I tried 5 vanilla iced coffees from the grocery store. They'd all save me money, but a few stood out above the rest.

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Vanilla iced CoffeeMate, Dunkin, International Delight, Starbucks, and Cafe Bustelo coffee bottles in front of gray backsplash
I tried different vanilla-flavored iced coffees from Coffee Mate, Dunkin', International Delight, Starbucks, and Cafe Bustelo.

Elliott Harrell

I tried making Ina Garten's easy pasta salad. It's so good that I'll be bringing it to every cookout this summer.

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Ina Garten's summery pasta salad with tomatoes, olives, and feta.
I've been on the hunt for a new summer side dish, so I was excited to try Ina Garten's tomato feta pasta salad recipe.

Lizzy Briskin

I visited a country I'd never heard of after seeing it on a reality show — now it's my favorite travel destination

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Aerial view of red-roofed buildings near waterfront in Piran
Our trip took us through beautiful parts of Slovenia, from Lake Bled to Piran.

Chantelle Kincy

Can the stars tell us where we should live?

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Politics
Woman with a moving box.
 

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My husband and I unexpectedly moved in with my parents as newlyweds. It became one of the best seasons of our lives.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
The author taking a selfie with her husband, her mom, and her dad.
My husband and I were newlyweds when we moved in with my parents. It was a great experience.

Lauren Barnhill

I quit my job to travel the world. About 18 months later, I realized living abroad isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
A woman stretches her arms out and smiles while standing in the mountains in Vietnam.
I quit my job to travel full time.

Christina Fang

I was skeptical about cruises for years. Then, I spent 8 days on one with 12 relatives of all ages.

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The writer's family about to get on a cruise ship to Alaska, pictured in the background.
Before going on this cruise, my family of 13 had never been on vacation together.

Pamela Vachon

I tried frozen burger patties from Costco, Whole Foods, and Wegmans. I'll be making my favorite all summer long.

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Three raw premade patties on white plates with an orange Whole Foods patty box, a package with a black Kirkland Signature label on it, and a green and red box with a Wegmans logo on it on a gray marble table
I tried burger patties from Whole Foods, Costco, and Wegmans.

Ted Berg

I visited Las Vegas for the first time on a girls' trip. Looking back, I could've easily avoided these 5 mistakes.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Woman smiling while playing slot machine
Las Vegas is an unforgettable time, but a little planning (and common sense) goes a long way.

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I'm a dietitian who helps busy parents lose weight without restrictive diets. Here are 15 Costco buys I swear by.

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Rao's sauce two-pack at Costco
I work as a dietitian and help clients with weight loss and management. Some Costco staples help me (and my clients) stay consistent and eat well.

Vanessa Imus

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