I booked free personal-styling appointments at Nordstrom and Saks. I can't believe how much I learned — and how much fun they were.

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On the left, Lara takes a photo of herself in the Nordstrom fitting room wearing a burnt-orange cowl-neck bodysuit and white pants. On the right, Lara takes a photo of herself wearing a red shirt and a black blazer with buttons.
I tried free in-store personal-styling appointments at Nordstrom and Saks.

Lara Walsh

I'm an interior decorator. Here are 8 things I would never have in my backyard.

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As an interior decorator, there are several items I wouldn't put in my backyard.

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I tried Applebee's for the first time, and quickly saw how the chain is winning over so many customers

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Applebee's is one of the most popular casual dining chains in the US, and it's having a moment right now.

Jena Brown

I'm an American who visited Portugal for the first time. The affordability and walkability of Lisbon blew me away.

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Lisbon is filled with colorful buildings and historical structures.

Rachel Dube

After traveling to over 40 countries, I have no plans to return to these 4 places around the globe

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A beach with lush greenery, turquoise waters, and mountains in the distance.
After traveling to over 40 countries, there are a few locations I'm not in a rush to return to.

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I'm a dietitian. Here are my 11 favorite snacks to get at Trader Joe's.

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Trader Joe's has some fun snack options that I pick up when I visit the chain.

Christine Craven

I booked an all-inclusive trip to the Amazon rainforest, and I can't believe how much I got for $90 a day

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eibhlis posing in front of an overwater lodge in the amazon rainforest
I stayed in an overwater lodge in the Amazon rainforest.

Eibhlis Gale-Coleman

I rode the Jitney bus from NYC to the Hamptons for $41. The bathroom didn't have a sink, but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of my trip.

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people getting their luggage from underneath the hamptons jitney bus
I took a coach bus from Midtown Manhattan to the Hamptons on Long Island.

Elizabeth Blasi

I cooked meatballs in 4 different appliances, and I won't use my air fryer again

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bag of premade frozen meatballs
I used the same frozen meatballs in all four appliances.

Steven John

I'm a former TV chef who spends about $150 a week at Costco. Here are 11 things I always get.

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A hand holds a large piece of Kirkland Signature Pecorino Romano cheese, which has a circular green label on it
I'm a former TV chef who loves shopping at Costco.

Leslie Antonoff

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