I shopped at Michaels and Hobby Lobby for fall decor. The winner really depends on which holiday you're shopping for.

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Composite of author Terri Peters smiling in aisle in front of pink ghosts at Michaels next to selfie of her smiling in Hobby Lobby in front of autumnal leaves
I found myself impressed by the Halloween decor in Michaels and the fall items at Hobby Lobby.

Terri Peters

When my 20-year marriage ended, I had no job and knew little about money. Now, I'm confident in my financial future and career.

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Lisa VanderVeen on a bridge with a camera.
Lisa VanderVeen holds a camera during one of her trips abroad

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As a Texas local, I skip the crowds in Austin and head west to a charming nearby city with incredible wineries

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Blue bonnets and poppies in field with lots of green trees near Fredericksburg, Texas
Fredericksburg, Texas, and its surrounding areas have some incredible scenery and wineries.

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My family moved in with my mother-in-law to save money. She ended up being the best roommate I've ever had.

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Author Sarah DiMuro smiling with mother-in-law with sunglasses on
From the very start of our relationship, my mother-in-law and I were very close. In many ways, living together brought us closer.

Sarah DiMuro

21 things you probably didn't know about '10 Things I Hate About You'

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Heath Ledger in "10 Things I Hate About You."

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Move over, doodles. There's a new 'It' dog in town.

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Dogs on leashes being walked.

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Lisa Hufcut-Dupler has always had a knack for spotting dachshunds in the wild.

I was sick of spending my travel budget on weddings, so now I turn every invitation into a vacation

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I like turning wedding weekends into mini vacations.

Anna Staropoli

My family of 5 went on our first cruise. We had fun, but there are 4 things I wish we'd known before getting on the ship.

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Chris, his wife, and three sons smile in front of a cruise ship.
There are a few things I wish I had known before our first cruise.

Chris Thomas

I visited Salem, Massachusetts, during the peak fall season. I wouldn't make these 8 mistakes again.

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Pumpkins and jack-o'-lanterns on a rock wall with a graveyard in the back.
I made a few mistakes on my trip to Salem during its busiest season: fall.

Amanda Shammas

My mom and I have gone on a trip together every year for the past decade. We've mastered the art of planning them.

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Author Alexa Mellardo and her mom smiling with wine glasses
I always look forward to traveling with my mom.

Alexa Mellardo

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