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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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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Moving in with family members can be challenging but rewarding.

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12 easy ways to make a store-bought pie look and taste homemade, according to bakers and chefs

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There are a few ways you can trick people into thinking your store-bought pie is homemade.

Rachel Askinasi

We paid over $14,000 for the cheapest room on an ultra-luxury cruise. Take a look inside our ship and 350-square-foot suite.

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We booked an over-the-top cruise on Silversea's Silver Ray. Our ultra-luxury trip was complete with personal butlers, unlimited caviar, and gourmet dining experiences.

David Morris

I'm a trained chef and mom of 2. Here are 10 of my favorite Trader Joe's staples.

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As a mom and trained chef, I've curated a list of Trader Joe's staples for quick and easy meals.

Danielle DeSiato

We put a tiny home on my in-laws' property. It'll be nice to live mortgage-free. mortgage is nice, but it's been tough.

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My family sold our home with plans to live in a trailer until we could finish setting up a manufactured house on my in-laws' property.

Shawn Lentz

I'm a 22-year-old who visited Las Vegas for the first time. It wasn't for me, but I'm glad I went.

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My trip to Las Vegas didn't go the way I'd hoped, but I'm still grateful for the experience.

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I left my six-figure law job and bought a mobile-home park. Despite the drawbacks, I'm happier and still live comfortably.

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I left Big Law and bought a mobile-home park. I work less and don't get paid as much, but I'm happier and still live comfortably.

John Kaufmann

10 of the best and 10 of the worst Netflix shows that came out this year, so far

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Netflix has had many successful originals this year, but a few weren't total home runs for critics.

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After attending over 100 weddings, I no longer 'cover my plate.' Instead, I use 4 better methods for giving gifts.

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A lot of wedding guests give enough money to cover the cost of their meal. However, that's not always practical or doable.

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