Starbucks, Coffeemate, International Delight, Chobani, in front of cups of coffee with cream in them
I reviewed hazelnut coffee creamers from International Delight, Starbucks, Chobani, Barrissimo, Wide Awake Coffee Co., and Coffee mate.

Meredith Schneider

I took 66 Delta flights last year and flew in all of its cabin categories — but I still prefer the cheaper economy seats

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Delta airplanes on plane tarmac at sunrise
I took 66 Delta flights last year and flew in all the cabin categories, but there are a few reasons I still prefer booking the cheapest economy seats.

Allie Hubers

My husband thought he'd hate Disney World — but I won him over by planning the perfect adults-only trip

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Author Timothy Moore and his husband smiling outside of Epcot
My husband (left) doesn't really care for Disney, but I made sure we had a fun time at Disney World by planning an adults-only trip.

Timothy Moore

I was laid off from my corporate job 5 years ago. Turns out, it was the best thing that could've happened to my career.

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Author Alesandra Dubin sitting on the steps to a plane
Getting laid off from my corporate journalism job pushed me to build a new career for myself rooted in freelance writing.

Alesandra Dubin

I spent $337 a night to stay at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico with friends, and the 5-star experience blew me away

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Author Dyana Lederman smiling
I spent $1,349 to spend four nights at Atelier Playa Mujeres, an all-inclusive resort in Mexico, with my best friends.

Dyana Lederman

I tried frozen breakfast sandwiches from 4 different brands, and the best kept me full until lunch

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Composite of Swaggerty's Farms breakfast sandwich box next to Jimmy Dean Delights eggwhich box
I tried frozen sausage breakfast sandwiches from the grocery store to find my favorite pick.

Joe Opaleski

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