I'm a mom and food writer. Here are 12 things that make my Costco executive membership worth it.

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Banchan Japanese barbecue sauce
I love using my Costco executive membership to buy snacks, frozen meals, and other kitchen staples for my family.

Apple Mandy

I'm a former park ranger. I always saw visitors make these 5 mistakes at state and national parks.

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Danielle, in a park ranger uniform, standing at a sign that reads
As a former park ranger, I know there are lots of mistakes visitors should avoid making at state and national parks.

Danielle Jackson

When we go on family vacations, one of us arrives 3 days early without our kid. It's the secret to our happy marriage.

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The writer and his wife on the water in Kauai.
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Walker Loetscher

I've been to bachelorette parties in spots from Hawaii to Las Vegas, but a Canadian city has been the best destination so far

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Latifah posing on a edge walk in toronto canada
I couldn't get over all the fun activities we found in Toronto for my friend's bachelorette party.

Latifah Al-Hazza

After living in a dozen cities across the globe, I finally settled down in the coastal city where I grew up

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Spanish-style houses line a road in California.
I moved back to my hometown after living in dozens of cities around the world.

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My partner and I each moved home to save money. We miss living together, but can finally afford our dream trips.

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The author posing with her boyfriend.
My long-term boyfriend and I both chose to live with family so we can save money and travel.

Lily Voss

My daughter and I rented a 'nap room' in the world's busiest airport. Our experience was close to perfect.

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Author Jenny Powers sitting on daybed in nap room with pillows, blanket
My daughter and I spent an hour inside a nap room at one of the busiest airports in the world, and it surpassed my expectations.

Jenny Powers

I spent $494 to charter a seaplane to a remote oasis in the Florida Keys. I felt like I had the island to myself.

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The writer on a seaplane to Dry Tortugas National Park.
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Amanda Jones

I've been to Paris a dozen times. Skip tourist hot spots like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre and do these 7 things instead.

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The writer wears a blue and red floral dress and walks along a bridge with a green railing in front of the Eiffel Tower
I've visited Paris a dozen times and know the best places to go that tourists might miss.

Kelly Magyarics

I flew across Europe in business class with Air France, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic. These were the 6 biggest surprises.

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Author Kimanzi Constable smiling on plane with wife
My family spent hours flying in business class with Air France, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic during our European trip.

Kimanzi Constable

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