I'm a dietitian and former Trader Joe's employee who shops at the store weekly. Here are 10 of my favorite things to buy in the summer.

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The writer holds three green packages of olives with an illustration of a hand and Trader Joe's logo on it
I grab lots of tasty snacks at Trader Joe's during the summer.

Leah Kern

I made Ina Garten's 5-ingredient steak recipe. The filet mignon was just as good as some of the meals I've had at steak houses.

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The writer wears a black tank top and smiles while holding a wooden cutting board of rare filet mignon steak slices
I made Ina Garten's recipe for restaurant-quality steaks at home.

Terri Peters

My family's been on over 30 cruises. I hate upcharges, but these 6 things are actually worth paying extra for.

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As much as I love cruising, I enjoy the experiences in port even more.

Amanda Adler

I tried on similar dresses at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic. The most expensive one was the most disappointing.

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Chloe wearing three different dresses. On the left, a long white sleeveless dress from Gap. In the middle, a black sleeveless dress from Old Navy. On the right, a white, flowy, sleeveless dress from Banana Republic.
I tried on similar linen-blend dresses from Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic.

Chloe Caldwell

Former Disney World employees share 8 of their favorite places to eat in the theme parks

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There are hundreds of dining options across Disney World.

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9 items to get rid of from your summer wardrobe, according to stylists and designers

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No matter what you're wearing this summer, basic solid colors are out.

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17 popular trends interior designers wish would disappear

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There are quite a few popular home trends that professionals hate.

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I was born and raised in Honolulu. Here are 7 things I wish tourists knew before they visited Hawaii.

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Hawaii is a beautiful place but you should know a few things before you visit.

Jennifer Adams

I visited the 'best cheap eats' spot in Florida. My $10 breakfast was so good I'd drive 7 hours to get it again.

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Author Terri Peters standing outside Gypsea crepes
As a food writer who travels a lot, Yelpers never steer me wrong for restaurant recommendations. Eating at Gypsea Crepes was no exception.

Terri Peters

My family of 4 ate at STK Steakhouse for the first time. Our $460 meal was pretty great, but the atmosphere wasn't our cup of tea.

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My family of four and I spent $460 at STK Steakhouse.

Terri Peters

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