I booked the nicest room on the Caledonian Sleeper train to Scotland for $587. The overnight ride was luxurious but not perfect.

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Emily Garnham

I took my grocery list to Aldi and Amazon. Prices were similarly cheap, but the latter left me especially impressed.

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Author Savannah Born smiling with groceries on counter in kitchen
I never thought I'd order groceries online, but my Amazon Grocery cart came out nearly as cheap as Aldi — and it's so much more convenient.

Savannah Born

I tried recipes from chefs Alton Brown, Ree Drummond, and Alex Guarnaschelli to find the best green-bean casserole

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I always make green-bean casserole for Thanksgiving.

Terri Peters

I attempted to make Aldi's $40 Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people. It was surprisingly easy and delicious.

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I was quite successful in making Aldi's $40 Thanksgiving dinner for my family, and it felt like a decent value with minimal effort required.

Terri Peters

My family of 5 spent $120 at BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse. Most of our teens loved the chain, but we may not go back.

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Author Terri Peters smiling outside of a BJ's brewhouse and restaurant
My family enjoyed most of the food we had at BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse, but my husband and I aren't sure if we'd come back as a group.

Terri Peters

I tried 6 brands of frozen corn dogs from the grocery store, and was shocked by my favorite option

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Boxes of corn dogs on a counter.
I tried six brands of corn dogs from the grocery store and ranked them from worst to best.

Meredith Schneider

I paid $320 for a round trip on one of the most scenic trains in the world. It was worth the ride — once.

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Author Ashley Probst smiling on TranzAlpine train in New Zealand
I'm glad I took the TranzAlpine in New Zealand, but I wish I'd booked parts of my trip differently.

Ashley Probst

My family paid $180 to have Costco handle Thanksgiving dinner. The prep was easy, and every dish tasted homemade.

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Sliced turkey, a plate of rolls, a bowl of gravy, and other Thanksgiving foods on a table set for a Thanksgiving dinner
The Thanksgiving meal we ordered from Costco was filling and delicious.

Terri Peters

I spent over $1,700 a night staying at the Four Seasons Hualalai, one of Hawaii's most expensive resorts

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My mom and I stayed at the Four Seasons Hualalai in Hawaii.

David Morris

I visited the Cake Boss' restaurant in Las Vegas. My $80 meal tasted like it was cooked by an Italian grandma.

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My $80 meal at Buddy V's Ristorante in Las Vegas was filled with perfect comfort food from start to finish.

Terri Peters

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