I worked at Spirit Halloween for 3 years. Here are 9 mistakes I saw customers make when shopping for costumes and decor.

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On the left, a scary Halloween animatronic woman, and on the right, prosthetics from Spirit Halloween.
After working at Spirit Halloween for three years, I've identified common mistakes customers make.

Stephanie Pitera Statile

4 mistakes people make when ordering wine at restaurants, according to a sommelier

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server pouring a flight of different wines
Ordering wine doesn't have to be intimidating or difficult.

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I've been happily riding trains across Europe for 15 years. I often watch people make the same 4 mistakes.

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A train riding through green hills in Austria.
I think that trains are a great way to get around Europe if you follow the right travel tips.

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When I went on my first cruise, I did 5 things to save money without cheapening the experience

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A wide shot of the author taking photos on the cruise.
I saved money on my first cruise by opting out of package upgrades and booking an interior cabin.

Waverly Colville

I ate at one of Gordon Ramsay's restaurants for the first time. My $90 dinner let me down, but lunch gave me hope.

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Amanda standing in front of a Ramsay Kitchen sign.
I recently ate at Ramsay's Kitchen in Boston for the first (and second) time.

Amanda Shammas

10 of the most beautiful places in the US, according to someone who's been to all 50 states

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Emily, wearing a backpack covered with patches, looks out at a lake with blue waters and mountains covered in trees.
North Cascades National Park in Washington is one of the most beautiful places I've traveled to.

Emily Hart

I've traveled over 4,500 miles on Amtrak trains. My rides have been better than expected and filled with surprises.

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Malia stands in front of the Amtrak logo on a train.
After traveling over 4,500 miles on Amtrak, I've learned some surprising things about train travel.

Malia Yoshioka

Every single Julia Roberts movie, ranked

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Julia Roberts in a colorful jacket and tie
Julia Roberts.

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I tried on jeans at Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap. My favorite pair was incredibly comfortable.

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Mike wearing jeans from Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap.
I tried on jeans at Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap.

Mike Vulpo

I've been making this simple Ina Garten recipe for almost 20 years. It's easy, nutritious, and a total crowd-pleaser.

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A bowl of roasted shrimp and orzo.
I love making Ina Garten's roasted shrimp and orzo recipe.

Lauren Finney Harden

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