I'm an interior designer who works with wealthy clients. Here are 10 things I never see in their kitchens.

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A photo illustration of Benjamin Franklin doing a thumbs-down next to a modern kitchen.
If you want your kitchen to feel high-end, you may want to take notes.

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I'm a dietitian on the Mediterranean diet who loves Costco. Here are the 10 best things I bought there this year.

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Carts outside a Costco.
Costco is known for having some great deals.

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I made my mom's slow-cooker pot roast recipe. The 5-ingredient recipe is the perfect easy meal for after the holidays.

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This family recipe for slow-cooker pot roast requires only five ingredients.

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I am a mom and a longtime writing teacher. My kids' slang shows me how fast language is changing.

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The author says slang is very much alive nowadays with kids.

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I haven't spoken to my mother in 6 years. I'm making sure to show up for my sons in different ways.

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A woman hugs her two sons.
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I'm always eager to offer advice to my adult kids. I've learned to wait to be asked for it.

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Skip the crowds in Mykonos and Santorini and visit these 6 gems on the Greek mainland instead

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An aerial view of Meteora, Greece.
It's not difficult to see why Meteora was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List back in 1988.

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I eat this protein-packed bean salad 3 times a week. It's cheap, takes 15 minutes to make, and keeps me full for hours.

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My bean salad takes less than 15 minutes to prepare.

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My wife loves to talk nonstop, but I love silence and alone time. We came to an agreement that saved our marriage.

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The author and his wife struggled with communication at first.

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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

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