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

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A collection of Trader Joe's items, including salted butter, crushed garlic, mac 'n cheese, sourdough bread, Greek yogurt, and more.
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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A wide shot of the skyline of Las Vegas.
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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Author John Kaufmann taking selfie in front of house
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.

Netflix

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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I'm an interior designer. Here are 5 things I'd buy at Pottery Barn right now, and 4 I'd skip.

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The author posing outside of her local Pottery Barn.
I'm an interior designer, and I found items I'd definitely purchase at Pottery Barn, as well as a few I'd pass on.

Dominique Fluker

I made an entire Thanksgiving dinner using only Ina Garten recipes — most dishes were delicious and cheap to make

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A composite image of Ina Garten's face and the author shrugging in front of a kitchen island filled with dishes she cooked for Thanksgiving.
I created an easy Ina Garten Thanksgiving menu, using only her recipes to create an epic holiday feast.

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I became friends with a stranger on vacation. Despite living on separate continents, we're still close 5 years later.

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Author Ash Jurberg smiling with man in front of rocks, water

Ash Jurberg

I went to Scotland for the first time. There are 6 items I'm glad I packed and 4 I wish I had brought.

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Amanda sitting on a step, looking up at the camera, and smiling.
My rain boots were one of my favorite things I brought on my Scotland trip.

Amanda Shammas

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