I tried 7 different mayonnaises to find the best one. I'm shocked the cheapest condiment beat my usual favorite.

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seven jars of mayonnaise on a counter
I compared different varieties of mayonnaise from Kraft, Kewpie, Mike's, Giant, Duke's, and Hellmann's to find the best one.

Kristen Kwiatkowski

Summer break looked different for each of my children. That's what made it work.

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Girl standing with a floatie
The author (not pictured) sent her kids away in the summer.

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I ordered ice-cream cakes from Dairy Queen, Baskin-Robbins, and Cold Stone Creamery. The best dominated in all but one category.

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White ice cream cakes from Dairy Queen, Cold Stone Creamery, and Baskin Robbins on marble counter
I compared round, custom ice-cream cakes from Dairy Queen, Cold Stone Creamery, and Baskin-Robbins to find the best option.

Savannah Born

20 photos show how summer vacation in the US has changed over the last 100 years

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12th August 1933: Campers listen to some banjo music on the upper reaches of the River Thames.
We're just not whipping out the banjo like we used to.

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14 easy cookout foods you can make in a slow cooker

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beef brisket
These set-it-and-forget-it dishes make summer cookouts and Fourth of July celebrations a whole lot easier.

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I ranked 4 store-bought hot dog brands. The winner was perfect for a July 4 cookout.

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four packs of hot dog brands with hot dog with ketchup and mustard
I tried four kinds of beef hot dogs from Nathan's, Sabrett, Applegate, and Ball Park.

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I tried 35 of Trader Joe's seasonal summer products, and there are only a few I wouldn't buy again

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A collage of Trader Joe items
I tried 35 summer items from Trader Joe's.

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The hottest temperature ever recorded in every state

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Several people play and walk among tall outdoor fountain jets on a sunny paved plaza.
A dangerous heat wave is sweeping parts of the US, but many states set their all-time hottest temperature records decades ago.

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I've been a chef for over 15 years. Here are my 6 tips for making perfect, juicy burgers.

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Four burger patties with grill marks on a grill
Making a delicious, juicy burger might be easier than you think.

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I'm a travel consultant who's been all over the world. I'd recommend these 3 European spots for a dreamy summer trip.

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A shot of Hvar, Croatia, at sunset in the summer.
Hvar is one of my favorite summer travel destinations.

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