The 5 red flags a Michelin-star pastry chef looks for when visiting a bakery

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A graphic of a layered cake with two red flags sticking out of the top of it.

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I made Joanna Gaines' one-pot tortellini soup. The easy recipe has quickly become one of my favorite cozy comfort meals.

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The author posing with a bowl of soup.
Joanna Gaines' one-pot spinach-tortellini soup is easy to make and extra comforting this time of year.

Alexa Mellardo

I went to Hawaii for the first time. My trip would've been better if I'd known these 5 things before I left.

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The author wearing red heart-shaped sunglasses, a lei crown, and a beaded necklace.
I went to Hawaii for the first time and stayed on the island of Oahu.

Megan duBois

8 things to pack for a Disney vacation and 3 to leave behind, from a travel planner who's visited the parks over 40 times

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kari posing in minnie ears on the balcony of the yacht club resort
I have to back my ears and Disney T-shirts for the parks.

Kari Becker

I've walked roughly 500 miles through Europe with my mom — twice. The experiences brought us closer together.

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The author and his mom posing for a selfie on their route in 2023.
Going on international trips with my mom has helped us strengthen our relationship.

Cameron McKeon

I bought a fixer-upper with my 2 siblings. It's a work in progress, but we hope to spend summers there together.

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A side view of the author's fixer-upper.
My siblings and I bought a fixer-upper in Vermont and have been renovating it this year.

Bridget Shirvell

After spending 150 days on Princess Cruises, I earned Elite status. These 4 perks have completely elevated my experience.

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A small pool on the deck of a cruise ship.
I have Elite status on Princess Cruises, which comes with some pretty great perks.

Tammy Barr

I've worked at Costco for 20 years. Here are the 8 best things I bought there this year.

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Designer perfume and the Shark CryoGlow mask are two of the best things I bought at Costco this year.

Veronica Thatcher

I've been to all 63 major national parks. These are the 8 I recommend visiting in the winter.

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Emily sits on a wall overlooking turquoise water and islands.
I think Virgin Islands National Park is one of the best to visit in the winter.

Emily Hart

Stylists reveal 5 sneaker trends that are in for 2026 — and 4 that are out

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A close-up of black ballet sneakers.
Professional stylists shared which sneaker trends will be in and out in the new year.

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