5 backyard trends that are in right now and 3 that are out, according to gardeners and designers

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Consider adding a pop of color to your yard this season.

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I've been to over 50 countries. Here are 5 of my favorite destinations for a romantic getaway.

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A view of Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro showcasing a mosaic of sidewalk and mountain Dois Irmao in the background.
Some destinations lend themselves better to romance than others.

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I'm a professional baker. I made 5 brands of boxed brownie mix to see which is the best.

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I used my expertise as a professional baker to rank brownie mixes from five different brands.

Alana Al-Hatlani

I shop at Aldi every 2 weeks and avoid ultra-processed foods. Here are my favorite items to get for lighter, nutritious meals.

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A hand holds a can of cannellini beans with an image of beans on the packaging. The can has green labels.
I like to fill my cart with minimally processed foods when I shop at Aldi.

Nina McCollum

Loyal Costco shoppers shared their grocery lists with us. Here are their favorite things to buy.

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Different people have various Costco shopping lists.

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I used to be anti-golf. Once I finally played, I found it strengthened my marriage and improved my mental health.

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My husband and I now go to golf courses and driving ranges together.

Sara Iannacone

I ranked all of the jarred pasta sauces I found at Trader Joe's from worst to best, and I'd eat the winner by the spoonful

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10 Trader Joe's sauces arranged against a red background
I ranked every Trader Joe's pasta sauce I could find.

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Bartenders say these 10 classic cocktails aren't worth the hype — here's what to order instead

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Mojitos and Moscow mules are overdone — bartenders think you can order something better.

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As a travel planner, I rarely recommend Paris or Rome. Instead, I swear by these 5 European gems.

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boats in the water at Marina of Portofino, Cinque Terre, Italy
Cinque Terre is a collection of five beautiful Italian towns.

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I tried 3 chili recipes from Ina Garten, Ree Drummond, and Giada De Laurentiis, and the worst didn't even have beef or beans in it

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The writer Chelsea Davis stands next to a stove and holds a black pot of a chili and puts her arm around two other pots of chili
I tried chili recipes from famous chefs Ina Garten, Giada De Laurentiis, and Ree Drummond.

Chelsea Davis

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