I live with my partner, but book a hotel room for just myself several times a year. It's one of my favorite traditions.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
The writer holding a pillow and suitcase and standing in front of a hotel.
Spending a few nights at a nearby hotel always helps me catch up on sleep and take care of myself.

Mary Christine Kane

After decades of swearing by workout classes, I switched to weightlifting. I never expected to be so impressed by the results.

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Alexandra Frost and her partner selfie
After doing workout classes for decades, I decided to switch to a strength-training program.

Alexandra Frost

A stylist shares 5 pieces you should invest in — and 4 you're probably better off buying for cheap

Tech Insider : Style, Business
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As a stylist, I think some clothing items are worth truly investing in, like handbags and sweaters. However, some pieces you can get away with paying low prices for.

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I'm a dietitian married to a personal trainer. Here are 10 of our favorite groceries to buy at Aldi.

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cart full of food from aldi
My husband and I, a personal trainer and a dietitian, respectively, do most of our grocery shopping at Aldi.

Jasmine Westbrooks

I attended the Masters for the first time. From phone bans to $1.50 sandwiches, here's what it's really like.

Tech Insider : Travel, Sports, Business
Woman and husband smiling at Founders Circle at Masters
My first time at the Masters Tournament lived up to all of the hype. I think this is a worthy bucket-list experience for anyone — even those who don't follow golf.

Elliott Harrell

We moved our family of 4 into a one-bedroom apartment — in many ways, it's made our lives so much better

Tech Insider : Business
Woman posing next to bunk beds
By sharing a small space, our family has grown closer and simplified several aspects of our lives.

Julia Clarke

I tried 7 sweet-cream coffee creamers to find the best one, and there was a clear winner

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Sweet cream coffee creamers from Horizon, International Delight, Too Good & Co, Favorite Day, Trader Joe's, Natural Bliss, and Chobani
I tried sweet-cream-flavored coffee creamers from Horizon, International Delight, Too Good & Co, Favorite Day, Trader Joe's, Natural Bliss, and Chobani to find the best options.

Paige Bennett

I took a break from being the 'planner friend.' Stepping back helped me learn which friendships I should prioritize.

Tech Insider : Business
The writer holding a bouquet of flowers at an event.
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Sukhman Rekhi

I went on a 7-night cruise with my husband and his extended family. Despite our different travel styles, we had a blast.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Two men smiling on Alaskan cruise
Ultimately, our multigenerational cruise with extended family was a lot of fun and we made sure to have alone time, too.

Timothy Moore

I lost over 60 pounds last year on a tight budget. These 7 Costco products helped me do it.

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A box of Kirkland Signature sous vide egg bites.
Kirkland Signature sous vide egg bites are one of the many Costco items that helped me lose weight.

Jordan Fargo

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