I tried vanilla ice cream from Costco, Whole Foods, Wegmans, and Trader Joe's. From now on, the winner will always be in my freezer.

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I've worked as a hair and makeup artist for years. Here are my favorite drugstore dupes for high-end products.

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There are some bold, pigmented makeup products at the drugstore.

Meredith Schneider

I've worked on cruises for nearly 10 years. Here are 7 things I'd never do a ship.

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There are some thing cruise employees probably wouldn't do on a ship.

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I quit my desk job to work on cruises 10 years ago. It has its drawbacks, but I've seen 79 countries.

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I (not pictured) quit my full-time job in New York City to work onboard a cruise ship.

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I ordered the same meal at The Capital Grille and LongHorn Steakhouse. The bigger chain definitely offered the better value.

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I ordered French onion soup, steak, and cheesecake at both The Capital Grille and LongHorn.

Amena Ahmed

I spent over $120 to try every burger at Wendy's, and the best is a classic

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I tried every burger I could get at the fast-food chain Wendy's.

Lucien Formichella

I work in sales at Coach. Customers always make these 5 mistakes when buying luxury bags.

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I have helped a lot of people buy Coach bags over the years.

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I took a last-minute trip to a stunning South Carolina beach town with a laid-back vibe. The quiet beaches weren't even the best part.

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My friend and I took a trip to Hilton Head Island.

Julie Peck

The 6 purses you need right now and 5 you should get rid of, according to stylists and designers

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Not all purse trends are created equally.

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The 10 under-the-radar places a luxury travel planner is recommending to her clients this year

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Colorful buildings in Sardinia
Sardinia is one of my top picks this year.

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