8 ways to make cookies from a store-bought dough or mix taste homemade and look gourmet

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Sugar cookies with rainbow sprinkles on plate
With the right tricks, cookies you make from a mix can taste homemade.

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I spent $62 on lunch at The Kitchen, a restaurant owned by Elon Musk's millionaire brother

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Photo collage of Emily Hart surrounded by food from The Kitchen
 

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I ordered cupcakes from Wegmans, Publix, and Walmart, and the cheapest ones were mostly a hit

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Three packs of vanilla and chocolate cupcakes with white frosting and rainbow sprinkles one from Wegmans (bottom left), Publix (top), Walmart (bottom right)
I got cupcakes from Wegmans (bottom left), Publix (top), and Walmart (bottom right).

Elliott Harrell

5 pant trends that are in for 2025 and 4 that are out, according to stylists

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Wide-leg is in, and skinny cuts are out.

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I've been to over 50 countries. Here are my 4 favorite destinations to escape the winter cold.

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An aerial view of Campuhan Ridge Walk in Ubud in Bali, Indonesia.
If you'd rather look at greenery than snow in the winter, Ubud in Bali, Indonesia, is a great place to visit.

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I skip family gatherings to solo travel. The perks are so good that I won't be home for the holidays anytime soon.

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A woman stands with luggage watching the sunset at an airport window while a plane lands.
I've been traveling solo for the holidays since 2017.

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I've skied at over 20 resorts in the US. Many won me over, but there's one popular spot I wouldn't go back to.

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Author Abby Price on skiis at Brighton Resort
A lot of people love Brighton Resort, but with so many other options out there, I don't think I'd go back a third time.

Abby Price

I went on a $4,000 Disneyland trip and took a $4,400 Disney cruise. The pricier experience was a way better value.

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I only recently started getting into Disney vacations.

Trisha Daab

I hated feeling like I had nothing to wear, so I hired a personal stylist. I got a whole new look without buying anything new.

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A composite image of a woman wearing one outfit made up of a sheer top with a black camisole, jeans with a denim belt tied in a bow, and black boots, and another outfit made up of a snake-skin dress, white blazer, and black boots.
After my appointment, I felt like I had more options than ever.

Alesandra Dubin

Men in corporate America spend thousands to look good — they just don't want you to know about it

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Tweezers gripping onto a piece of a dollar bill

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Before turning 30, John, a trader in Washington, DC, spent nearly $22,000 to fix his receding hairline, an issue that had long been on his mind.

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